| Frequency: | Monthly |
| Day/Time: | 1st Tuesday 11.15 am to 12.15 pm (except August) |
| Location: | Various |
| Leader: | Veronica Stagnell |
| Deputy: | Christine Dilkes |
| Email: | gentlewalks@avu3a.org.uk |
Our walks of approximately one hour are mainly on level ground, generally using designated pathways.
We observe the seasonal variations in both town and countryside, in and around Aylesbury. The Wendover Woods walk is a particular favourite and also the wonderful views from Coombe Hill. It must be mentioned that we drive up to the summit, as this group caters for the less intrepid walker!
We enjoy a winter walk in Waddesdon Park and a spring excursion to the beautiful gardens of the Manor. On other occasions, we visit nearby villages of interest.
We often share transport, to facilitate parking and to minimise parking charges. After the walk, those who are free to do so round off the morning with lunch at a nearby restaurant or pub.
We have followed a regular programme for several years, but suitable alternative suggestions are always welcome.
As our name implies, our walks are not strenuous and, if you would like to join us, please contact the Group Leader.
| Date | Location | ||
| 2012 | |||
| Tuesday | 3rd | January | Eythrope Road, Stone |
| Tuesday | 7th | February | Bedgrove Park |
| Tuesday | 6th | March | Wendover Heron Path and Lake |
| Tuesday | 3rd | April | Marsworth Reservoir and Canal Path |
| Sunday | 15th | April | Waddesdon Manor |
| Tuesday | 1st | May | Wendover Woods |
| Tuesday | 5th | June | College Lake |
| Tuesday | 3rd | July | Ashridge Estate |
| No walk during August | |||
| Tuesday | 4th | September | Wendover Woods |
A Windy September day on Coombe Hill
Members of the Gentle Walks Group met in early September, after the August break. On an extremely windy morning, after a wet night, we gathered at Coombe Hill National Trust Car Park and eleven optimists set out. Battling our way against the strong wind we made our way to the Boer War Memorial 252 metres above sea level erected by public subscription in 1904 to commemorate the Buckinghamshire men who died in the war of 1899-1902.
Schorne Well North Marston
In early October a record number of 26 members gathered in North Marston with local historian, John Spargo who gave an introductory talk on village history from the thirteen century. The holy John Schorne, Rector of the church was credited with creating the holy well famed for it’s curative powers, particularly gout! As a result the village became the third most visited site after Canterbury and Walsingham bringing great fame and prosperity. With the Pope’s permission the relics of John Schorne were removed in the late 15th century to St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Afterwards we visited the large church, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which has a most interesting history apart from John Schorne, with a connection to Queen Victoria.
