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St. Chalfont of parish the in hamlet a just was Jordans, with the sort of woodland experience for which the Chilterns Chilterns the which for experience woodland of sort the with rolls of 1223 it was known as La Sere and, along with nearby nearby with along and, Sere La as known was it 1223 of rolls ch spires. spires. ch chur as sails Whichever length of walk you choose you will be rewarded rewarded be will you choose you walk of length Whichever of French origin and meaning a dry place. In the manorial manorial the In place. dry a meaning and origin French of mediaeval skyline would have been marked by as many mills’ mills’ many as by marked been have would skyline mediaeval Seer Green Seer is a composite name, the element ‘Seer’ being being ‘Seer’ element the name, composite a is technology rapidly spread in dry areas so that the late late the that so areas dry in spread rapidly technology About the walk the About indmill indmill W Misbourne. the and Chess the along e.g. mills, Features of Interest: Interest: of Features -powered -powered water many its upon relied firstly having area the Visitor Information This is one of a series of walks through the Chilterns Chilterns Country Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It mainly follows rights of way - most of which are waymarked as follows: The walks described here are ideal for access by public transport, either train or bus. Footpaths (walkers only) All of the walk options offer a delightful mixture of woodland walks interspersed with panoramic views, giving a real Bridleways (horseriders, cyclists and walkers) Seer Green & Beaconsfield Walk flavour of the Chilterns; one of England’s most wooded Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Byways (open to all traffic) Many of the woodlands are classified as ‘Ancient semi- Restricted Byways (horseriders, cyclists, walkers natural’ , reflecting their great age and their high wildlife and non-mechanically propelled vehicles) interest. In woodland, paths are also marked by the Chiltern Society The walks are mainly on un-surfaced tracks which can get with painted arrows on soime trees. muddy in wet weather. Stout footwear is recommended. Please be considerate in the countryside: Refreshments are available on the walk at: • Keep to public rights of way, and leave farm gates The Harte and Magpies, tel: 01494 726754. as you find them.