Hemel Hempstead man to lead 200th walk for Rambling group

Paul Rhodes has been with the Chiltern Young Walkers for almost 20 years.
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A man from Hemel Hempstead will lead his 200th walk along a bluebell trail for a Ramblers group on Sunday (April 24)

Paul guides the Chiltern Young Walkers, a Ramblers group aimed at people in their 20s and 30s.

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The special walk on Sunday will follow the ‘Legendary Bluebells of Ashridge’ trail which will see the group pass through a donated gate commemorating their relaunch.

Paul Rhodes will lead his 200th walk with Chiltern Young Walkers.Paul Rhodes will lead his 200th walk with Chiltern Young Walkers.
Paul Rhodes will lead his 200th walk with Chiltern Young Walkers.

After years leading walks, Paul has some advice for any aspiring walk guides: “Choose something you already know, it takes some of the pressure off finding the right path.

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He added: “The first walk I led for the group is one I did with a friend taken from a book of local walks, I adjusted it a little to avoid a busy road and make it a little longer.”

The walks, which are held across Buckinghamshire, West Hertfordshire and West Middlesex, take place every weekend.