Chorleywood

Chorleywood station is in Hertfordshire, beyond the M25 motorway, which means arriving here by Underground already feels like a genuine journey into the countryside. The village of Chorleywood has a large common - a genuine open common with ancient trees, cricket pitch and good walking - and a cluster of Arts and Crafts houses built in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, reflecting the area's appeal to prosperous Londoners who wanted countryside proximity alongside the Metropolitan Railway's access to Baker Street. The station has a large car park and is used extensively as a park-and-ride by commuters from across south-west Hertfordshire.

Station Overview

Chorleywood station opened in 1889. It sits in Zone 7 and is served by the Metropolitan line only. The station does not have step-free access but has a large car park. It is between Rickmansworth to the south-east and Chalfont and Latimer to the north-west.

Lines and Connectivity

The Metropolitan line (magenta) connects south-east towards Rickmansworth, Harrow-on-the-Hill and Baker Street (approximately forty minutes). North-west services continue to Chalfont and Latimer (interchange for Chesham branch) and Amersham.

Facilities

Chorleywood station has a car park, shops and ticket machines. The village High Street, a short walk from the station, has local cafes, pubs and shops.

Accessibility

Chorleywood does not have step-free access. Chalfont and Latimer (the next stop north-west) has step-free access on the Metropolitan line.

Travel Tips

• Chorleywood Common is a short walk from the station - a genuine ancient common with oak trees, open grassland and good walking. Free.
• The Arts and Crafts houses in the village conservation area are worth exploring for those interested in late Victorian and Edwardian architecture.
• The Chess Valley Walk passes through the area connecting Chorleywood to Chesham through outstanding Chiltern countryside.
• The car park fills quickly on weekday mornings - arrive before 07:30 if parking for the day.
• No step-free access at this station.

Nearby Attractions

Chorleywood Common - five minutes walk. Ancient common with oak trees, cricket pitch and walking. Free.

Chess Valley Walk - accessible from the village. A long-distance walking route through the Chiltern Hills following the River Chess. Outstanding scenery.

Rickmansworth Aquadrome - one stop south-east at Rickmansworth. Outdoor water sports and nature trails in the Colne Valley.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Metropolitan line services at Chorleywood run from approximately 05:00 to midnight. The common is most beautiful in May, June and October; the station car park is always busy on weekday mornings.