We aim to provide regular walking and social activities in a friendly, supportive group.
Call it walking, hiking or rambling this is what the Bogtrotters do. Our members are drawn from Dunstable and its surrounding area. Our programme consists of local full and half day walks, midweek meanders, a varied social programme and trips. We organise walking weekends away and tours in Britain and abroad. We provide activities for all levels of walking ability. New members are always welcome. If you are thinking of joining our walking group – please read our Welcome Page and Guidance for those attending Bogtrotters events.
Contacts:
Eila Goss 07964291892
Julian Clark-Lowes: 07979 435856
Sue Jenkins: 07443 016095
enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk
For information re social events social@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk
We also have a https://www.facebook.com/groups/8745541170Facebook Page
07415334251
https://explore.osmaps.com/route/12751833/3-july-dagnal-walk
Meet at Ringshall Car Park, Beacon Road at 10 am
or if you want to car share meet by Priory Academy, Britain Street at 9.25am
Total ascent 506ft
Linear walk to Luton via St Ippolyts, St Paul's Warden, Whitwell, Peters Gn.
About 13 miles.
Bus to Dunstable or wherever.
As this is a ‘walk & talk’ with quick visits to some old sites our numbers will be limited to approx. 8 people.
The suggestion is Saturday 9 July & Saturday 13 Augustso please advise if you wish to attend and if both dates are convenient please indicate as this will make for more flexible planning.
Plan is to catch the Bedford to Gatwick Thameslink train leaving
Leagrave @ 09.25
Luton @ 09.29
Luton Parkway @ 09.32
St Albans @ 09.43
At Blackfriars we exit on the North Bank side (near the rear of incoming train) and take tube (Circle or District line) to Tower Hill station from where it is a short hop to St Katherine’s Dock. Please bring a packed lunch as we shall 'dine' en-route and at the finale there is the time honoured opportunity of taking in a Weatherspoon's hostelry for drinks and if needed an early evening lunch.
If you have any questions please advise via The Bogtrotters.
09.10 34 bus (now a Red Eagle service) to Redbourn.
Walk back to Dunstable via Flamstead, Trowley Bottom, Markyate, Aley Green, Caddington.
About 12 miles.
Food will be ready around 2 p.m.ish . Please bring drinks and your own seating (optional), house slippers would be helpful.
There will be hamburgers, sausages, salads and desserts.
Cost is £8.00 per head which Must be paid by 1st July. Please text Alan on 07957438153 or email alan.plumley@ntlworld.com to book by the deadline and please state if you're a vegetarian.
We look forward to seeing you there for a chance to catch up and some BBQ food, and lots of good company
Walking across Studham common towards Bury Farm , Clements End, Bucklands field, through Hoo Wood, and back via Gaddesden Row where there are some very interesting allotments, and Gravelpit and Great Bradwins Woods, and past home farm. A not too difficult countryside walk with only a couple of small roads to cross.
A circular stroll of approx 4.0 miles starting at St Katherine’s Docks and taking in some of the remaining sights that made up the old London docks and East End. We shall take in quays, churches, pubs and ‘hidden’ items of interest as well as touching on a gruesome murder and the ‘ruckus’ that was the Cable Street riots. Don a pair of comfortable shoes and step back in time as we trail some through the richness of London’s Industrial past.
As this is a ‘walk & talk’ with quick visits to some old sites our numbers will be limited to approx. 8 people.
The suggestion is Saturday 9 July & Saturday 13 Augustso please advise if you wish to attend and if both dates are convenient please indicate as this will make for more flexible planning.
Plan is to catch the Bedford to Gatwick Thameslink train leaving
Leagrave @ 09.25
Luton @ 09.29
Luton Parkway @ 09.32
St Albans @ 09.43
At Blackfriars we exit on the North Bank side (near the rear of incoming train) and take tube (Circle or District line) to Tower Hill station from where it is a short hop to St Katherine’s Dock. Please bring a packed lunch as we shall 'dine' en-route and at the finale there is the time honoured opportunity of taking in a Weatherspoon's hostelry for drinks and if needed an early evening lunch.
18th - 21st August
There is various accommodation. Please look at Greenmans website.Greenman website
All members have had an email regarding this trip. If you would like to go and have not contacted me please phone 07443016095
07415334251
https://explore.osmaps.com/route/12751570/2nd-july
Meet on green opposite the Red Lion ready for a 10am start. Or if you want to car share meet at car park on corner of Frenchs Avenue/Delco Way at 9.20am
Total ascent 660ft
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