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Welcome
Call it walking, trekking, backpacking, hiking or rambling this is what the Bogtrotters do. We also organise longer hostelling weekends and tours in Britain and Abroad.
Our members are drawn from the area of Dunstable, Luton, Leighton Buzzard and the surrounding counties of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The group was formed in September 1965 as the Dunstable YHA Local Group.Our programme consists of local Day Walks, Half Day Walks, Midweek meanders, Hostelling Weekends and Easter, New Year and Summer tours as well as a varied social programme.For more information about us please visit our Welcome Page or
contact us at:
David Dumpleton: 01582 607318
Colin Meacham: 07835936793
Don Snoad: 01582 601852.
Eila Goss 01582 731026
Julian Clark-Lowes: 07979 435856.
Sue Jenkins: 01582 865966
Roger Pepworth: 01582 538414..
enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk
For information re social events social@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk
Next 11 Events to view the complete programme click here
Saturday 7th December 2013
Silsoe/Pulloxhill Meander.
Short Walk.
Sue Jenkins 07443016095
Today we start our walk in Silsoe we make our may over to Pulloxhill. We will be looking out for ancient meadows, medieval earthworks and a fishpond. Extra points for those who spot these features. A pub at the end of the walk in Silsoe.
Meet at French's Ave.
Meet at 09.30
Meet at 09.30
Return 13.00
Distance 6 miles.
Distance 6 miles.
Sunday 8th December 2013
Early morning breakfast walk to Ashridge
Long walk
Mike 07584 577129
A early mornings winter walk to Ashridge for a well earned breakfast.
If you wish to join us just for breakfast that is OK.
Because this is a linear walk we need to arrange for transport back to Dunstable & any volunteers would be appreciated.
Because breakfast is at the end of the walk I suggest you bring a hot drink with you.
This would be classed as a medium to hard walk with some hills .
If you wish to join us just for breakfast that is OK.
Because this is a linear walk we need to arrange for transport back to Dunstable & any volunteers would be appreciated.
Because breakfast is at the end of the walk I suggest you bring a hot drink with you.
This would be classed as a medium to hard walk with some hills .
meet at 7.30am at the Yum Yum carpark
Return after noon.
Distance 10miles approx
Distance 10miles approx
Wednesday 11th December 2013
Breakfast at Staveley & a Christmas treat at Studham
Midweek Walk
Mike 07594577129
A breakfast start at Staveley rd before walking to Studham for a Christmas treat & then a bus back to Dunstable.
This event will be restricted to a maximum of 12 if breakfast is required & booking is essential.
However you can still come for the walk only.
This would be classed as a medium to hard walk with some hills , footpaths etc
This event will be restricted to a maximum of 12 if breakfast is required & booking is essential.
However you can still come for the walk only.
This would be classed as a medium to hard walk with some hills , footpaths etc
Meet at 34 Staveley rd 9.30am or 10.15 if walking .
Return late afternoon.
Distance Approx 7 miles.
Distance Approx 7 miles.
Thursday 12th December 2013
Edlesborough to Leighton Buzzard
Day Walk
David 01582607318
Bus to Edlesborough. Walk to L/Buzzard via Ivinghoe Aston, Grove Fm, canal. Return to Dunstable by 70 bus (approx. half-hour between buses.)
0953 at West Street bus stop for the 1003 61 bus.
About 9 miles.
Return about 1600
Return about 1600
Thursday 12th December 2013
Slide Show
Don Snoad 01582 601852
Another retrospective slide show of Don's old slides. All welcome.
Meet: 2 Chiltern Road, Dunstable 8.00pm
Finish: 9.30pm
Saturday 14th December 2013
A wander around Warden Hills
Day Walk.
Jane Rouse Tel 07513956213
Another walk around Warden Hills and Barton taking us through some favourite spots including Barton Springs, Galley Hill and Lilley. There may be refreshments on the way but bring some thing to eat and drink with you.
Priory School at 9:30
10 miles approx. return 4:00
Saturday 14th December 2013
Mystery Canal Walk 2.
Short and slow Walk
Peter Jackson 07732418260
Come for another of Peter's mystery canal walks. For details of walk please check stop-press or call Peter nearer the time.
Pleasant easy walk.
Pleasant easy walk.
Meet at French's Ave.
Meet at 09.30
Meet at 09.30
Return 13.00 approx
Distance 4 miles.
Distance 4 miles.
Sunday 15th December 2013
Circular walk from French's Ave.
Short Walk.
Les Price 07866858992
Start at French's Ave, from Sewell on to Tottenhoe, then on to Eaton Bray, Wellhead and back on the Icknield Way to finish.
Meet at French's Ave
Meet at 10 am
Meet at 10 am
Return at 2 pm approx
Distance 7 miles.
Distance 7 miles.
Thursday 19th December 2013
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Bring your ideas. Decide where to walk over tea/coffee. Be prepared for a bus or two...
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable.
Expect 12+ miles and a finish about 4.30 pm.
Saturday 21st December 2013
Mincepie Ramble
Short Walk.
Don Snoad. 01582 601852
Afternoon walk with mincepies and ginger wine at the end of the walk. A Christmas 'must do'
Meet at French's Avenue
Meet at 2pm.
Meet at 2pm.
Saturday 21st December 2013
Christmas Party
Catered Knees up
Sandra. 07801846351
sandra_crannage@hotmail.co.uk
sandra_crannage@hotmail.co.uk
A slight variation on previous years. Sylvia and Sandra have agreed to do their excellent catering for our Xmas Party. The charge is £5 per head and we require this amount in advance. This means that if you are going to attend you will have to inform Sandra at least 2 weeks before with the £5. Please bring drinks, plates, dishes, and glasses with you. There will be a raffle on the night, any prizes will be appreciated.
Meet at St Fremund Hall, Westfield Rd, Dunstable
Meet at 7.00 p.m.
Meet at 7.00 p.m.
We HAVE to be out of the hall by 10.30 p.m.
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