Programme of events

09.02 A bus to Luton Interchange. 09.40 321 bus to Hatching Green/Harpenden Common. Walk via Rothamsted, Flamstead and Markyate back to Dunstable.

Join Don as he looks back on the bygone Bogtrotters

Circular walk from Whiteleaf Hill taking in Loosley Row, Hempton Wainhill, Bledlow, Princes Risborough.

A day trip to the fantastic Kew Gardens which will involve plenty of walking.  Entry cost is around £16.00 for the day.  Bring picnic packed lunch/or cafe available.  Please contact Sheila Blake who is organising this as a group trip.  Travel will be by train.   Meet 8.45am at Leagrave Station for 9.09am train (going to Brighton).  Change to overground train at West Hampstead.

An easy paced ramble around Shuttleworth  College, going to Ichwell, Northill and Old Warden.

Deadline is 30th June for ordering your meal for the Farmer's Boy Walk & Meal (7th July).  £5 deposit to Gill or cheque to Colin.  Thanks.

Stopsley, Great Offley, Lilley, Warden Hills back to Barton Road (Bramingham area Luton) Some ups and downs and stiles. Busway to Interchange then 12 bus to Stopsley. Several options on return route.

Treat yourself to tea/coffee while discussing where to walk. May involve a bus or two...

An attractive short and fairly level walk based on the old River Ivel Navigation Channel. The view at Cockshoot  hill is "one of the best over the Ivel Valley". We walk between Shefford and Stanford an area which provides food for many fish, insects, birds and mammals (I can't guarantee otters, stoats, weasels, or kingfishers ). There is the possibility of a pub stop along the way.

Dance the night away to Soul sounds and a live band - The Real Thing.  Venue is Dunstable Conference Centre, High Street North, 8-1.30am.  Tickets £20 in advance from Big Stuff (menswear shop), Queensway or online via CALI-R website.  More info - https://cali-r.com/

Circular walk from Selsey Drive taking in Great Offley, Preston, Breachwood Green, Cockernhoe.

09.17 61 bus to Edlesborough. Walk to Leighton Buzzard. Catch F70/77 bus (about half-hourly) back to Dunstable.

Join Don as he looks back on the bygone Bogtrotters

Walk from Dunstable to Kensworth then lunch meal at Farmers Boy pub-restaurant. Please refer to the menu link http://www.farmersboykensworth.co.uk/-/media/0056a2588e934dd5be9d2d990b00ff2a.pdf and send your meal order to Gill via email (or see her out on a walk).  Meal orders and £5 deposits to Gill or cheque to Colin by 30th June deadline please.  Return by car shuffles.  Other options are a bus leaves at 15.50pm from outside The Packhorse (Flamstead, 1 mile from Farmer's Boy) or walk back.  If you prefer to do the meal only - parking is at The Farmer's Boy.  Arrive at pub approx 1.30pm.

Circular walk from Whiteleaf Hill going towards but not necessarily reaching Great Missenden.

 

• Let's start with an early breakfast at the cafe in Ashridge.  Then we will do a short 6 mile walk around the woods. Cafe opens at 8am.

 

Circular walk from Campbell Park, CMK. Starts with a wander through the park, then takes in the canal,  Linford Lakes and Bradwell.

09.17 61 bus to Ivinghoe Beacon. Walk back to Dunstable via  Ashridge, Whipsnade, Dunstable Downs.

Join Don as he looks back on the bygone Bogtrotters

A summer trip to the river Wye and Snowdonia. We will be based in the Blue Bell Inn Llangurig http://www.bluebell-inn.co.uk . There are two trails to walk: The North Wye Valley Way and Glyndwr’s Way. We will also spend a day at Aberystwyth walking the coastline and maybe taking a trip on the Vale of Rheidol Railway. For those who want to include the visit to the Snowdonia National Park, we then move on to YHA Llanberis hostel. Alternatively, you will be making your own B&B/YHA arrangements. If you want to go to the top of Snowdon you can decide whether you want to take a climbing route or go up by the railway. The dates for the trip are: Llangurig Sat 21 Jul departing Sat 28 Jul and Llanberis 28 Jul departing Weds 1 Aug 2018. The Bluebell Inn web site and the Boggie’s Facebook page will give more information and photographs. For example alternative bunkhouse or camping accommodation is available at Woodhouse Farm Pant-y-dwr http://www.bunkhousemidwales.co.uk.  Visit the YHA website to book at Llanberis YHA for the Snowdon part of the trip.

Big Steve is leading this walk a packed lunch is required although, we will be visiting the Royal Oak at the end of the walk.

Circular walk from the monument in Ashridge.

An easy paced ramble around Shuttleworth  College, going to Ichwell, Northill and Old Warden.

09.05 34 bus to Flamstead. Walk back to Dunstable.

Join Don as he looks back on the bygone Bogtrotters

Circular walk from Little Brickhill.

Circular walk from Woburn public car park.

Starting at Botolph Claydon, this easy-paced walk follows parts of the Bernwood Jubilee Way to Quainton for refreshments and back to Botolph Claydon.

09.10 A busway bus to Kimpton Road, Luton for a circular walk on the far side of the airport. Busway bus back to Dunstable.

Join Don as he looks back on the bygone Bogtrotters

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Cliff is kindly hosting the BBQ this year. Alan and his team will be cooking and Gill will be organising mediterranean salads/sides and desserts (please contact Gill to help out with these). Bring your own drinks, cutlery etc. and seating. £6 per head payable to Alan by 12 August. It will assist planning if you could text Alan and Cliff that you will be coming along. Also if you are a vegetarian.

Cheques: Alan Plumley 25 Manor Park Houghton Regis LU5 5BU

We have visited the Flamstead Scarecrow Festival in the past, it was enjoyable so we intend to repeat it. It is a nice day out which you can drive to or walk from Dunstable and back. The walk is also suitable for the less active in the group. There are two pubs and tea tent available. There is a car park on the edge of the village. There's even a bus for non walkers!  https://www.facebook.com/flamsteadscarecrowfestival/

I have booked the Cwm Ivy National Trust lodge from 23rd August to 29th August. It is 10 bedded accommodation but there is room  for  campers. ttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/whiteford-and-north-gower/features/cwm-ivy-lodge-bunkhouse   We may be able to squeeze in one or two more. If interested contact Eila.

Join Don as he looks back on the bygone Bogtrotters

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Please bring a home-made or bought item - cake, quiche, salad, fruit etc.  The idea is that each person brings 1 item to share as a 'pot-luck' style.  This keeps the cost low and is a fun way of doing a picnic. Please bring something to sit on (blanket or chair) and a few utensils/a plate/drink.  There will be a walk first - circular around Ashridge, about 5 miles.  Picnic will start near the visitors centre around 1.00pm, finish about 3pm.

An easy-paced ramble starting from Steeple Claydon and going via Verney Junction, East Claydon Middle Claydon, Claydon House and back to Steeple Claydon.

09.30 F77 bus to Leighton Buzzard Station. Walk back to Dunstable.

Join Don as he looks back on the bygone Bogtrotters

Circular walk from public car park behind the library in Wendover.

Circular walk (another one) from Woburn public car park.

09.42 E bus to Toddington. Walk back to Dunstable.

Join Don as he looks back on the bygone Bogtrotters

An easy-paced walk from Great Horwood to Adstock and Addington, then back to Great Horwood along the North Bucks Way

Circular walk from the public car park behind the Bull in Wheathampstead going out towards Whitwell.

The Annual General Meeting of the group. Please come along to meet up with your fellow members at this excellent CAMRA recommended pub for a drink and a chat and show your support. It's your chance to make your views known and elect (or volunteer to become) new committee members.

Please notify Olwen of proposals, agenda items and committee nominations, before 16th October.  Olwen secretary: OlwenDavies11@hotmail.co.uk and/or Eila chair: Eila_goss@hotmail.com. Venue: function room at rear of The Victoria, 69 West St, Dunstable LU6 1ST (near the police station).

A relaxed, and easy stroll over to the Downs-Whipsnade area returning to Cliff's house about 1.30pm for a festive social afternoon. Warm mulled wine/beer/beverages with mince pies & nibbles. Cliff is kindly promising walkers a homely Christmas with a log fire, decorations and Christmas tree.  Please notify Cliff if you are attending as it will help with the planning, ask if some food or drink would be welcomed. Some parking is available outside the house. Bring house shoes to change into.

A easy paced circular walk from Dunstable to Houghton Regis chalk pit, Sewell, Eaton Bray, We will be making a pub stop at The White Horse about noon. It serves real ales and offers a nice bar snacks menu.
After a leisurely return via Tottenhoe, we will then join other Boggies in the Gary Cooper for a jolly afternoon. Please advise me if you want to meet us enroute.

This walking-hostelling trip will be from Dec 27th-Dec 31st.   We will stay 4 nights in the newly refurbished Bath YHA. Alternatively, you can make your own arrangements for accommodation. We'll be walking in and around the city and visit pub/restaurants in Bath and Bristol https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/bath. Please contact Alan soon if you want to book a place, ensuite rooms are limited. We will have a planning meeting nearer the time to organise car-sharing and food/catering.