Chepstow Hostel Trip
18th - 21st August
18th - 21st August
3 nights away
Sue Jenkins 07443016095
We are organising a trip to Chepstow, the Greenmans backpackers hostel. We have stayed at this hostel before and had a very successful visit. We are planning 3 days of walking and Bob and Gwen, former members, who live nearby have offered to organise walks. They have kindly also invited us to a BBQ in their garden.
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
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
Dunstable, Pepperstock Circular
Wetherspoon Wander
David 07477004170
Meet at 09.00 at the Gary Cooper for coffee, etc. Circular walk from there out to Harpers, Pepperstock for refreshments and then back to the GC. About 12 miles.
Flamstead to Wheathampstead
Wetherspoon Wander
David 07477004170
Meet at 09.00 at West Street bus stop, by Lombardo's. 34 bus to Flamstead.
Walk to Wheathampstead via Redbourn, Heartwood Forest, Nomansland. 11/12 miles.
610 or 366 bus from St Helen's church to Luton.
Walk to Wheathampstead via Redbourn, Heartwood Forest, Nomansland. 11/12 miles.
610 or 366 bus from St Helen's church to Luton.
Toddington Circular
10 mile walk
Shezz 07468253041
Shez has kindly volunteered a walk.
It's just over ten miles .
Starting from Toddington Green heading over to Sundon and Sharpeneo clappers, with a few hills and views.
And for anyone wanting a pint at the end at the Oddfellow Arms at the finish. Bring a packed lunch as walk will be between 4 to 5 hours long .
Please let Shezz know if you intend to join her.
9.30 start , meet on the green by the water pump
10 miles approx
Great Brickhill Circular
Intermediate
Olwen
07415334251
07415334251
From the centre of Great Brickhill we will walk up to the church and the make our way to the canal a near StokeHammond. We will then leave the canal to walk up Partridge Hill and explore Rushmere, Stockgrove Parks and Rammamere Heath as we wind out way back to Great Hill.
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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
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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
10am oppositeRed Lion Great Brickhill or 9.20 Frenchs Avenue
7.5 miles
Total ascent 660ft
Total ascent 660ft
Ashridge Boundary Trail. Part 3
Intermediate
Olwen 07415334251
We pick up the Boundary Trail at Ringshall and follow the trail to Coldharbour Farm. Then we will walk through Ashridge Park and the golf course back to the start. Expect some uphill walking. 600ft ascent.
If you want to car share meet 9.25am at Aston Square Car Park (free Bank Holidays). Otherwise meet at Ringshall Car Park at 10.00am
If you want to car share meet 9.25am at Aston Square Car Park (free Bank Holidays). Otherwise meet at Ringshall Car Park at 10.00am
9.25 Ashton Square Car Park
10.00am Ivinghoe Beacon Car Park
10.00am Ivinghoe Beacon Car Park
9 miles
Heartwood forest circular walk
Medium walk
Peter 07547893704
From south Harpenden common along the Hertfordshire Way and by Harrowden Spring and back to Sandridge and Harpenden
10.00 south harpenden common three horseshoes(former) carpark
Tbapprox 8 miles
Ashridge Boundary Trail
Part 4
Part 4
Intermediate
Olwen 07415334251
We complete today the final part of the Boundary Trail. We will walk from Monument Drive to pick up the trail at Coldharbour Farm. Walking to Northchurch Farm we follow the trail to the visitors centre. Expect some uphill walking. 450ft ascent.
If you want to car share meet outside Priory Academy, Britain Street at 9.25am. Otherwise meet Barack Square, half way up Monument Drive, Ashridge.
If you want to car share meet outside Priory Academy, Britain Street at 9.25am. Otherwise meet Barack Square, half way up Monument Drive, Ashridge.
9.25 amBriton St or 10am Monument Drive. Ashridge
6.5 miles
AGM
Annual General Meeting Open to all members.
Committee@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk
Your chance to hear whats been happening, vote, and hopefully volunteer to assist in the running of your club. We need more committee members, particularly a secretary. Without a committee and walk leaders the Club will not exist!
If you have any matters you wish to bring to the meeting, they should be notified before 3rd October.
(Ps they have a very reasonably priced bar)
7,15 for 7.30 at United Services Club 160 High St S, Dunstable LU6 3HS
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Ashridge Early Morning Walk
Intermediate
Wendy Hopkins 01582 602235 or 07712 336318
Start time 7am at Wilko's car park Sunrise 7.03am.
We walk to the Cafe at the Bridgewater Monument, enjoy breakfast there and are given lifts back to Dunstable. Please bring some food and drink for this walk (it will be about 4.5 hours before we reach the Cafe). Wendy already has a couple of offers of cars to bring us back but if anyone else would like to join us for a convivial late breakfast/early lunch and return to Dunstable with a few weary Bogtrotters, their help would be greatly appreciated.
Arrive at the Cafe about 11.30am. Return to Dunstable around 1.30pm. Distance aprox 9.5 miles
moreWe walk to the Cafe at the Bridgewater Monument, enjoy breakfast there and are given lifts back to Dunstable. Please bring some food and drink for this walk (it will be about 4.5 hours before we reach the Cafe). Wendy already has a couple of offers of cars to bring us back but if anyone else would like to join us for a convivial late breakfast/early lunch and return to Dunstable with a few weary Bogtrotters, their help would be greatly appreciated.
Arrive at the Cafe about 11.30am. Return to Dunstable around 1.30pm. Distance aprox 9.5 miles
Start 7.00am from Wilko’s Car Park
About 9.5 miles
