Past Events

Ilaria is planning a 7/8 days Boggies trip to Italy next Spring.  Suggested dates 7th to 15th April 2020. This would be based in Tarquinia, in the province of Viterbo, Lazio on the coast just north of Rome.   You should have had an email in October about this.
View Images. There is lots to do in and around the region .Flying probably from Luton to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and hiring cars from for the trip to Tarquinia, and we will have them available during our stay.We would be planning to hire a couple of AirBnB's in Tarquinia. Not many houses in the town have en-suite bedrooms.  Couples can probably be accommodated in private rooms. Single occupancy negotiable. Cost for flights and accommodation and car hire for the 8 days should not exceed £350.  Food and Drink not included.

To get cheap flights and arrange accommodation we will need to book by 10th November 2020. 

Circular walk Starting from Lilley. We pass through Pegsdon and Hexton before returning to Lilley along the John Bunyan trail

Starting at Marsworth village hall going by Startop reservoir and across the Wendover arm into Wilstone Village for a possible pub stop and back. Fairly easy flat walk.

This is a slow ramble starting at Studham Common and walking via Beechwood School and Jockey End.  Then it's southto the Hoo, and returning via Widmore Farm and Clements End.

We meet at French's Avenue car park and walk to Sewell Village.  Then on to Totternhoe Lower End and the Motte an Bailey Castle.  Return is along the Sewell Greenway.  This is a slow ramble, suitable for those who don't want to hurry.  Bring your own refreshments !

Starting at Tom’s Hill Car park, we will walk by Northchurch Common and down the hill towards Cow Roast. Then along Grand Union Canal to Tring Station and up to Aldbury before returning up hill back to our starting point.

1. We will start the walk from King George V Dockland Light Railway Station and make our way on to the Woolwich Ferry. We will then follow the Thames path to Greenwich Pier. Although today’s walk ends here, if there is interest, through a series of 6 more walks spread through out the year , there will be an opportunity to follow the Thames Path all the way from Woolwich to Hampton Court.
   To get to the starting point catch the train that arrives at Blackfriars at 9:43.  The train leaves Leagrave station at 8.55am, Luton Station at 8.59am and Luton Parkway Station at 9.02am.  We will then catch the DLR and disembark at King George V station.  With regards to the route back there will be a variety of choices and people are likely to want to leave Greenwich at different times and routes.  Distance 7 miles approx

A circular walk from Hudnell,  going through Nettleden and Ashridge .

1. Starting & finishing in Markyate a Circular walk on a variety of paths taking in Aley Green,Caddington,Woodside & Pepperstock with a detour to Harpers for refreshments before heading back to Markyate to pick the bus back to Dunstable . Classed Easy to Medium walk with a couple of hills, note paths can be muddy. Return time depends on time spent in Harpers.

1. Starting at Wendover, we will be  going up Coombe hill, passing  Chequers and returning to Wendover via Ellesborough.

Off Peak Travelcard £18.55p with Senior Railcard. £28.10p without railcard. Return travel permitted at anytime during the evening.
Super Off Peak Travelcard £15.20p with Senior Railcard. £23.00p without railcard. Return travel not permitted between 16.30 and 19.10.

Flamstead via woods, Studham Commons with refreshments at Chris & Jan's house then continue to Whipsnade. Easy walk with slight ascents/descents.
34 bus Dunstable to Flamstead at 9.05 a.m.
40 bus Whipsnade to Dunstable at 2.10 p.m.

Starting at Warden Hills we will make our way to Telegraph Hill. We’ll  head to Lilley via its Hoo. From Lilley we will make our way back via John Bunyan Trail.

We are organising a trip to the Shuttleworth air proms Saturday 17th August. The tickets are £32.40 and entitle the purchaser access to the air museum, Shuttleworth Hall, Swiss Garden and the air display accompanied by The National Symphony Orchestra. For further details contact Carolyn 07495950551 email coopercarolyn685@gmail.com or Sheila 07970328670 email sheila.sb80@gmail.com.

A circular walk involving Ampthill and Maulden.
We will start this walk in Maulden.  There are some spectacular views on this walk.  No stiles but this is not a flat walk.
If you want to meet at the start of the walk we will park the cars at St Mary church (the Parish church) in Church road, Maulden.  MK45 2AU we should get there about 10.00 am.

An afternoon  stroll from Redbourne to Flamstead.  Not quite the longest day. Hoping for a drink at end of walk and possibly at Flamstead.

A circular walk from Clophill, beginning on the High St. at the Old Church Path, passing around  Chicksands and going through Shefford, Meppershall and Upper Gravenhurst.

Starting at The Farmers Boy pub in Kensworth, we walk through some rural Kensworth, across Dunstable Downs (including a café/loo stop) and through Whipsnade, finishing at The Farmers Boy for lunch/drinks (menu at https://www.farmersboykensworth.co.uk/-/media/357c5b7109ab4a7aa5d524a424887ea0.pdf.)  A moderate level walk, mainly level, with a few inclines.

 Easy to Medium mainly flat Walk

A leisurely walk from Willington Dove Cote along the river Great Ouse to Tempsford, then returning via Blunham along the Sandy to Bedford cycle way.

Come and discover some of the countryside and villages close to your County town - with a bit of history thrown in too. This flat walk is guaranteed to be stile free.

A walk in and around Pirton.
If you wish you can  meet us at the start of the walk at St Mary's Church Pirton 10.00 am

This is a walk in and around Breachwood Green.  7.6 miles.
If you wish you can meet us at the start of the walk at the Red Lion Pub at Breachwood Green about 10.00.

A circular walk from Sandy, up through woods along the Greensand Ridge. Then via Everton along the ridge to Gamlingay. We then return  to Sandy via Potton and Sandy heath, hopefully a pub stop midday.

1. Starting at 10:00 from car park behind Brim and Crown ( near Sainsburys), walk across Bramingham Park to Warden Hills. Climb Galley Hill (Hanging place for highwaymen and witches), and on to Barton Hills and Barton Springs. Return along bottom off Warden Hills to Bramingham Park with a stop for refreshments at my house Turnpike Drive. Easy paced walk with 2 climbs and one descent. About 9 miles finish around 2:30 to 3:30.
   
   Meet at the Yum Yum at 09.30am unless you wish to meet at Bramingham at 10.00.am.

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. Meet later time of 10.30am. Cliff's address is 46 Tring Road.

Julian is planning a trip to The Court Hill Center (which is the former Ridgeway YHA Hostel) on Friday 26th – Sunday 28th October (2 nights)   http://courthill.org.uk It should be possible to arrange for twin rooms and some limited single occupancy rooms. The price is £19.50 pppn. There is good walking nearby with the white horse not far off. All rooms have a maximum of 4 beds, they have wash basins but are not en-suite. We have options for food. There is a good self catering kitchen, hostel food (if booked in advance) or a good pub about 3 miles away. We can decide. If you want to come could you send Colin a deposit of £15.

http://www.flamsteadscarecrowfestival.co.uk/ This is now a social event as David is leading the day walk and no walk leader was available. We have visited the Flamstead Scarecrow Festival in the past, it was enjoyable. It is a nice day out which you can drive to. The walk round the festival is also suitable for the less active in the group as a mini bus should be available. There are two pubs, stalls,  and tea tent available. There is an official car park on the edge of the village. 10.45 am meet in car park. If you cannot drive to Flamstead, please ring Eila 07974291892 and she may be able to arrange a lift.

A walk through Totternhoe Knolls nature reserve and surrounding area. Easy to moderate.  Variety of terrain. Pub stop option after walk (The Old Farm Inn has a real ale festival and BBQ). Start point will be the National Trust car park at 9.50 am.  Meet first at Yum Yum first to car share. Please offer lifts if you can.

Circular walk from Kensworth (via Dunstable Downs, Bison Hill and Whipsnade) starting and finishing at Farmers Boy pub-restaurant. Some outstanding views, variety of terrain including woodland and a few inclines. Moderate level walk.  Option to do the walk only or the meal only.  Arrive at pub approx 1.00pm for drinks/meal.  Contact Gill if would still like to order a meal...this can be done on the day in the morning.  Meet 9.30am to car share - please offer other people lifts if you can.

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.

• Along the Downs  hopefully with the chance of seeing a carpet of bluebells, but will have some ups and downs.