Past Events

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.

Gill is going and also looking to get some Boggies for this event that's being led by the Wildlife Trust local group.  Helping to look after the areas we walk/give something back by volunteering is rewarding and the Boggies can make it fun.  Please click on the link for more info - http://www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2018/01/06/conservation-taster-day-0?instance=0

Meet at Totternhoe - Knolls View for 10.00am start.  Possible pub/cafe stop afterwards.

A circular walk from Wendover starting with a slow climb up Coombe hill, then we will go through Goodmerhill woods and  cross the entrance to Chequers, returning to Wendover via the  village of Ellesborough.

Linear walk starting from the Garden Centre Tring  via the Grand Union canal, the Cow Roast lock , up to Wiggington then down to Tring. Classed as a medium walk on a variety of paths & hills. Chance of refreshments at the end in Tring. Meet 9.10am West St to catch the 9.17 No 61 Aylesbury bus.

Meet 10.05 am High St North bus stop to pick up the 10.15am No 70  to Milton Keynes. Get off No 70 at North of Stoke Hammond, where we pick up the canal & walk back to Leighton Buzzard via the Globe Pub for a optional lunch . Booking required details to be agreed later with myself.