Future Trips

Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Tanner Hatch Youth Hostel
Weekend away. Hostelling Trip
Julian Clark-Lowes. 07979435856
This will be two nights away at this wonderful hostel in Surrey.  The group have stayed in this hostel before.  The accommodation is basic but cosy.  Dorms only. Shower block outside.   It is set in the woods near to Leatherhead.  It feels much more remote than it is.
Book your place with Julian by December 5th 2011.
Cost. £20.80 for the two nights.
Chiltern Ceilidhs - good fun
Barn Type Dance or just enjoy the music and spectate
Just turn up or ring Eila 01582731026
This is a local group which has  now only Ceilidhs once quarter. They always welcome new faces. If you fancy a different night out check out their website. www.chilternceilidhs.info There is a live band, a top caller and a friendly atmosphere, a bit of exercise, music and definitely good fun. There is usually a bit of 1/2 time entertainment as well. You can just turn up and pay your money - £7 or £5 concessions - and they will be very pleased to see you. (There is the added bonus of some of the cheapest bottled alcohol locally, including strong Polish beer)
8 p.m. (bar opens at 7.30)
The Polish Club (17 Victoria Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AZ
Leave when you can't dance or laugh any more. Usually finished by about 10.45.
Ashridge circular
Day Walk
Paul Ridgeway
07836688476
Rearranged from November 5th. A walk around Ashridge to include 2 tea shops (one the mystical Sanuk) and a pub stop at the end.
Meet at 9a.m.
Meet at Priory Middle School
Return around 4p.m.
Distance approx 10 miles
Billington & Slapton
Short Walk
John Gabbitas 01582 664036
The route of the circular walk goes past the church, across fields & then down to the River Ouzel. We follow the river in the direction of Leighton Buzzard & then back along the canal to Slapton , where we may be able to stop for refreshments,if the pub is open.Our route then re-crosses the river & back to our starting point.
9.30am Yum Yum Carpark.
Please call me if you wish to meet at Billington
Return approx 1.30pm
Distance 6 miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Scenic Hertfordshire Paths
Day Walk
Mike Elliott 07594 577129
Lovely walk starting in Markyate along the Hertforshire way via Beachwood House school & Jockey End to Gt Gaddesden, returning along  the Chiltern Way via Flamstead & back to Markyate.

This would be classed as a medium to hard walk with hills & some stiles.

Bring refeshments as a pub stop will only be viable if we take a detour.decision taken on the day & weather.
9am at Priory School.
If you wish to meet at Markyate please call me
5pm
Distance Max 13miles depending on weather & conditions
Linslade/Leighton Buzzard. The Grand Union Canal and the Ouzel.
Easy Morning Walk
Peter Jackson 07732 418260
You are rarely away from the water on this walk. Starting at Grove Lock, round Tiddenhall Nature Reserve, along the Grand Union Canal, past Tesco superstore to the Globe in Linslade, then back either along the towpath (or cross-country) with glimpses of the River Ouzel, back to Grove Lock. Bring drinks/snacks.
Meet time. 09.30 am. Meet at French's Avenue car park
Return by 2pm Distance about 5½-6 easy miles.
Wetherspoons Steak Night
Meal and/or Drinks
Just turn up or Eila 01582731026
Always a popular chance for an inexpensive get together. Enjoy a steak or grill meal with all the trimmings and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink from a wide selection for approx £5.99. You can try something else from their menu or just turn up for a drink (Note that parking is free at the adjacent Asda car park in the evenings) More details can be found on their website http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/food/menu/main/mains-2
7.45 onwards
Grove Park,Court Drive
Dunstable LU5 4GP
leave whenever you wish
View Of The Ver Valley
Midweek Short walk
Mike Elliott 07594 577129
A circular  walk starting from Redbourn Common to Redbournbury Mill & back. Taking in views of the  Ver River. This would be classed  as a easy to medium walk with some, hills, stiles & steps.

Bring Hot drinks & food.You can get these before & after the walk if you wish in Redbourn.

( Note; meet at the New Bus Stop --NOT The ONE AT THE SQUARE )

Redbournbury


9am at The Bus stop in West St to pick up the 9.12 to St Albans
Return 1pm latest.
Distance Approx 4 miles
Marsworth to Dunstable
Day Walk
David Dumpleton
01582 607318
Bus to Marsworth.  Walk back to Dunstable via Ashridge and Milebarn Farm.
9.53am at bus stop, West Street, Dunstable for 10.03am 61 to Marsworth
About 5.00pm/13 miles
Kensworth Lynch to Dunstable
Day Walk
David Dumpleton
01582 607318
Take the Hemel Hempstead bus to the Packhorse.  Walk via Markyate, Flamstead, Pepperstock, Caddington and Blows Downs back to Dunstable.
9.05am at bus stop, The Square, Dunstable for the 9.15am X31.
About 4.30pm/12miles
Wheathampstead Circular Walk
Short Walk
Jane Rouse 07789 652177
Starting from Wheathampstead we walk to Ayot St Lawrence & Ayot Green before walking back along the River Lea. A undermanding walk through fields & woods .

This is a repeat  of the July walk ,but hopefully without the rain this time ?

A pub stop may be viable during  or at the end of the walk .
Meet 10am at the Yum Yum Carpark.
Call me if you wish to meet at Wheathampstead
Return -approx 3pm latest
Distance-- 6miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Woburn Park Circular
Short Walk
Olwen Davies 07908 370331
A easy walk , starting near the centre of Woburn  out to Speedwell cottages, then into the park & walk towards Paris House. We then leave the park  entering a small copse leading to Milton wood, where we pick up the Greensand Ridge path , which leads  us pass the Abbey & walking  through the grounds passing  Park Farm &  back to the starting point.
9.30am --Small Carpark at French's Avenue.
Call me if you wish to meet at Woburn
2pm Approx.
Distance approx 5 Miles
Circular walk from French's Avenue
Day Walk
David Dumpleton
01582 607318
Covering paths that will be familiar to most of you, the walk takes in Sewell, Totternhoe, Eaton Bray, Whipsnade, Kensworth quarry and Dunstable Downs.
9.30am at French's Avenue playing field car park
About 4pm/13 miles
Little Brickhill to Dunstable
Day Walk
David Dumpleton
01582 607318
Bus to Little Brickhill.  Walk back to Dunstable via Woburn Deer Park.
9.45am at bus stop, High Street North, Dunstable for 9.55am X31 to Little Brickhill
About 5.30 pm/14 miles
A walk around Stockgrove & Rushmere Park
Day Walk
MIke Elliott 07594 577129
A Day Walk around Stockgrove & Rushmere Park with a Lunch time stop at the Cafe in Stockgrove.

This would be classed as medium  to hard with plenty of hills .

Note there is a Parking Fee at The Parks  of £2.00.
Meet at 9.30 a.m at the Small Carpark at French's Avenue.
Please call me if you wish to meet at Stockgrove Park
Return around 5p.m.
Distance max 11miles
Eversholt Circular
Short Walk
Hazell Rolt/Nadine Ridgeway
07929889292/07746975240
Eversholt to Ridgemont,where there should be a cafe stop, and back via Woburn Park.Optional pub stop at the end. No stiles!
Meet at French`s Avenue
Meet at 9.30a.m.
Return at lunch time
Distance 6 miles
Petra, Jordan
Trip
Bob Reid
These are the dates of the Petra trip, 15 members are going.

11th to 18th
Aston Clinton/Wellonhead Bridge to Marsworh
Midweek Short walk
Mike Elliott 07594 577129
We follow the Wendover Arm canal branch back to Marsworth .

If time  permits we can check out the various bird hides to check the local wild life.

This is classed as a easy walk.

Bring refeshments, there is at the end a Pub or Cafe for refreshments
9.50 at the West St bus stop to pick the 10.03 bus.
2pm Latest.
Distance;- approx 5 miles
Westoning to Dunstable
Day Walk
David Dumpleton
01582 607318
Walk back to Dunstable via Pulloxhill, Sharpenhoe, Upper Sundon, Chalton and Houghton Regis.
9.24am at bus stop, High Street North, Dunstable for 9.34am X31 to Toddington
About 4.30 pm/12 miles
Flitwick Moor
Short Walk
Chris Mountain 07973 876442
A 5-mile walk (possibly a little more) around the SSSI on my doorstep! The Two Moors Heritage Trail takes us from Flitwick Mill and follows the River Flit behind Greenfield to Flitton Church. The first of the two Moors, at Flitton, is passed as we head by the Grange, with Dunstable Priory connections, and Ruxox Farm to the second, Fliitwick.
1.30pm at Frenchs Avenue
or 2.00pm at parking by shops on junction of Station Road & Kings Road.
5.30pm
Tea Shop Walk
Day Walk
Dennis Smith 07966 493699
I thought we would stay fairly local today. We will park at the bottom of Ivinghoe Beacons & head off towards Ivinghoe  ( unfortunately  no tea shop -now closed.)  We carry on to the Canal & follow this to Marsworth Resevoir  to our first tea stop or something stronger at the pub. Then we circle back to Ashridge to our final tea stop  at The Monument tea shop before finally making our way back to the cars.

This would be classed a  medium  to hard walk with Hills.
9am Yum Yum Carpark.
Please call me if you wish to meet at Ivinghoe
Return approx 5pm
Distance approx 12miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30pm/12+ miles
Wendover Circular
Day Walk
Sue Jenkins 01582 865966
We will start our walk in Wendover.  We will be visiting Coombe Hill, Little Hampden, Kings Ash and then back to Wendover.  Hopefully a pub on route but bring a packed lunch just in case.
Meet at Priory School
Meet at 9am
Return 5pm approx.
Distance 11 miles approx
Pegsdon Circular.
Short Walk
Julian 07979435856
British Summer time begins.  Don't forget to put your clocks forward an hour!
Afternoon walk based around Barton Hills and Pegsdon.
Meet at French's Avenue.
Meet at 1pm
Return 5pm approx
Distance 6 miles.
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoons Curry Night
Meal and or drinks
JUST TURN UP or Eila 01582731026
Always popular. Another chance to enjoy a good inexpensive curry, or just turn up for drinks, they have a reasonable curry selection and this includes an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink for about £5.00 . Or they also have a full menu. (Note that parking is free at the adjacent Asda car park after 5 pm.)   More details can be found on the website: www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk
From 7.45 onwards
Gary Cooper
Court Drive Dunstable
LU5 4GP
go home whenever you want...
A Steves Mystery Walk
Day Walk
Steve Johnstone 01582 521881
This a Day Mystery walk which he is planning whilst on his travels abroad.

Would be classed as medium to hard-knowing Steve.

Call Steve nearer the time to find out more details or watch the stop press
9.30 am Small carpark at French's Avenue.
Approx 5pm
Upto 12miles
Blows Downs/Caddington
A medium afternoon walk with some hills.
Peter Jackson.
07732 418260
This walk contains some very varied landscapes and conservation areas. It is circular starting at Blows Downs (initial steep but short incline), goes via Skimpot and Caddington where we will stop for a break (village green/pub) then back to Blows Downs. Some hills but worth it for the great panoramic views. Bring drink/snacks
Meet time. 1.30 pm Meet at Priory Middle School
Return about 6pm Distance about 7miles.
Piccotts End to Dunstable
Day Walk
David Dumpleton
01582 607318
Bus to Piccotts End.  Walk via Flamstead and Markyate on back to Dunstable.
9.05am at bus stop, The Square, Dunstable for 9.15am X31 to Piccotts End
About 4.30pm/12 miles
Lake District
Easter hostel trip
Don Snoad. 01582 601852

5th April to 9th April Don will be organising a trip to Conniston, Eskdale, Elterwater and back to Conniston.  We expect to have some support vehicles to carry rucksacks from hostel to hostel.


Opportunities for both high level and some gentler walking.  Contact Don soon to book your place.

Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Fenny Stratford to Dunstable
Day Walk
David Dumpleton
01582 607318
Bus to Fenny Stratford.  Walk back to Dunstable takes in Grand Union Canal, Stockgrove Park and Hockcliffe.
9.45am at bus stop, High Street North, Dunstable for 9.55am X31 to Fenny Stratford
About 5.30 pm/14 miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Bunk House Long Week-end
Walking in the Brecons
Sylv Elliott 07890926765
Sandra Crannage 07801846351
  Thursday 2nd August - Monday 6th August 2012 walking in the Brecon Beacons.  We will be staying at  Penstar Bunkhouse the website is www.penstarbunkhouseandcottage.co.uk. The cost is £12 per person per night.

Sandra and I will  doing the catering i.e Tea and coffee beakfasts pack lunches and evening meals for each day.  We will include some soft drinks but not beer and wine. Not sure about the first night as we usually go to a pub for a meal (not included in price!) but have to find out if there is one near the bunkhouse if not we will cater for it.  The cost of the food will probally be between approximately £30 -£35 per person for the week-end.

We feel a maxium of 12 people will be more comfortable. So if you wish to come please let us know as soon as possible and send £10 deposit to Colin
To be advised nearer time
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Flamstead Scarecrow Festival
Active Social
Eila 01582731026 or social@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk
The Scarecrow Festival will be held between midday Friday 17th August and 5.00pm Sunday 19th August. For details and photos see www.flamstead-herts.co.uk. You can just wander round and enjoy the entertainment, or pay a small donation towards Herts Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre and vote on which of the 90+ scarecrows you think the best. This is an easy day, perhaps incorporating a couple of miles walking round Flamstead looking at scarecrows visiting stalls, pubs etc.
10.00 am Priory School, (or just take yourselves to Flamstead at different time or even different day if it suits you better!).
Approx 4 pm but it is open until 6 if you want to stay later.
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Isle of Wight
Hotel trip
Malcolm Gladman 01582 519422
Half-term week for Central Beds is 27th October for one week. The cost for this trip to the IOW will be..........
2 nights £129
3 nights £159  (Special Price)
4 nights £199
5 nights £239
6 nights £279
The price includes Bed, breakfast, evening meal and the Car Ferry. You will need to book this with the hotel yourself as you will need to give car details.

Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
Wetherspoon Wander
Day Walk
Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.
9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable
About 4.30 pm/12+ miles
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