Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

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.

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)

Rearranged from November 5th. A walk around Ashridge to include 2 tea shops (one the mystical Sanuk) and a pub stop at the end.

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.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

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.

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.

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

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 )

Bus to Marsworth.  Walk back to Dunstable via Ashridge and Milebarn Farm.

Take the Hemel Hempstead bus to the Packhorse.  Walk via Markyate, Flamstead, Pepperstock, Caddington and Blows Downs back to Dunstable.

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 .

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

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.

Covering paths that will be familiar to most of you, the walk takes in Sewell, Totternhoe, Eaton Bray, Whipsnade, Kensworth quarry and Dunstable Downs.

Bus to Little Brickhill.  Walk back to Dunstable via Woburn Deer Park.

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.

Eversholt to Ridgemont,where there should be a cafe stop, and back via Woburn Park.Optional pub stop at the end. No stiles!

These are the dates of the Petra trip, 15 members are going.

11th to 18th

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

Walk back to Dunstable via Pulloxhill, Sharpenhoe, Upper Sundon, Chalton and Houghton Regis.

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.

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.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

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.

British Summer time begins.  Don't forget to put your clocks forward an hour!
Afternoon walk based around Barton Hills and Pegsdon.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

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

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

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

Bus to Piccotts End.  Walk via Flamstead and Markyate on back to Dunstable.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Bus to Fenny Stratford.  Walk back to Dunstable takes in Grand Union Canal, Stockgrove Park and Hockcliffe.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

  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

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

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.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

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.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.

Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go.