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| Sun Mar 30 2025 -- Ashridge, Little Gaddesden and Hudnall | |
| 6 miles. Total Ascent 352ft -- Olwen -- 07415334251 | |
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The walk starts from Barracks Square which is half way up Monument Drive, Ashridge at 10 am. We will walk down Prince’s Riding and onto Old Park Lodge and the golf course to reach Little Gaddesden. We will then make our wayto Hudnal Common. We will return via Ashridge College , where if theres time we can stop at the cafe. |
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The walk should finish by 1.15 pm (or around 2pm if we stop at the cafe) If you want a lift contact me by the Friday before. |
| Wed Apr 02 2025 -- Wendover Woods and Canal | |
| 6.1 milles. Total Ascent 500ft -- Olwen -- 07415334251 | |
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The walk starts at 10 am from Witchell Pavillion, Wendover. HP22 6EF. We start with a steady climb up to the visitots centre cafe, where we will have a well earned rest. We will then walk down to Halton to meet the Grand Union Canal which we will follow back to Wendover. Hopefully not too muddy. There is one busy road to cross. |
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If you need a lift contact me by 31 March |
| Thu Apr 03 2025 -- Stoke Hammond to Leighton Buzzard | |
| Wetherspoon Wander -- David -- 07477004170 | |
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Meet at 09.15 at High Street N bus stop by Santander. 09.25 F77 bus to Stoke Hammond. Walk to Leighton Buzzard Stn via Drayton Parslow, Mursley, Stewkley. |
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About 12.7 miles and 630ft ascent. F70/77 bus back to Dunstable. |
| Sun Apr 06 2025 -- Redbourn & Redbournbury | |
| -- Iain -- 077799-63493 | |
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The walk starts at the free cark park near Redbourn Cricket Pavilion on The Common Redbourn, AL3 7DB at 10.00hrs This is a gentle circular walk through the rolling Hertfordshire countryside affording fine views of the Ver valley. We shall pass by the Redbournbury Mill which was first mentioned in the Domesday book with the present buildings dating back to 1790, as well as Hammond House ,an impressive three storey, 5 bay house built 1690-1710. Ascent 380 ft. Do bring something to eat & drink, expected return time approx. 14.00hrs |
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6.05 miles 14.00 approx |
| Wed Apr 09 2025 -- Ashridge and Pitstone Hill | |
| 6.2 miles Total Ascent 584ft -- Olwen -- 07415334251 | |
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The walk starts at 10 am from the visitors centre. We will walk to Brightwood and Westland Farm where we willfollow the Ridgeway to Pitstone Hill. We will walk back via Clippers Down and Dunscombe Terrace. Expect mud in places. we should finish by 1.30pm |
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If you need a lift contact me before 5.00pm the day before. |
| Thu Apr 10 2025 -- Stopsley to Dunstable | |
| Wetherspoon Wander -- David -- 07477004170 | |
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Meet at 09.20 at Luton Church Street stop C4. 09.30 12 bus to Jansel House. Walk to Dunstable via Streatley Bury, Lower and Upper Sundon, Chalton, Houghton Regis. |
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About 12.2 miles and 675ft ascent. |
| Sat Apr 12 2025 -- Woburn Circular | |
| Weekend Wander -- David -- 07477004170 | |
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Meet at 09.45 in Park Street car park, Woburn. Circular walk via Potsgrove, Battlesden, Milton Bryan, Eversholt, Deer Park. |
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About 10.5 miles and 725ft ascent. |
| Wed Apr 16 2025 -- Totternhoe and Sewell | |
| 6.28 miles. Total Ascent 499ft -- Olwen -- 07415334251 | |
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Our walkstarts at 10am from the car park halfway up Frenchs Avenue. We will walk along the green lanestoTotternhoe and explore the paths near there before climbing up to Totternhoe Knowls. From there we will make our way to Sewell and back to the startof the walk. The path down to Sewell is narrow and windy in places so a walking stick might be useful ( I have some spares if needed). The area we will be walking in can get muddy. We should finish by 1.45pm. |
| Thu Apr 17 2025 -- GC Circular | |
| Wetherspoon Wander -- David -- 07477004170 | |
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Meet at 09.00 in the Gary Cooper for tea/coffee, etc before the walk. Circular walk via Totternhoe, Stanbridge, Wingfield, Houghton Regis. |
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About 12 miles and 690ft ascent. |
| Thu Apr 24 2025 -- Redbourn to Dunstable | |
| Wetherspoon Wander -- David -- 07477004170 | |
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Meet at 09.00 at West Street bus stop by Lombardo's. 09.10 34 bus to Redbourn High Street. Walk to Dunstable via Flamstead, Markyate, Kensworth Quarry. |
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About 11.7 miles and 980ft ascent. |
| Mon Apr 28 2025 -- Fri May 02 2025 -- Exmoor, Lynmouth, Devon | |
| Trip away -- Julian -- 07979435856 | |
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4 nights away in a National Trust bunkhouse just outside Lynmouth in Devon. A chance to explore Exmoor and the Coastal Path. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/devon/exmoor-bunkhouse We currently have 14 in the bunkhouse and a couple more in B&B accommodation. |
| Mon May 05 2025 -- Blows Downs and Blue Bells | |
| 6.7 miles. Total Ascent 566ft -- Olwen -- 07415334251 | |
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Our Bank Holiday walk starts at 10am from the top of Half Moon Lane.. We will walk to the top of Blows Downs to Chaul End and on to Badgerdell Wood and Caddington. From there we will walk to Folly Wood, pass Castlecroft Wood to get to Dame Ellen Wood - all of which should be full of bluebells. Some of the paths do get very muddy and we will need to take care when crossing Chaul End Road. We should arrive back at the start before 2pm ( though it could be later if distracted by the display and smell of the flora) |
| Thu May 08 2025 -- Luton to Wheathampstead | |
| Wetherspoon Wander -- Peter -- 07547893704 | |
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Meet at 09.15 in White House, Bridge Street, Luton for a coffee/tea before the walk. Walk to Wheathampstead via Lea Valley Walk, East Hyde, Ambrose Lane and Wood, Batford Nature Reserve, Mackerye End and Gustard Wood. Hopefully we will visit the microbrewery in Wheathampstead before catching the 610/366 bus to Luton at the stop by the church. |
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About 11 miles. |
| Sat May 10 2025 -- Sylvia's walk | |
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Sylvia has kindly offered to lead a walk on this date. Details to follow. |
| Thu Sep 04 2025 -- Lilley to Stopsley - Alan's Birthday Bash | |
| Wetherspoon Wander -- David -- 07477004170 | |
| Alan -- 07957438153 | |
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A warm-up for the Boggies' anniversary weekend. Meet at 10.00 at Luton Interchange Stand 4. 10.07 101 bus to Lilley West St. Walk to Stopsley via Lilley Hoo, Lt Offley and Gt Offley, where we plan a break at the Red Lion. Finish walk at bus stop by Putteridge Primary School for 12 bus to Luton Church St. |
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About 7.1 miles and 490ft ascent. |
| Fri Sep 05 2025 -- Sat Sep 06 2025 -- Bogtrotters 60th Anniversary | |
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BOGGIES 60TH CELEBRATION - PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATES This celebratory couple of days starts on Friday evening, 5th September 2025 and will be set mainly around Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire. If you are joining us for both days accommodation can be a campsite set in an area of outstanding beauty at the foot of Ivinghoe Beacon, with electric hook-ups for caravans & campervans and they even have tents for hire. If this interests you then check out www.townfarmcamping.co.uk. The reason for our change of dates is because this campsite was completely booked for a Wedding Party - and we weren't invited! So if this is your choice do get your booking in fast. Amongst numerous other possibilities are:- The Grehound Inn at Aldbury, Tring, HP23 5RT, Premier Inn, Tring, HP23 4LD, Old Hunters Lodge, Whipsnade, LU6 2LN, Cherish End Guest House, Barton Ave, Dunstable, LU5 4DF. A good choice of evening food is available at the local Rose & Crown Pub in Vicarage Lane, Ivinghoe; Pizza, Burgers & Chinese restaurants which open in the evenings and can be found heading out of Ivinghoe towards Pitstone and the Haldi restaurant just outside Ivinghoe on the main road to Pitstone. Coffee, sandwiches & lunches can be found at the Daisychain Cafe on Ivinghoe Village Green and at the Curiositea Rooms at the Memorial Hall in Pitstone. On Saturday morning, 6th September, there will be a walk starting at 10am from Ivinghoe Green/Playground (we believe Ivinghoe was the start of the first ever Bogtrotters' walk) after which we can enjoy lunch at one of the eateries mentioned above. On Saturday afternoon you are invited to a Slide Show featuring years of Bogtrotter walks, hostel trips and ventures abroad. If you let us know the years when you walked with Don and others, we will endeavour to bring your youth to light! This will be held at the Town Hall in Ivinghoe where light refreshments will be served. Saturday will be rounded off with a curry at the Spice Lounge, West Street, Dunstable. Do come to all of the above or dip in and out as you wish. Looking forward to seeing you ...... Any questions please contact Wendy on 07712 336318 or 01582 602235 |
