| Three Locks | |||
| Thu Oct 3 2024 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Pamela B Tel: 07957 221844 | ||
| Start Place | Public CP opposite Three Locks PH Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK17 9DD | ||
| Route | A circular walk starting out canalside to a less walked point above Stoke Hammond, then to Great Brickhill Church, through Rushmere and back via Bragenham Farm A few stiles and plank bridges, minor roads and a good stretch of flat walking by the canal. W3W: frame.dividers.stumps. | ||
| Pub Stop | The Three Locks | ||
| The Epping Forest Big Walk | |||
| Sun Oct 6 2024 | 12 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | Brookfield Residential Park, Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe Time: 8.30 AMPost Code: LU6 2DB | ||
| Route | Epping Forest covers over 6,000 acres, London's largest open space, is owned and managed by City of London Corporation, and contains over 50,000 ancient trees and more than 100 lakes and ponds. Meet at 8:30 to car share to start: We will drive to Leytonstone tube station (Sunday parking £3) and return from Epping by train. Please bring a packed lunch. Meet 08:30 to car share to start of walk. Please pre-book for this walk by Saturday 5th October to enable a prompt departure | ||
| Pub Stop | The Forest Gate, Ivy Chimneys | ||
| Wandering from Wing | |||
| Thu Oct 10 2024 | 5.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Pamela B Tel: 07957 221844 | ||
| Start Place | All Saint's Church, Wing Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU7 0NY | ||
| Route | Wandering from Wing through Lower Ascott, Ledburn and out to Mentmore. A few stiles, gentle hills and possibly mud! Lovely views and peaceful countryside. | ||
| Pub Stop | The Cock Inn | ||
| Ashridge | |||
| Sun Oct 13 2024 | 10 miles | ||
| Leader | Wendy L Tel: 07927 342658 | ||
| Start Place | Park near and start from Ashridge Visitor Centre Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: HP4 1LT Grid Ref: SP971131 | ||
| Route | A lovely Autumn walk from Ashridge out to Berkhamsted and back. Please bring a packed lunch | ||
| Steeple Claydon | |||
| Thu Oct 17 2024 | 6.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul H Tel: 07874 165063 | ||
| Start Place | Meadoway, next to recreation ground. Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK18 2PA Grid Ref: SP695271 | ||
| Route | A fairly level walk across farmland, taking in a cathedral and a deer park. W3W ///result.acoustics.finishing | ||
| Pub Stop | TBA | ||
| Latimer and Locale | |||
| Sun Oct 20 2024 | 8 miles | ||
| Leader | Karen V Tel: 07359 385993 | ||
| Start Place | Stony Lane free CP Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: HP6 6SP Grid Ref: TQ005982 | ||
| Route | Starting near Latimer, a lovely Autumn walk out to Flaunden, Sarratt and Chenies, crossing the River Chess on the outward and return parts of the walk. Our walk takes in historic villages and peeks at grand houses, with a mix of road, pasture and woodland, and a water meadow that could be wet after rainfall, so boots are advised. Gently undulating with plenty of firm ground underfoot and only 3 stiles, in beautiful Chiltern countryside. W3W: runs.damage.milky | ||
| Pub Stop | The Black Horse, WD3 5EG | ||
| Wing via Ledburn | |||
| Tue Oct 22 2024 | 8 miles | ||
| Leader | Peter B Tel: 07950 951453 | ||
| Start Place | Tiddenfoot Waterside Park CP Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU7 2PA Grid Ref: SP912239 | ||
| Route | A walk from Tiddenfott Waterside Park, alomg the canal to Grove Lock, then take the footpath to Ledburn, across the road t0 Well Lane and on to Wing before returning past Waterloo Farm to Leighton Buzzard. Could be muddy in places. W3W: toolkit.distanced.socialite | ||
| Aston Clinton | |||
| Thu Oct 24 2024 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | Aston Clinton Park/Café in the park Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: HP22 5HL Grid Ref: SP882119 | ||
| Route | Crossing the GU canal to Wendover Woods, an ascent up Aston Hill, bordering Chiltern Forest Golf Club and returning via Harelane Bridge. | ||
| Pub Stop | The Oak, Green End St. | ||
| Barton Hills | |||
| Sun Oct 27 2024 | 12 miles | ||
| Leader | Peter B Tel: 07950 951453 | ||
| Start Place | Junction of Aspley End Road and Pegsdon Way. W3W: tinsel.motored.arena Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: SG5 3JX Grid Ref: TL119303 | ||
| Route | From Pegsdon walk along the base of the hills to Barton, through the village and up to the Barton Hills nature reserve to Barton Hill Farm. From here, cross the Streatley Road and continue to Lilley Ho, Little Offley and past Wellbury House to cross the Hitchin Road and return to Pegsdon. Two steep ascents, no stiles. Some great panoramic views if the weather permits. Park on Pegsdon Way (avoid blocking driveways) or roadside on road up to gatehouse to Hexton Manior. W3W tinsel.motored.arena | ||
| Pub Stop | The View, Pegsdon | ||
| Heartwood Forest | |||
| Thu Oct 31 2024 | 7 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | Nomansland Common CP (free), Ferrers Lane, St Albans Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: AL4 9FH | ||
| Route | Catch the last of the autumn colours on this delightful, reasonably flat walk through the old and new plantations of Heartwood Forest and Sandridge. W3W: begin.vest.safety | ||
| Pub Stop | Elephant & Castle, Amwell Lane | ||
Notices
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
ONLY FOUR PLACES LEFT AT OUR CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE SWAN, NORTHALL LU6 2EY. WHEN PAYING A DEPOSIT PLEASE PAY £10 pp.
PAUL BYATT phbyatt@msn.com 07413 209202
ANNUAL MINCE PIE WALK
WALK START HOCKLIFFE STREET CAR PARK (LIBRARY CAR PARK), LEIGHTON BUZZARD LU7 1HJ
See Walks Programme for walk details. After the walk we are all invited back to Chairman Julian's house for mince pies and mulled wine.
12, Brook Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3LQ.
ANNUAL DINNER
ANNUAL DINNER at AXE & COMPASS, HEATH & REACH, LU7 0AA
Saturday 15th February 2025 6.30pm. Menu choices will be emailed to all members. Paying deposits by BACS please reference payments :
AXE/ YOUR SURNAME