| Studham | |||
| Sun Dec 1 2024 | 7 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | Start from Studham Common. (small CP or on road by War Memorial) Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU6 2QA | ||
| Route | Heading out to Holywell and Kensworth and on to Markyate, before returning via Roe End and Goose Hatch W3W: overgrown.tuned.gather | ||
| Pub Stop | The Red Lion | ||
| Tattenhoe MK | |||
| Thu Dec 5 2024 | 5 miles | ||
| Leader | Mike & Helen S Tel: 07835 096057 | ||
| Start Place | CP in Portishead Drive (turn R just after Prince George PH) Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK4 3FA Grid Ref: SP828340 | ||
| Route | A walk past St Giles' Church to Tattenhoe Valley Park, Whaddon and back on the Swans Way to the car park wW3W: november.grudging.leathers | ||
| Pub Stop | The Prince George, Tattenhoe | ||
| Pitstone Hill & Wiggington | |||
| Sun Dec 8 2024 | 10.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Karen V Tel: 07359 385993 | ||
| Start Place | Pitstone Hill CP off Stocks Road. Postcode is nearest. Time: 9.30 AMPost Code: HP23 5RT Grid Ref: SP954148 | ||
| Route | Lovely undulating walk to Aldbury and Wiggington with far-reaching views in all directions, returning via the Ridgeway and over or around Paul's Knob. Several climbs and descents including steps, but stile-free. Lunch stop at Wiggington Village Café by the recreation ground. W3W: cashier.gobbling.coaster | ||
| Pub Stop | TBC | ||
| Santa's Swanbourne Swagger | |||
| Thu Dec 12 2024 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Pamela B Tel: 07957 221844 | ||
| Start Place | The Betsey Wynne PH, 21 Mursley Rd, Swanbourne Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK17 0SH | ||
| Route | A circular walk from Swanbourne heading out to Mursley, Salden, Drayton Parslow and return to Swanbourne for a festive tipple. Beautiful scenery off the beaten track in peaceful countryside through pasture land and tracks. A few stiles and the possibility of wet fields and muddy farm gates. | ||
| Pub Stop | The Betsey Wynne | ||
| Totternhoe | |||
| Sun Dec 15 2024 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Anne-Marie H Tel: 07870 100287 | ||
| Start Place | Old Farm Inn, Totternhoe. Park in roads nearby. Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU6 1RE | ||
| Route | A dry-ish walk round Dunstable outskirts. Enjoy various views of and from Dunstable Downs as we approach and go up the Downs, through the golf course, nip through the cemetery to Green Lanes, where we meander back to Totternoe for a welcome refreshment. W3W: blocks.backup.freed. | ||
| Pub Stop | Old Farm Inn | ||
| Northall - Pre-Xmas Lunch Walk | |||
| Thu Dec 19 2024 | 5 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | The Swan PH car park. Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU6 2EY | ||
| Route | Setting out roadside for half a mile to Edlesborough, Church End. Lovely views of Ivinghoe Beacon as we head over to Ivinghoe Aston, then returning via Vine Farm (avoiding the seage works!). Aiming to return to our lunch venue by 12.45. Lunch stop: The Swan, Northall. If you are not booked for lunch, join us for a pre-lunch drink. W3W: opinion.test.videos | ||
| Pub Stop | The Swan | ||
| Mince Pie Walk | |||
| Sun Dec 22 2024 | 5.75 miles | ||
| Leader | Peter B Tel: 07950 951453 | ||
| Start Place | Hockliffe Street Car Park Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU7 1HJ Grid Ref: SP923250 | ||
| Route | A walk along the south side of Leighton Buzzard, then along the canal and riverside paths. Afterwards, there will be mince pies and mulled wine - see Social Events page for more details W3W:occurs.storm.video | ||
| The Last Walk of the Year! | |||
| Sun Dec 29 2024 | 4 miles | ||
| Leader | Cliff S Tel: 07766 958133 | ||
| Start Place | 46, Tring Road, Dunstable Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU6 2PT | ||
| Route | A short walk around Dunstable Downs before returning to Cliff's for mulled wine and nibbles. Parking at Cliff's for the first arrivals, or other parking on side roads nearby. | ||
| Pub Stop | Refreshments at Cliff's | ||
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