| Ver Valley, St Albans | |||
| Sun Mar 2 2025 | 8.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | The Prae Wood Arms, Garden House Lane Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: AL3 6JZ Grid Ref: TL130082 | ||
| Route | A walk through the grounds of Gorhambury House, past the Roman Theatre then out to Childwick Green, returning via Redbournbury. Park in pub car park, closest to entrance. W3W: number.venues.wakes | ||
| Pub Stop | The Prae Wood Arms | ||
| LB Local to Rushmere Short Walk | |||
| Sun Mar 2 2025 | 5.6 miles | ||
| Leader | Peter B Tel: 07950 951453 | ||
| Start Place | Hockliffe Street (Library) CP Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU7 1GR Grid Ref: SP923250 | ||
| Route | A walk starting at Hockliffe Street (Library) CP, Plantation Road to Rushmere crossroads and up through the woods to the café for a comfort and refreshment stop (WC available). After a break we return via the Greensand Ridge Walk to Firs Path, then Plantation Road and Riverside Walk back to the bottom of the High Street. | ||
| Pub Stop | The Picture House | ||
| Aston Clinton | |||
| Thu Mar 6 2025 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Steph C Tel: 07762 657293 | ||
| Start Place | Aston Clinton Park Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: HP22 5HL | ||
| Route | A lovely, mostly flat figure of eight from Aston Clinton, taking in Buckland, Drayton Beauchamp, Wilstone Reservoir and the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal | ||
| Pub Stop | The Bell | ||
| Morning Coffee at Wigginton | |||
| Sun Mar 9 2025 | 8.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Wendy L Tel: 07927 342658 | ||
| Start Place | Ashridge Visitors' Centre Time: 9.30 AMPost Code: HP4 1LT Grid Ref: SP971131 | ||
| Route | A walk via Tom's Hill and Norcott Hill to Wigginton for morning coffee at the Café, returning along the Ridgeway, Aldbury and a climb up Tom's Hill. No stiles but likely to be muddy in places. | ||
| Willen Lake North Short Walk | |||
| Sun Mar 9 2025 | 4.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Julian C Tel: 07770 344914 | ||
| Start Place | Willen Pavillion Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK15 9DL Grid Ref: SP875411 | ||
| Route | Peace Pagoda, Grand Union Canal, Willen Lake North. Please book in with the leader for this walk - see Notice at the bottom of this month's programme | ||
| Pub Stop | The Ship Ashore | ||
| Heath & Reach Short Walk | |||
| Tue Mar 11 2025 | 4.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Derek H Tel: 07521 100982 | ||
| Start Place | Axe & Compass CP, Heath & Reach Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU7 0AA Grid Ref: SP925278 | ||
| Route | A circular walk through Rushmere and Stockgrove Country Parks. W3W: logic.occurs.stud Please book in with the leader for this walk - see Notice at the bottom of this month's programme | ||
| Pub Stop | Axe & Compass | ||
| Silsoe Saunter | |||
| Thu Mar 13 2025 | 6.25 miles | ||
| Leader | Tim G Tel: 07775 549565 | ||
| Start Place | Wrest Park gates. Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK45 4HS Grid Ref: TL083356 | ||
| Route | The walk will take us across to Pulloxhill, then up to Greenfield and through Centenary Wood before returning to Silsoe. Likely to be muddy in places, particularly near gates and in some fields. Please park roadside on Park Avenue. You can also use the car parks at Wrest Park if you plan to visit there in the afternoon, but will need to walk back up to the start point. | ||
| Pub Stop | Star & Garter | ||
| A March in March from Old Warden | |||
| Sun Mar 16 2025 | 7 miles | ||
| Leader | Pamela B Tel: 07957 221844 | ||
| Start Place | Old Warden Village Hall, Bedford Rd Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: SG18 9HQ | ||
| Route | A circular walk staring from the quaint village of Old Warden, up to St Leonard's Church and Quince Hill then out to Oak Farm for a coffee and cake stop at the Cow Shed Café. Far-reaching views on the eastern side over to Shuttleworth House and to the west, the distant hangars at Cardington. Easy walking with no stiles, but be prepared for some muddy patches. (Please park towards the rear of the car park and consider making a donation) | ||
| Pub Stop | The Hare & Hounds | ||
| LB Local Short Walk | |||
| Sun Mar 16 2025 | 4 miles | ||
| Leader | Leslie and Nigel N-M Tel: 01525 374024 | ||
| Start Place | Hockliffe Street (Library) CP Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU7 1HJ Grid Ref: SP923250 | ||
| Route | A leisurely stroll to Tiddenfoot Waterside Park then along the canal and riverside paths. W3W: occurs.storm.video | ||
| Pub Stop | The Picture House | ||
| Flamstead | |||
| Thu Mar 20 2025 | 9 miles | ||
| Leader | Mike & Helen S Tel: 07835 096057 | ||
| Start Place | CP by recreation ground off Friendless Lane Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: AL3 8DQ Grid Ref: TL077146 | ||
| Route | From Flamstead walk to Briden's Camp via Stag End and Jockey End. Please bring a packed lunch. W3W: spine.score.locate | ||
| Pub Stop | 3 Blackbirds or Farmers Boy | ||
| Toddington & Sundon Hills | |||
| Sun Mar 23 2025 | 8.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Tim G Tel: 07775 549565 | ||
| Start Place | Toddington Village Hall Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU5 6AN Grid Ref: TL007288 | ||
| Route | A hilly walk with some excellent views. It will take us from Toddington along one branch of the Icknield Way out to Sundon Hills, on to Upper Sundon and then returning home along the other branch. There will be some steps to climb. | ||
| Pub Stop | Oddfellows Arms | ||
| Woburn Short Walk | |||
| Tue Mar 25 2025 | 5 miles | ||
| Leader | Peter B Tel: 07950 951453 | ||
| Start Place | Woburn Free CP, opposite St Mary's Church Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK17 9PG Grid Ref: SP950331 | ||
| Route | A walk over to Woburn Sands via Aspley Wood, then on to Aspley Heath returning via the reservoir. (This route may be subject to a diversion if proposed footpath repairs are taking place at the time). It will be muddy in places especially if the logging crews are active in the woods. Please book in with the leader for this walk - see Notice at the bottom of this month's programme | ||
| Pub Stop | Black Horse | ||
| Cheddington | |||
| Thu Mar 27 2025 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | Tennis Club CP, High Street Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU7 0RG Grid Ref: SP924168 | ||
| Route | The walk heads out to Pitstone and Ivinghoe, then over to Ivinghoe Aston before the return to Cheddington | ||
| Pub Stop | The Old Swan | ||
| Chesham & Chartridge | |||
| Sun Mar 30 2025 | 8 miles | ||
| Leader | Karen V Tel: 07359 385993 | ||
| Start Place | Water Meadow CP, Red Lion Street, Chesham Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: HP5 1LF Grid Ref: SP958013 | ||
| Route | We venture a little further afield for this undulating walk exploring the hills and vales of the Chilterns between Chesham and Chartridge. The route crosses parallel valleys, climbing up and descending to the bottom of each and returning through Lowndes Park. Option to detour to view the groundworks of an iron age fort, which will add c. 1.25 miles to the walk. Spectacular valley views across open countryside. W3W: drips.coins.agent | ||
| Pub Stop | The Red Lion | ||
Notices
Short Walks
A group of leaders are offering a serties of short walks each month.
The walk distances will be about 5 miles and they will start within a 15 mile range of Leighton Buzzard although many will be much nearer than that. Initially some walks will be on Sundays and some on Tuesdays when there no U3A walk.
Please Book In
We have a number of members who do not drive and also some who are uncomfortable driving a distance or to somewhere they don't know. In order to accommodate these we are asking that if you wish to you join a walk you contact the leader in advance. If you are willing to take a passenger please let the leader know so that someone who does not drive may join you for the trip to the start place.
Please note that there is no limiting of numbers on a walk.
A GOOD OLD COCKNEY SING-ALONG
Saturday October 4th 2025 5pm. To coincide with Leighton Buzzard Ramblers 40th Anniversary. We need to sell tickets to cover costs.
Bangers, Mash & Onions at 5pm. Cockney sing-along with "Eugene" at 7pm. See Social Events page of website for details.
LB Ramblers "SILLY GAMES OLYMPICS"
Come and join us for what is expected to be a hilarious Silly Games Night. Venue: Totternhoe Memorial Hall 24th May 7pm. The bar will be open (cheap prices!)
See Social Events page of website for further details
ANNUAL BBQ & GARDEN PARTY
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY / BBQ IN THE GLORIOUS GROUNDS OF BROOKFIELD PARK WHERE SOME OF US HAVE BEEN PUT OUT TO GRASS!! SUNDAY 20th JULY 2025. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW!!
A GLIDING OPPORTUNITY
We are organising a gliding evening on a Friday in June. Watch this space for further details to either fly or just spectate and picnic on the airfield.