| Evening Walk - Ridgmont | |||
| Wed Jul 3 2024 | 4 miles | ||
| Leader | Karen V Tel: 07359 385993 | ||
| Start Place | The Rose & Crown. Park roadside on High Street Time: 6.30 PMPost Code: MK43 0UD Grid Ref: SP978362 | ||
| Route | A gently undulating walk out from Ridgmont following stretches of the Greensand Ridge Walk and John Bunyan Trail. W3W: gagging.bombshell.roadblock | ||
| Pub Stop | The Rose & Crown | ||
| Cosgrove | |||
| Thu Jul 4 2024 | 7 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | Park and start from The Stocks, roadside Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK19 7JD Grid Ref: SP792425 | ||
| Route | Following sections of the Grafton Way through Furtho, then on to Potterspury and Yardley Gobion. Rerurn along the Grand Union canal to Cosgrove. W3W: friends.emulated.unspoiled | ||
| Pub Stop | The Barley Mow | ||
| Whichford | |||
| Sat Jul 6 2024 | 10.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Mike & Helen S Tel: 07835 096057 | ||
| Start Place | Whichford, Warwickshire. Street parking. Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: CV36 5PG Grid Ref: SP315346 | ||
| Route | A day in the Cotswolds and The Rollright Stones. We will first have refreshements at the Straw Kitchen Café opens 10am. (The café is up a lane off Barrats Hill). The walk is Whichford Wood, Long Compton, The Rollright Stones and return to Whichford. There are 3 hills to climb but do not be deterred - this is a leisurely walk. Bring a packed lunch. We can give LB members a lift if required. Car sharing is advisable. W3W: skills.sweeping.expecting | ||
| Pub Stop | The Norman Knight | ||
| Ashwell, nr Baldock | |||
| Sun Jul 7 2024 | 5.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Mike B Tel: 07814 144421 | ||
| Start Place | The Three Tuns PH, High Street, Ashwell. Park roadside nearby. Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: SG7 6NL Grid Ref: TL265396 | ||
| Route | A combination of quiet lanes and field paths in and around this very attractive village. A fair drive so car-sharing is recommended W3W: towel.wreck.hotspots | ||
| Pub Stop | The Three Tuns | ||
| Evening Walk - Potten End Green | |||
| Wed Jul 10 2024 | 4 miles | ||
| Leader | Linda H Tel: 07798 865907 | ||
| Start Place | Potten End Green Time: 6.30 PMPost Code: HP4 2QQ Grid Ref: TL016088 | ||
| Route | A walk via Potten End Common, Berkhamsted Golf Course, Frithsden Beeches, and Berkhamsted Common, taking in the remains of WW1 practice trenches. A 4 mile walk, plus any distance you care to walk in the trenches! W3W: magic.colleague.system | ||
| Pub Stop | TBA | ||
| Sarratt and the River Chess | |||
| Thu Jul 11 2024 | 5.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Mike B Tel: 07814 144421 | ||
| Start Place | Free Car Park next to Christ Church, Chorleywood Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: WD3 5SG Grid Ref: TQ035965 | ||
| Route | Fine views and much attractive riverside walking through the Chess Valley W3W; silly.composers.harp | ||
| Pub Stop | The Gate, Chorley Wood | ||
| Evening Walk - Heath & Reach | |||
| Wed Jul 17 2024 | 4 miles | ||
| Leader | Gill K Tel: 07857 851164 | ||
| Start Place | Start from pump house on Heath Green, opposite The Dukes. Time: 6.30 PMPost Code: LU7 0AA Grid Ref: SP925280 | ||
| Route | A walk from Heath & Reach around local parks and green spaces. Park at The Dukes if staying for a drink, or park considerately in a local road nearby if not. W3W: minus.nights.edit | ||
| Pub Stop | The Dukes | ||
| Whaddon Wander | |||
| Thu Jul 18 2024 | 8 miles | ||
| Leader | Pamela B Tel: 07957 221844 | ||
| Start Place | Start from Whaddon Jubilee Hall, Stock Lane. Park in Stock Lane or nearby. Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK17 0LS Grid Ref: SP806342 | ||
| Route | A circular walk from Whaddon out to Beachampton, down to the pretty village of Nash and back to Whaddon. Beautiful, peaceful countryside and lovely views. A few stiles. W3W: beaks.joggers.crib | ||
| Pub Stop | TBA | ||
| Pre-Summer BBQ Walk - Tiddenfoot | |||
| Sun Jul 21 2024 | 5 miles | ||
| Leader | Tracey & Dom D Tel: 07745 776793 | ||
| Start Place | Tiddenfoot Waterside Park CP, Mentmore Road. Time: 9.00 AMPost Code: LU7 2AE Grid Ref: SP912239 | ||
| Route | A walk from the pit, up and around Linslade over the fields, through Linslade Wood and the canal back to the start. W3W: witty.carpeted.fairness | ||
| Evening Walk - Northall | |||
| Wed Jul 24 2024 | 4 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | The Swan Inn CP, Northall Time: 6.30 PMPost Code: LU6 2EY Grid Ref: SP960198 | ||
| Route | Heading to Church End, Edlesborough, roadside, then turning off for fantastic views of Ivinghoe Beacon to Ivinghoe Aston and returning via Vine Farm and Butlers Manor. W3W: annual.infuses.wanted | ||
| Pub Stop | The Swan Inn | ||
| Studham | |||
| Thu Jul 25 2024 | 5.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Mike & Helen S Tel: 07835 096057 | ||
| Start Place | Studham. Park roadside or in small car park Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU6 2QA Grid Ref: TL023157 | ||
| Route | A walk through Studham Common to Markyate and back to Studham through delightful woods and downland. W3W: handlebar.huts.earpiece | ||
| Pub Stop | The Red Lion | ||
| Welwyn GC and Brocket Park | |||
| Sun Jul 28 2024 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | Campus West Long Term CP/ground floor of multi-storey (free on Sundays) Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: AL8 6BX Grid Ref: TL235133 | ||
| Route | Heading out through the leafy suburbs of WGC to Lemsford and Brocket Hall, returning via Ayot Green and Brocks Wood to Sherrards Park. W3W: nights.seats.member | ||
| Pub Stop | Two Willows PH. AL8 6AW | ||
| Evening Walk - Great Brickhill | |||
| Wed Jul 31 2024 | 4 miles | ||
| Leader | Steph C Tel: 07762 657293 | ||
| Start Place | The Crossroads, Great Brickhill Time: 6.30 PMPost Code: MK17 9AH Grid Ref: SP902298 | ||
| Route | A lovely walk from Great Brickhill to Stoke Hammond, crossing the River Ouzel at Paper Mill and again at the weir. W3W: factor.join.still | ||
| Pub Stop | Old Red Lion | ||
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