| Cholesbury | |||
| Thu Aug 1 2024 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Mike & Helen S Tel: 07835 096057 | ||
| Start Place | By Cholesbury cricket pavilion Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: HP23 6ND Grid Ref: SP932071 | ||
| Route | A walk from Cholesbury to Dundridge Manor, St Leonard's Church, Grim's Ditch, High Scrubs and Cholesbury Fort. W3W: remodels.sunbeam.handyman | ||
| Pub Stop | The Full Moon | ||
| Hardwick | |||
| Sun Aug 4 2024 | 6.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | Park roadside close to The Bell, Lower Road Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: HP22 4DZ Grid Ref: SP805192 | ||
| Route | The walk leaves Hardwick heading out to Oving, and continuesby exploring the quiet backwaters of Whirchurch. W3W: redefined.lifts.beaks | ||
| Pub Stop | The Bell | ||
| Evening Walk - Old Linslade | |||
| Wed Aug 7 2024 | 4 miles | ||
| Leader | Mike & Helen S Tel: 07835 096057 | ||
| Start Place | The Ouzel Bridge, Leighton Road Time: 6.30 PMPost Code: LU7 1LE Grid Ref: SP917250 | ||
| Route | The route is Firs Path, Old Linslade Church and along the GU Canal. W3W: boomers.searched.culminate | ||
| Pub Stop | The Globe | ||
| Redbourn | |||
| Thu Aug 8 2024 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | Free public CP, West Common, close to cricket pavilion Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: AL3 7NG Grid Ref: TL103119 | ||
| Route | Walking from Redbourn along the Nickey Line to the outskirts of Flamstead and Trowley Bottom, back to Church End, Redbourn. W3W: will.notice.truth | ||
| Pub Stop | The Holly Bush | ||
| Three Locks | |||
| Sun Aug 11 2024 | 11.25 miles | ||
| Leader | Peter B Tel: 07950 951453 | ||
| Start Place | Free CP opposite Three Locks PH Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK17 9DD Grid Ref: SP892282 | ||
| Route | A walk from the Three Locks PH to Stewkley via Hollingdon, along Stewkley High Street to the pub then back to Rock Lane Farm and across to Linslade. The walk proceeeds along Derwent Road and through the woods over Stoke Road to St Margrets Church and pick up the canal path back to Three Locks W3W: acting.propose.ghost | ||
| Pub Stop | The Three Locks | ||
| Evening Walk - Totternhoe | |||
| Wed Aug 14 2024 | 4 miles | ||
| Leader | Paul B Tel: 07413 209202 | ||
| Start Place | Old Farm Inn, Tottternhoe Time: 6.30 PMPost Code: LU6 1RE Grid Ref: SP990211 | ||
| Route | Heading over the ridge to The Knolls and returning via Sewell Greenway and Maiden Bower. W3W: camp.sticks.exit | ||
| Pub Stop | The Old Farm Inn | ||
| Newton Longville August Amble | |||
| Thu Aug 15 2024 | 6.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Pamela B Tel: 07957 221844 | ||
| Start Place | The Crooked Billet PH. 2 Westbrook End. Park at pub. Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK17 0DF Grid Ref: SP843315 | ||
| Route | A circular walk down to Mursley via Salden and return via Drayton Parslow. Views and beautiful countryside in abundance. A few stiles and plank bridges. W3W: modest.back.care | ||
| Pub Stop | The Crooked Billet | ||
| Winslow | |||
| Sun Aug 18 2024 | 13.6 miles | ||
| Leader | Peter B Tel: 07950 951453 | ||
| Start Place | GreyhoundLane CP. Free parking on Sundays. WCs available Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: MK18 3EB Grid Ref: SP770276 | ||
| Route | A lovely walk from Winslow taking a route via Addington, then East Claydon down towards Quainton. We will ascend Conduit Hill - a great viewpoint - before returning back to Winslow skirting Granborough. W3W: fragment.spells.earmarked | ||
| Evening Walk - Heath & Reach | |||
| Wed Aug 21 2024 | 4 miles | ||
| Leader | Gill K Tel: 07857 851164 | ||
| Start Place | Start from pump house on Heath Green, opposite The Dukes. Time: 6.00 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. No dogs please. W3W: minus.nights.edit | ||
| Pub Stop | The Dukes | ||
| Around Aldbury and Ashridge | |||
| Thu Aug 22 2024 | 8.5 miles | ||
| Leader | Peter B Tel: 07950 951453 | ||
| Start Place | Aldbury Recreation Ground, Stocks Road Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: HP23 5RR Grid Ref: SP965128 | ||
| Route | A walk from Aldbury up to the Ashridge Monument, along Duncombe Terrace to the Ivinghoe Beacon CP (we are not going up to the Beacon!).From here we walk through woods to Wards Farm and on to Ringshall, then down Witchcraft Hill to Ashridge College, with an opportuntiy to use the Courtyard Coffee House if wanted. Return to Aldbury. W3W: kilowatt.downhill.defected | ||
| Pub Stop | The Greyhound | ||
| Eaton Bray, Downs and Knolls | |||
| Sun Aug 25 2024 | 8 miles | ||
| Leader | Karen V Tel: 07359 385993 | ||
| Start Place | Eaton Bray Recreation Ground CP, The Rye. Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU6 2BQ Grid Ref: SP968213 | ||
| Route | From Eaton Bray towards Dunstable Downs via Doolittle Mill and passing The Gliding Club. Then pick up the Chiltern Way to Totternhoe Green Lanes and the Nature Reserve before returning to Eaton Bray via The Knolls and Totternhoe. A handful of stiles and a couple of climbs but worth it for the great views across Beds and Bucks. W3W: many.casino.flotation. If CP is full, park considerately roadside nearby. | ||
| Pub Stop | The White Horse | ||
| Pitstone Pootle | |||
| Thu Aug 29 2024 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Pamela B Tel: 07957 221844 | ||
| Start Place | Pitstone Memorial Hall CP. Time: 10.00 AMPost Code: LU7 9EY | ||
| Route | Relaxed walking along pretty and remoter parts of the GU canal down to Bulbourne then returning to Pitstone via bridleways, woodland tracks and Pitstone Nature Reserve. A small diversion to visit Pitstone historic church with lovely views of Ivinghoe Beacon and Pitstone Windmill. A couple of stiles but mainly level walking. No pub stop but a visit to the Lovely Curiositea Rooms at the Pitstone Memorial Hall at end of walk. W3W:slate.enough.wealth | ||
| A Green London Walk | |||
| Sat Aug 31 2024 | 10 miles | ||
| Leader | Mike & Helen S Tel: 07835 096057 | ||
| Route | Alexandra Palace Park, Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, Highgate Woods (coffee stop in cafe) and Highgate. Lunch in Waterlow Park. Option to visit Highgate Cemetery (East Side £6.00). Continue to Hampstead Hill and Parliament Hill. Hampstead, with an option to finish the walk here. (There are buses and Tube back to Kings Cross/St Pancras). The walk continues to Primrose Hill, The Regent's Park and back to St Pancras. Bring packed lunch. Meet Harlington Station for 09:00 Thameslink train to Alexandra Palace (2 changes St Pancras and Finsbury Park). Arrives Alexandra Palace 10:37. (Toilets at Finsbury Park). £19.00/12.50 with railcard, return. CP at Harlington £3.50. | ||
| Pub Stop | The Washington, Belsize Park | ||
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