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Outer Aylesbury Ring Pt 1 - Saturday 16th March 2024

Leader: Trevor Jones Five of us left the cp at Marsworth for the first leg, what a day, and we had great weather. We left the CP at 09.00 and headed along the Grand Union Canal for only about 500 mts, then we went left and followed the Aylesbury Arm for a while. We left the Arm and followed the…

Hannington Hike - 3rd March 2024

Hannington Hike - photos with thanks to Norman Corrin, Steve Clark and Tristan Denton Photos

Circuit from Shortstown - Sunday 25th February 2024

Leader: Therese Jamin Therese's information sheets:  Shortstown and The Tragedy of the Airship R101 Merrian's photos and route map https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72177720315082118 We started outside the Shorts Building, whereTherese gave us a brief history of Shortstown and the…

Haggis Hobble - Thursday 25th January

Ldr: Auld Laddie McCorrin with Wee Ghillie McBunker A jolly crowd of 22 walkers, lots of tartan on display and plenty of haggis at Spoons. Photos from McCorrin and McBunker Photos  

Twixmas Amble - Thursday 28th December 2023

Leader: Alan Leadbetter 9 of us had a lovely walk with Alan. It was a tad blowy but dry as we followed the Biggleswade Green Wheel route in an anticlockwise direction. We stopped for 30mins at the Jordan's mill cafe for our morning break.Then another short stop about 2/3rds round before getting…

Terry's Christmas Cracker - Thursday 14th December 2023

Leader: Terry Brown So nearly Terry's Christnas Quacker - floods on her recce two days earlier. 15 walkers, but a few went early. We avoided the floods and the River Ouzel had got back into its channel so we were able to walk along the riverside path into Leighton Buzzard. Nice lunchtime in the…

Parson’s Nose from Irchester - Sunday 10th December 2023

Leader: Donald the Reindeer Merrian's photos and map of the route https://www.flickr.com/gp/60620372@N07/o04mA219b8 Steve Clark:Well, what a day. 11 intrepid walkers put their little presents in Santa's sack then left the Parson's car park in Irchester in dry weather, but that was to change. We…

Wellington Remembered! Thursday 30th November 2023

Leader: Jim Robinson Wellington ? ….. We met on the village green at Woodford by The Duke ph, The Duke of Wellington visited the village - his pal General Arbuthnott lived in nearby Woodford House. Our mid-morning break was near The Round House between Finedon and Cranford which was built in…

2023-11-26 AGM Walk & Lunch Norman Corrin and Steve Clark

AGM Walk: Ldr: Sir Hikealot. Norman Corrin;  Photos from the AGM walk from Great Doddington led by Sir Hikealot. A good turnout for a nice 8 mile walk in the morning followed by a delicious lunch. A very quick (as normal) AGM ably hosted by our outgoing Chair Teresa Brown along with our outgoing…

Steppingley Step - Sunday 19th November 2023

Photos from Steve and Norman - keep scrolling down Photos from Steve Clark .... another great day. The rest are on my website.www.steveceegalleries.smugmug.comPhotosNorman's photos from CP3 Flitton Nice to see so many familiar faces and friends from locally and far away. All enjoyed it but some…

The Nene & Summer Leys - Thursday 2nd November 2023

Leader: Steve Clark Merrian's photos and route map https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72177720312416606 Steve writes: Well, what a day on the Nene and Summer Leys walk. 5 of us left the car park at 09.30 wading through a couple of dozen swans looking for an easy morsel. We were…

Autumn Colours from Woburn - Sunday 22nd October

A very enjoyable walk, led by Terry and based on the Seven Parishes Millennium Walk with a few tweaks here and there. 20 walkers. A super sunny day in lovely countryside. Lovely to meet and chat to Karen, Richard and Graham of the NEC, and Ian from Bridlington who happened to be in the area. It…

An Autumn Spoons & A Ruby Murray - Thursday 19th October

A Wetherspoon walk in celebration of BBN's 40th anniversary.Another great walk around Milton Keynes and mud free. And what a pleasure it was having lunch in Wetherspoons in Milton Keynes. I personally did not have my usual curry club there, it was well too early, but i was in the Red Well approx…

Northampton Round Completed - Steve Clark

NRP6 all done, I can keep my certificate with pride. It was a sunny day although I had ice on my windows in the morning Steve Clark15th October 2023 P

Northampton Round Part 7 Thursday 12th October 2023

Well, another great day out in the Northamptonshire countryside on the NRP7 led by the intrepid DFH. We left the very small car park, in fact we completely took it over, at Blisworth at 09.30 but came to a halt straight away due to a late arrival. We didn't stay on the canal long and soon came off…

Hike from Hexton - Sunday 10th September

Some photos from Dee Brockway's loop walk from The Raven at Hexton that she led on Sunday 10th. I joined for the 2nd lap in the afternoon. A bit muggy and we only had a few spots of rain. I also handed out 6 BBN business cards on this walk which must be a record. Thanks for organising and leading…

BBN40 Walks & River Cruise - Sunday 3rd September 2023

What a great day, organised by Sarah, a history walk, a treasure trail and an easy amble of approx 6 miles. I was on the easy amble and had a superb time. At 12.45 we boarded the John Bunyan and were away very quickly. We went through 1 lock, expertly handled by our helmsman, had to dodge a few…

Criccieth - Day 4 - 28th August 2023

Day 4 of Adventures with Roy. Our final day, with fond farewells for those homeward bound, some people sightseeing in Portmeirion, and The Intrepid Eleven completing a lovely circular walk with Roy. The bus was elusive (bank holiday timetable ) so on to plan B! The steam train could be heard all…

Criccieth - Day 3 - 27th August 2023

Day 3 of Adventures with Roy. Today we drove down to Aberdaron and then walked around the very tip of the Lleyn Peninsula, for more fabulous coastal views, and many, many steep ups and downs. Tea break looking out towards Bardsey Island and then onwards, passing beautiful slopes of heather and…

Criccieth 25th/28th August 2023

Photos from Gill Struthers Photos

Criccieth - Day 2 - 26th August 2023

Day 2 of Adventures with Roy. We left the heavy showers behind and had another beautiful day of coastal walking, with a bus ride in the middle.Lizzie BridgePhotos

Criccieth - Day 1 - 25th August 2023

Day 1 of Adventures with Roy from Criccieth.Lovely 10 mile walk around Criccieth, slight detour due to very wet, stinky marshland, ending with beautiful coastal views and blue skyLizzie Bridge  Photos

Northampton Round Part 5 - Thursday 24th August 2023

A few photos and and map of the route from Merrian https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72177720310734128and a few pics from the route check https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72177720309920007 You'll never guess who we saw on the walk today ... Dylan Hartley - ex…

Outer Aylesbury Ring Pt 2 : Wing to Waddesdon - Thursday 17th August 2023

  Trevor but mainly Charlie were our leaders for this section of the Outer Aylesbury Ring. Myself and Robert met up with Trevor and Charlie at Wing Church. Although the day started overcast and cool, it wasn't long before the clouds broke and if it wasn't for a refreshing breeze it would have been…

Northampton Round Part 4 - Thursday 10th August

Leader: Dave Findel-Hawkins Map and photos from Merrian https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/sets/72177720310475421/ Part 4 of the NRP was another excellent walk, led by the distinguished Dave Findel-Hawkins. It was a very hot day and plenty of hard tracks and road walking. We walked approx 2…

The Timberland Trail - Thursday 27th July 2023

Leader: Sara Waldron 14 walkers joined Sara for an anti-clockwise walk around the 14 mile Marston Vale Timberland Trail.  The TrailFrom the Marston Vale Forest Centre we headed across the fields to Lidlington with fine views of the Greensand Ridge ahead.  After Lidlington came a few climbs, much…

BBN's Ruby Doo - The Doo - Saturday 22nd July 2023

Our Ruby Doo was “Yabba Dabba Doo”In a year crammed full of special events to celebrate BBN's 40th anniversary, the Ruby Doo at Woburn Village Hall was arguably the 'pick of a great crop'. ~ 64 people were offered a choice of  a 13, 8 or 5 mile morning walk or, for those no longer quite…

BBN's Ruby Doo - The Three Walks - Saturday 22nd July 2023

Woburn Village Hall - The start of the three walks: 13.5 mile walk -  Leader: Dee Brockway 8.75 mile walk - Leader: Terry Brown 3-4 mile walk Leader: Gill Bunker

BBN's Ruby Doo - The 8.75 mile walk - Saturday 22nd July 2023

Photos from the 8.75 mile walk Lizzie's  (first 13) and Norman's photos Lizzie: It was really lovely to join in with your fabulous Ruby Doo, and have a chance to catch up with everyone once again. Thank you so much to all of the organisers and those involved, it was a great celebration for BBN's…

Northampton Round Part 3 - Thursday 13th July 2023

Leader: Dave Findel-Hawkins The map of the walk and Merrian's photos are here Map/Photos NRP3 was another great day, until the last 1.5 miles when the heavens decided to open up. We left Ecton on time and headed out past Overstone Lake, the first time I had seen the lake, then on to Sywell. We…

The Tring Boundary Trail - Sunday 8th July 2023

Leader: John Manning A joint walk with Essex & Herts Group. The Tring Boundary Trail and what a day we had with the Essex and Herts group. We started off on time and then suddenly thunder right above us. Ere we go then. it's going to be one of those days. It did start to rain but by the time we…

Not the Santa Walk - Sunday 2nd July 2023

Leader: Alan Leadbetter Silsoe - Pulloxhill - Higham Gobion - Hexton - Apsley End - Shillington - Upper Gravenhurst - Silsoe A lovely sunny walk with super views all day.  An amazing queue of cars in Pulloxhill, all hoping for a car boot bargain.  Late morning and a few overgrown paths near Higham…

Beat the Builders - Thursday 29th June 2023

Leader: Graham Missing Merrian's photos and map https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72177720309452514 A good walk with a very select group - just 6 of us - did the forecast of heavy rain put folk off?In fact, we were warned about the rain and conditions underfoot and that both pubs in…

Circumnavigate the Globe, Clockwise - Saturday 24th June 2023

  A few weeks ago I led the group walk “Circumnavigate the Globe - anticlockwise” which was pretty challenging due to the overgrown nature of some sections of the route. Yesterday we did the “clockwise” route which also included Mentmore and Slapton villages and added…

Northampton Round Part 2 - Thursday 15th June 2023

Northampton Round Part 2 - Cogenhoe to Piddington Leader: Dave Findel-Hawkins Merrian's photos and a map of the walk https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72177720309093760 Steve Clark:Blimey, what a hot one on part 2 of the Northampton Round. We left Piddington at 0930 heading for…

Greensand Ridge Walk in a Day - Saturday 10th June 2023

What a scorcher – a long hot day!  Congratulations to all our fabulous 42 mile Greensanders. Thank you to our excellent leaders, our brilliant backmarkers and full marks to our superb support team. We couldn't have done it without you all! The walkers: Diane Baldwin, Francoise Bannister. Dee…

Circumnavigate the Globe Clockwise - Thurs 1st June 2023

Leader: Jim Blakelock16 miles Clockwise Around The Globe was an excellent walk. Jim our leader got a BBN mug from Gill for leading his first walk, and we were also joined by Charlie the dog with his boss Trevor. We left the Globe on time at 09.30 and headed along the canal for a couple of miles…

Seven Parishes Millennium Walk - Sunday 21st May 2023

Leader: Chris Burns Well, what a day, 15 trailblazers turned up for Chris's 7 Parishes on Sunday, visiting Eversholt, Ridgmont, Husborne Crawley, Aspley Guise, Woburn Sands and Aspley Heath. We left promptly at 9am and headed out towards the deer park of Woburn Abbey. As we crossed the deer park…

Northampton Round Part 1 - Thursday 18th May 2023

Northampton Round Part 1 : Piddington to Stoke Bruerne Leader: Dave Findel-Hawkins Merrian's photos and map of the rooute https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72177720308388456  Steve Clark:What a great day it was on the Northamptonshire Round led by by the honorable DFH. The weather…

Milton Keynes Boundary Walk Part 3 - 13th May 2023

Leader: Mary Knight Well that's it then, 7 intrepid walkers left Astwood for the last section of the MKBW to Newton Longville for the 21 mile hike. The poor old bus driver asked what time are you being picked up, when we told him that we were walking back he didn't believe us. We walked for 1.5…

If You Can't Beat Um, Join Um - Thursday 4th May 2023

IF YOU CAN'T BEAT UM, JOIN UM went off well. Nick let me know a few days earlier that he was coming and would be after a brew and biccies afterwards and Adrian phoned me on the day saying he was on his way so i thought to myself "What a wonderful dayyyy" okay. that's enough of that song. Five…

Two Grand Union Arms - Thursday 27th April 2023

Leader: Jim Blakelock (Thank you to Jim for leading this walk, when Graham Jones was unable to do so)Steve Clark: 4 intrepid walkers left Aylesbury station to walk to Wendover via the Aylesbury arm - Grand Union Canal and the Wendover arm into Wendover. We had a great day led by Jim, the weather…

Wigginton Bluebells - Thursday 20th April 2023

Leader: Peter HampsonPhotos from SaraPeter led us on a great route through several woodland areas around Wiggington. Our search for bluebells was amply rewarded - some other delights on the way in the pictures ...... Photos    

Clip Clop from Clophill - Sunday 16th April 2023

Leader: Dee Brockway 15 walkers Photos from the 10 mile morning loop -  a very enjoyable walk, with an abundance of spring flowers, blossom and sunshine. Highlights included a Bike Repair Station, the impressive carvings in the woodlands of Campton Plantation, the open countryside around Rowney…

Milton Keynes Boundary Walk Part 2 - Saturday 1st April 2023

Leaders: Terry Brown and Nick Emery Photos: Steve Clark Photos Another great day, though very muddy in places, from Ravenstone to Astwood. The rain held off apart from a small shower. 12 intrepid walkers left Ravenstone after a short delay due to a mix up in timings. We had an EARLY T…

Another Trip to the Brewery - Thursday 23rd March 2023

Leader: Clive Haynes Photos and map from Merrian https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72177720306964217  A few pictures of our walk from Blisworth through the rolling Northamptonshire countryside with an enjoyable lunch stop at the Towcester Mill Brewery tap room. A great day out,…

Milton Keynes Boundary Walk Part 1 Weasel Lane to Ravenstone - Saturday 18th March 2023

Leader: Gill Bunker12 walkers A great day was had by all. We got picked up by the minibus on time and at 830am we were off along the old A421 heading for Stony Stratford for our first T break. We had only been walking for approx 40mins when the path was blocked by a flood, no way round we had to…

What! No Stiles? - Thursday 9th March 2023

Leader: Chris Bent What no stiles", Well there were not, but weather was wet, snow and windy in places. I was the first at the car park, i was there for 08.45, then Chris arrived, at 09.25 we were ready to go so Chris said "Come on, let's get going", We had the first group photo which was me taking…

Chiltern Kanter - Sunday 5th March 2023

Eric Rolfe's photos Photos

Harlington - Saturday 11th February 2023

London Group Walk - led by Bola A few photos from Suzina BlackmanBig thank you to Bola who led a beautiful 18.5 mile, hilly walk from Harlington in Bedfordshire. It was a nice days walking with the BBN & London groups. Photos

Bucks & Back - Thursday 9th February

Leader: Chris Bent13 walkers A few photos from a super walk in the sunshine - the Ouse Valley Way and old Buckingham Arm of the GUC in the morning and back across the fields of Foscote and Wicken in the afternoon. A great day out, thank you Chris. photos

Way Out East! - Saturday 4th February

Leader: Terry Brown11 walkers Photos from Ian Watson  Photos Photos from Suzina BlackmanThanks Terry for a wonderful walk from Sandy. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Photos

Lamport & the Railway - Thursday 26th January 2023

Leader: Chris Bent + 12 walkersMerrian's  photos 

Old Ways in New Growth II - Saturday 21st January 2023

Leader: Dianne Sutton Six of us joined Dianne for her second Easy Amble along some of the old roads and lanes which linked the villages now within the new city of Milton Keynes. It is always interesting walking with Dianne as she has a wealth of information about the places she takes us to. I think…

A Watery Walk - Thursday 12th January 2023

Leader: Sara Waldron18 walkers  A few photos from Andy Hoddle:Pictures from the walk. Sorry if they are a bit blurry, the waterproof mobile case was essential! Sitting in the car afterwards, checking the Strava log, and Virtual Spine miles, the sun came out! Photos

Christmas Cracker - Thursday 22nd December 2022

Leader: Terry Brown Many thanks to Teresa Brown for leading today's Christmas Cracker. I joined at Leighton Buzzard (for the food obvs!) and then we walked back along to the start at Stoke Hammond . My first partial social walk in ages. Lovely to be out again . Merry Christmas to one and all and a…

Santa Walk - Sunday 11th December 2022

Leader: Donald, previously a little known member of Rudolph's team, but now our favourite reindeer. Freezing and foggy - but a very enjoyable and entertaining day.  Chocolates, carol singing, mince pies and mulled wine, Merrian's cracker jokes, Santa and Dee met us at all the churches, Secret Santa…

Another Wetherspoon Walk - Thursday 8th December 2022

Leader: Dave Findel-Hawkins A very enjoyable jaunt with Dave on a frosty day - circular from Great Linford using lots of lesser-known paths and with plenty of time for our traditional Spoons lunch.  A few photos of the mid-morning break  photos Plus photos and a map of the route from…

Christmas Easy Amble - Saturday 3rd December 2022

Organiser: Phil Hastings, Leader: Ian Watson Fourteen walkers participated in the joint BBN/E&H Christmas Easy Amble, an 8.4 mile walk from Therfield, north Hertfordshire, taking in rolling hills and other mixed rural scenery on a cloudy, chilly but generally dry winter's day. The walk was ably led…

AGM Walk and Meal - Sunday 27th November 2022

Thanks to Alan Leadbetter for organising the day - the morning walk, the lunch at The Crown and the AGM. Photos from Gill Bunker and Norman Corrin Norman Corrin: Photos from today's AGM ably organised by Alan Leadbetter. I didn't do the walk but presume everyone enjoyed it. Nice meal at The Crown…

Sundon Saunter - Sunday 20th November 2022 Photos and Comments

Mike Wheatley : I took this photo on the rainy and muddy Sundon Saunter and asked this walker if he needed any help - he signalled he was ok.                               A few photos from CP1 Chalton and the route planner/organiser David Sedgley Photos Photos from Paul Sutherland photos Thank you…

Great Linford Manor - Thursday 24th November 2022

Leader: Chris Bent We had a lovely walk around Yardley Gobion and Great Linford, ably led by Chris Bent. Bit of a deluge at the end but most of the day was dry.Sara Waldron Photos  

First Aid Course - 29th October 2022

   A very enjoyable and productive day with Sue Clements (Clements Training)    photos    Some comments afterwards:      Excellent course, glad I took part. ·    Excellent all round. Thank you. ·    Excellent & enjoyable. ·    Excellent course. Very informative. Gone away feeling a lot more…

Diamonds are Forever? - Thursday 27th October 2022

Diamonds are Forever? Leader: Adrian Moody The first photo from Adrian "The fearless few at the Finedon morning stop", the second from Sara after Jim R had joined the walk in the afternoon  plus a few from Terry. Photos

More Towpath Travels - Saturday 15th October 2022

   Leader: Gill Bunker   8 walkers joined me - lovely to meet Jennifer and James from Wiltshire and to welcome Geoff from London Group,     4 photos from the walk, plus one from Steve at Hemel while waiting for the Northampton train.   Photos   A great day was had on the towpath following Gill for…

Parklands & Ponds - Thursday 13th October 2022

Leader: Clive Haynes A very enjoyable 15 mile, almost figure of 8 walk, from Newton Purcell to Fringford. A day of two halves, misty grey in the morning and but glorious sunshine and vivid autumn colours in the afternoon. Sadly the pub at Fringford wasn't open, but it didn't spoil our day. Thank…

Sundon Saunter Short Route Group Walk - Thursday 29th September 2022

Leader; David Sedgley Photos from Roy Dunham: Approaching the Clappers Photos

Village Meanderings - Sunday 11th September 2022

Leader Roy Carter A BBN walk for the Bedfordshire Walking Festival, 18 miles from Harrold Odell Country Park through the picturesque villages of Turvey, Bromham, Stevington, Pavenham and  Felmersham, all on the River Ouse. Great walk with Roy on the Village Meanderings, and a pint at lunchSteve…

Two Circular Ambles from Ampthill - Thursday 1st September 2022

Leader: Dee Brockway Photos of our ambles from Ampthill. A very enjoyable day out, thank you Dee. Lovely footpaths, scenic Greensand countryside and great walking companions. Congratulations to Jane on achieving a PB and a warm welcome to Paul who joined us for the afternoon. 24 walkers  - with…

Circular from Bromham Mill - Thursday 18th August

Leader Frank Jackson being presented with his "new leader"  mug   Merrian's photos: Photos  In the pub, several of us had a beer called Lister's Tail Wagger.  We'd never heard of the brewery, so here's a bit of info.  The brewery is on a private estate in the south Downs National Park, with no…

Isle of Man Trip - 15th/19th August 2022

Leader: Roy CarterFive days of walking - Photos from Lizzie, Francoise, Norman and AnneArriving on the Island and Day 1:  A little rainy at the start but that soon moved off. A fab circuit around Douglas. Thank you Roy, it was a lovely day.  Lizzie Photos  Day 2: Starting from Port Erin. …

From Cultural to Royal Grounds - Thursday 4 August 2022

Leader: Francoise Bannister A good day's walking in the St Paul's Walden and Knebworth countryside.Photos from Sara and Terry   Photos

A Grand Union of Three Counties - Saturday 30th July 2022

Photos from our Grand Day Out. 13 members walked the 27 miles from Stoke Bruerne to Leighton Buzzard with others clocking up between 4½ and 18½ miles.   A very enjoyable day for everybody – possibly helped by three of our four stops being at canal side pubs! Photos from Gill, Sara and…

Roger's Farewell Walk - Thursday 7th July 2022

  A few photos from Roger's Farewell Walk. Terry said a few words at the start in appreciation of the very many walks Roger has led for the group over the last 25 years or so. He has always been a very popular leader ..... nothing of course to do with his and Margaret's birthday walks every year,…

Herts Hobble - Sunday 26th June 2022

BBN out in numbers on the Herts Hobble! Thanks for your help Norman and Alan.  Jackie Burnett EH (3 photos)      

Ouse Up For a Walk - Thursday 23rd June 2022

Leader: Graham Busch  A great day out with Graham from Bedford along the Ouse and Ivel. He tested our knowledge of the Ouse. We all now know how long the Ouse is, which rivers are longer and how many counties it passes through. Throw in an afternoon pub and an ice cream stop for Val (we all…

Midsummer Meanders - Saturday 18th June 2022 - The Four Walks

The four walks: The morning long walk (leader Sara)  The morning short walk (leader Gill) The afternoon long walk (leader Terry) The afternoon short walk (leader Sara)

Trans-Pennine Hundred - 3rd-5th June 2022

Merrian's photos from CP2 Penistone are here  Penistone    Scroll down for Phil finishing  and a typical post 100 hotel room and photos of Dave F-H and Merrian's CP at Elsecar, the final CP. (the first two photos are at Penistone)  and a Trans-Pennine beer  Photos   :                               …

The Last Muster Revisited - Thursday 26th May 2022

Leader: Graham Missing  19 walkers Photos from Adrian Moody of a very enjoyable day out, walking from Newport Pagnell  to Emberton by way of Lathbury and Sherington and back via Tyringham and Gayhurst,   Photos  

Teabags at the Ready from Billing - Sunday 8th May 2022

Leader: Steve Clark  3 walkersThe Tea Bags from Billing #### about tit, Two walkers turned up, Thanks to Nick Emery and John Davies for turning up for my walk. We had a great day, the weather was great and we had a beer in Gt Houghton near the end, well deserved.Steve photos Steve's photos from the…

Another Arm of the Grand Union Canal - Wednesday 27th April 2022

Ldr: Graham Jones   11 walkers Graham Jones: Heart of England joined BBN for 'Another Arm of the GUC'. 18.6 miles from Long Buckby station, to Northampton station, along the main GUC, before turning onto the Northampton Arm to traverse the 17 downhill locks, and reaching the canal head, where it…

Yardley to Towcester - Thursday 14th April 2022

Leader: Clive Haynes 17 walkers   Photos from Adrian Moody; Thursday's walk from Yardley Gobion. Off to Towcester for lunch at the Towcester Mill Brewery. My eye was drawn to the cask whiskey cider but, at 7.9%, I thought I`d be all over the place with only 35 minutes to drink it. Settled for a…

Around and About Ampthill - Saturday 9th April 2022

Leader: Sara Waldron  11 walkers Photos from Norman Corrin: A few pictures from yesterday's Ampthill walk ably led by Sara Waldron. A bit cold to start off but we soon warmed up. A lovely route of 16 miles or so. Photos

Weston Easy Amble - Saturday 2nd April 2022

Organiser: Phil Hastings Leader: Ian Watson   Photos from Ian Watson (first four photos) and Norman Corrin A lovely joint 8 mile walk with Essex & Herts from Weston in Hertfordshire as part of Phil Hastings series of Easy Amble walks. Sadly Phil couldn't attend and Ian Watson ably stood in for him.…

The Hexton Hobble - Thursday 31st March 2022

Leader: Dee Brockway  16 Walkers Photos from Frank Esaw In spite of the appalling weather at the start of the day quite a few hardy souls (fools) turned out and were rewarded by better weather later in the day.  Photos  The snow blizzards began just as most folk were opening their bedroom curtains…

Oranges & Lemons - Saturday 26 March 2022

Leader: Terry Brown  11 walkers Another great Oranges & Lemons walk  with Terry. Gorgeous weather, all the nursery rhyme churches, bells ringing, a bride, no stiles but there was an obstacle to clamber through, round, over to reach one of our churches. Wall to wall sunshine, Two breaks, the first…

Ouse Up For A Walk? - Thursday 17th March 2022

Leader: Chris BurnsPhotos from Adrian Moody Ouse Up For A Walk ? After the rain the afternoon before, I thought it would be more of an Ouse Up To Their Knees In It. Amazingly, the underfoot conditions weren`t too bad. 23 of us left Sharnbrook on Chris` first lead for the club (can you believe that…

'Illy and perhaps a bit 'Orrible - Sunday 13th March 2022

Leader: Nigel Schofield Photos from Suzina BlackmanThank you to Nigel for a fantastic walk in the Chilterns - it was far from 'orrible and only a couple of little 'ills.Photos

New & Deja Views - Thursday 3rd March 2022

Leader: Terry Brown  19 walkers Photos from Merrian https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72177720297116633 Photos from the recce Photos

Aylesbury-Wendover Canal Walk - Saturday 26th February 2022

Leader: Graham Jones   8 walkers Heart of England had another walk on tour today, down in BBN country, with six local members, and one from London joining us for a 15 mile walk along two arms of the Grand Union Canal. However, before we started walking proper, we were treated to two bits of local…

Old Ways in New Growth - Saturday 19th February 2022

Leader: Dianne Sutton  7 walkers Pictures from yesterday's Easy Amble from Great Linford Memorial Hall.Well led by Dianne Sutton whose knowledge of Milton Keynes and it's history was unsurpassed.Lots of interesting stories to tell. 7 hardy walkers turned up and coped with the poor weather towards…

Woburn Loops - Thursday 17th February 2022

Leader: Diane Baldwin - 14 walkers Travelling over to Woburn for the walk evidence of the heavy rain in the preceding days and hours could be seen and it was extremely dull.  Within 5 minutes of setting off on the walk the sun started to shine and although there was a strong breeze the day was…

Hannington Hike Marshals' Walk - Sunday 13th February 2022

Photos from the Hannington Hike Marshals' walk. Weather and underfoot was diabolical which was hard to deal with to be honest. Thanks to Gill, Sarah and Chris for their company and to Alan Leadbetter for organising. Hope the entrants have better weather than we did! Norman Corrin photos

Sundon Saunter Proposed 18 Mile Route - Sunday 30th January 2022

Lesder: David Sedgley  11 walkers Some pictures from the Sundon Saunter proposed 18mile route group walk. It seems that plenty of parking is available in Mid-Beds, but at the owners risk! Two foxes were seen, way too quick for getting the camera out, similarly a few deer as we approached…

Aroundabout Ashridge - Thursday 3rd February 2022

Leader: Diane Baldwin  15 walkers There were 14 walkers who joined me.  It was a really nice group and considering all the chatting happening I think everyone enjoyed being out on what turned out to be a really nice winter's day.  It is one of the areas I really like to walk with many good…

From the Beehive to the Wheatsheaf - Thursday 20th January 2022

Leader: Clive Haynes  21 walkers It was Clive's first BBN walk as leader and he was presented with a BBN mug - our new leader incentive. That evening Clive posted on FB:  Those on today's walk may remember that the first stile we crossed this morning was broken and that I said I reported it to the…

Water Walk - Thursday 6th January 2022

Leader: Sara Waldron    16 walkers Adrian's photos: My photos from Thursday's walk at Milton Keynes. Started off in glorious sunshine, but within an hour it was overcast for the rest of the day. Parts of MK have changed so much since I was there last (Campbell Park marina area and Willen Lake).…

Chair's Christmas Cracker - Thursday 23rd December 2021

Leader: Terry Brown A very enjoyable walk taking us on part of the Greensand Ridge, through Stockgrove Park, along the River Ouzel and the Grand Union Canal.  We enjoyed mince pies and an extended lunch break in Leighton Buzzard, definitely getting us in a festive mood. Thank you Terry. More photos

Christmas Easy Amble - Saturday 11th December 2021

Twelve walkers joined the BBN/E&H Christmas Easy Amble, a 9-mile walk from Therfield, north Hertfordshire, taking in rolling hills and picturesque rural scenery on a chilly but dry, bright winter's day. The walk was ably led by Ian Watson, standing in for organiser Phil Hastings who had to drop out…

BB&N Walk - Thurs 9th December 2021

Leader: Christine Bramley Photo from Terry Brown:Thank you Christine for a lovely - and truly - B B and N walk yesterday. A small but select group of walkers enjoyed a 16 mile route taking us from Bedfordshire into Buckinghamshire and Northants! Perfect weather and only a few really muddy bits!…

Santa's Tinsel Trail from Woburn - Sun 5th December 2021

Leader: Santa Merrian's photos: Photos Photos from  Sarah Feal: : Photosand Lizzie BridgeA few more photos from Santa's walk. Thank you Santa for a lovely walk today, great scenery, with the Christmas carols and presents, really getting us in the mood, for the festive season ahead.Thanks also to…

AGM Walk - Sunday 28th November 2021

A few photos from Merrian: photos

Bedford Easy Amble - Saturday 6th November 2021

Leader; Judy Nickerson Only one photo  - the group at Milton Ernest  

Shillington Shuffle Marshals' Walk - Sun 31st October 2021

A wild, wet and windy start, pretty atrocious weather - then suddenly the sun came out and the day changed completely. Photos

Teabags at the Ready from Billing - Sunday 24th October 2021

Leader: Steve Clark A BBN walk on a lovely sunny day, but sadly the lunchtime pub was closed.A selection of Steve's photos:  Photos  

Back on Tracks - Thursday 14th October 2021

Leader: Bob Safford Photos from WahidIt's been such a long time since I've done a BBN walk, July 2019 according to my photos.Thursday, we had a great walk with a decent turnout and the weather behaving. Can't ask for better. Many thanks to Bob Safford.   

Monopoly Walk - Sunday 10th October 2021

Leader: Gill Bunker A selection of photos from Jackie Burnett and Steve Clark: Jackie's photos:    and Steve's 

Easy Amble - North of MK Sat 18th September 2021

Leader: Gill Bunker Photos from Sarah: The Fabulous 4 having an amble around Milton Keynes today… our Awesome walk leader Gill laid on a fly pass of geese, cider in the pub and a perfectly timed canal boat for the lunch stop… and the Sun, Happy days.photos And from Lizzie:A few more…

In and Out of Herts - Saturday 11th September 2021

In and Out of Herts - Leader Terry Brown A great day out with Terry. Lovely weather and attractive countryside. Early view of Shillington Church.Mid-morning stop at Pirton where Terry handed round Jim Robinson's Lunch Cake - the recipe is Mrs Jim's (Janet). Today's cake was made by Terry so we…

Stepping out to Stoke Bruerne - 5th September 2021

Leader: Gill Bunker 20 miles from Wolverton Mill on a sunny day. Steve's photos:  photos

Eastbourne Trip - 27th/30th August 2021

Leader: Roy Carter Lots of photos from Lizzie and Sarah - keep scrolling down! Photos from Lizzie Bridge: Day 1 of Roy's walking weekend from Eastbourne. Lovely afternoon walk to Pevensey Castle. With an added short train ride to speed us on our way back for the evening meal.PhotosDay 2.and another…

Weston Easy Amble Mk2 - Saturday 21st August 2021

Leader: Phil Hastings   Seven walkers joined the latest joint BBN/E&H Easy Amble, a 10-mile wander round the picturesque Weston Hills to the north and east of the village of Weston, near Baldock, north Hertfordshire. A bit of a grey day weather-wise but fortunately the only significant actual rain…

Kanter Cake Walk - Saturday 31st July 2021

Leader: Norman Corrin Photos from Sarah Feal and Suzina Blackman   Photos

Trek to Camp 6 - Thursday 22nd July 2021

Leader: Colin StonemanPhotos from Adrian: Today we went on a "Trek to Camp 6" aka "a tour of the Cotes". A scorching day, 30 centigrade, but an enjoyable route on good paths / tracks. The highlight has to be the afternoon stop at Colin`s house for ice lollies, squash and cake plus a chance to…

Therfield Easy Amble - Saturday 3rd July 2021

Leader: Phil Hastings A joint BBN/EH walk led by Phil Hastings from Therfield. A few spits of rain but no more despite having a rucksack full of waterproof clothing.10 miles in total (okay 9.90 to be precise!) Nice route and nice pace. Joined by 2 potential new members so hopefully today's amble…

Ashridge Boundary Trail - Thursday 24th June 2021

Leader: Neil Edmonds Photos from Adrian: Thursday's walk of the Ashridge Estate Boundary Trail. It must be about 10 years since I walked this last. It was a nice return to what used to be a regular stomping ground, but I wish an escalator had been installed in place of the ruddy steps ! Old age…

Bunyan in Greensand Country - 20th June 2021

Leader: Graham BuschA lovely scenic 16-mile pootle from Wilstead today with Graham.He even threw in a military firing range to keep us on our toes, a geology lesson and a BBN bench with green plaque still attached Vicky Owen Photos

Two Trigs - Thursday 10th June 2021

Leader: Sara Waldron Sara and John D's photos:  photos Adrian's photos: Photos from "Two Trigs" walk. No photos of the partial eclipse, but I did just manage to spot it very briefly as it ended and there was enough cloud cover.Thanks for a good day out Sara. (Blimey, I didn`t realise I`d taken so…

Royston Easy Amble - Saturday 5th June 2021

Leader: Phil Hastings Thank you Phil for a lovely 10 mile walk this morning from Therfield HeathJackie Burnett Photos

Woods & Golf Course Wander - Thursday 13th May 2021

Leader: Diane Baldwin Diane's photos:    photos: Adrian's photos:Diane's walk from Aspley Guise. Cut a bit short due to the rain all afternoon. Thanks Diane for arranging the walk. Driving home, it was torrential all around Bedford and when I got home it was bone dry. Typical. Still, good to be out…

Wigginton Wander - Sunday 9th May 2021

Leader: Peter Hamson   19 miles Lizzie Bridge:  A gorgeous walk, on a lovely day in The Chilterns. Thank you Peter.    Photos Jacky Whitwell: Lovely walk today, and good company, thank you  Photos    

Two Loops from Turvey - Saturday 24th April 2021

Leader: Christine Bramley Views along the route Photos

Step Step into the Gardens - Sun 25th April 2021

Leader: Nigel Schofield Photos from Nigel of the  group at mid morning break at Harlington. and one of the garden at  Steppingley - riipening strawberries in a polytunnel at this garden   photos And photos from Suzina f the walk  photos  

Harlington Loop 18 - Sunday 18th April 2021

Leader: Therese Jamin The group setting off on a sunny morning (Sara's photo) and photos from Steve Clark of the walk:  photos

Weston Easy Amble - Sat 17th April 2021

Leader: Phil Hastings A joint 10 mile walk between BBN and Essex Herts today from Weston ably led by Phil Hastings. A nice gentle pace which for some of us was much needed after the hiatus of the lockdown. Sunny day but quite chilly.Lovely to see so many familiar faces and catch up with what's…

Maulden Merry Mistletoe Meander - Sun 6th December 2020

Well it was a different day on the BBN Xmas walk . It should have been renamed to Maulden Merry Misty Meander. Thanks to Dee  for coming up with the route and to Terry  for her assistance. Despite the Covid restrictions we still had an enjoyable day singing at the churches. At least we found that…

Around Chesham -Thurs 17 Sept 2020

Leader: John Davies3 walkers Thanks to John for a lovely walk on Thursday, past the windmill and on to Chesham.   Liz Liz's photos: photos  

A Stony Saunter - Sun 13 Sept 2020

Leader: Gill Bunker   6 walkers  16.7 miles A lovely sunny day, a great bunch of walkers and a surprise ice cream stop. Photos from Gill, Liz and Sarah photos

Thatcher's Way - Thurs 10 Sept 2020

The Thatcher's Way - 18 miles - Leader: Roy Carter A lovely day and a super walk through rolling countryside with lots of views - 9 of us joined Roy for the day - it was so good to be meeting up with old friends again - and all day there was plenty of room for social distancing. Priory Park,…

Wander to Whaddon - Thurs 5th March 2020

Leader: Dave Findel-Hawkins 21 on the walk, plus Paddy the dog - 15½ miles Plenty of mud again, though Dave did change the first part of the morning walk to take us on a less muddy route - which we all greatly appreciated. A lovely welcome from a good-hearted man at Whaddon Church who let us eat…

A Clean Sweep! - Thursday 20th February 2020

Leader: Terry BrownWalkers 19 (?)  9 miles (morning only) An unexpectedly high turnout on a day when the weather forecast was pretty grim with strong winds and heavy rain expected later.. A good day for a figure of 8 walk!Not a lot of mud, and an excellent mid-morning break at the Langford Garden…

Bedfordshire Villages Revisited - Thurs 6th Feb 2020

Leader: Judy Nickerson 29 walkers, just under 15 miles A lovely sunny day, a cloudless sky, undulating countryside and views, lots of daffodils and snowdrops, the Ouse back within its banks and hardly any mud - a  great day to be out  and a really enjoyable walk, thank you Judy. Merrian's photos…

Ridges & Vistas - Thursday 23rd January 2020

Leader: Geoff Curnock18 walkers, 15 miles Misty all day - so not so many vistas - but still very enjoyable - lots of interesting information from the leader on the way round.  A good walk, thank you Geoff. We bagged a LDP, the Tice Way, a footpath between the villages of Spratton and Teeton, opened…

New Year Walk & Lunch - Sun 19 January 2020

Leader: Norman Corrin11 walkers, Morning walk followed by lunch at The Red Lion, Stevington.How will our merry band of walkers remember the day? Scenic      Muddy boots     Mind the bog!    Glorious English countryside, lit by winter sunshine     Slippy slidey moments with gumboot shoes    …

A Winter Walk in the Chilterns - Thurs 9th Jan 2020

Leader: John Davies 15 walkers, 16 miles The sun came out late morning, wonderful to be out in the Chiltern hills, bit of a mudfest at time and rain towards the end of the afternoon. It's a lovely route (and includes a Spoons) - thank you for a good walk John. Photos and map from Merrian:…

Xmas Spoons - Thursday 19th December 2019

Leader: DFH 13 miles, 11 walking plus Dennis and Mike at the Penny Black. We certainly got what we signed up for !   A lot of paddling, much mud, and rain in the afternoon  - but a super Spoons and good company.  Another memorable day out ! Photos and map from M - plus some photos at the end from…

Will She, Won't She? - Thurs 12 December 2019

Leader: Mary Knight 12 brave/hardy souls on walk.  16 miles.  Wet,  wet, wet.  Thank God for church for lunch stop.  Mary brought some pipe insulation (aka a snorkel)  to put on barbed wire.  Mince pies left over from Santa walk gratefully received. Photos and map from DFH and M - Not many - some…

Santa's Seasonal Saunter - Sunday 8 Dec 2019

12 (s)miles, 24 strollers Sunday - Sandy - Santa - Sunshine - Sparkle - Singing - Splendid Santa's Sack  - Stuffed Santa - Spectacular Santa's Support Staff - Superb Salute! Photos and videos from Merrian: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157712128461831 and DFH  photos  

Thanksgiving Day Special - Thurs 28th November

Leader: Peter Simon20 walkers, 15 miles A bit of a mudfest at times, but the weather was better than we expected and there were some fine views as we climbed the Downs in the morning. It got a bit greyer later, but it was a  two cake walk! Happy Birthday Peter, and thank you for a good day out.…

On the Other Hand -Thurs 14 November 2019

Leader: Jim Robinson 11 of us turned up, which was probably 11 more than Jim was expecting. A one-stop strategy was adopted. A mid-morning break, then the quickest way back to the pub in Woodford. Another memorable walk. Thanks to Jim whose local knowledge meant we didn't have to paddle and splash…

The Reverse of an Old'n - Thurs 31st October 2019

Leader: Roger  Skerman 16 miles, 28 walkers A lovely walk on a super Autumn day. Happy Birthday Margaret - delicious cake! Here's to the return of the Old'n - it is such a good route. Merrian's photos and map are here https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157711585418197 and photos…

Vectis Trail, Isle of Wight - 22nd-25th October 2019

Walking the Vectis Trail - led by the wonderful Jill Green and Jim Catchpole.  All superb; the walks, the views, the sea, the leaders and their knowledge of the Island, the hotel, the food, the entertainment (the rain is already forgotten). A really great trip. 14 walkers, two cyclists, one…

Going Underground? - Thurs 17 Oct 2019

Leader: Mike Bowley  19 walkers A linear walk, taking the train from Bow Brickhill to Lidlington, then walking back. The question:  Going Underground ? The answer:    Yes ! We travelled on a converted District Line underground train, one of three such trains serving the Marston Vale Line which were…

Where the Wind Blows - Thursday 3rd October 2019

Leader: Bob Safford 16 miles, 12 walkers plus the leader! A very enjoyable day in the North Beds countryside, lots of new paths for most of us. Thank you for another good day's walking Bob. Photos from Merrian and map ("the batteries ran out on my gps, so I didn't get a complete track") …

Return of Doris - Thursday 19th Sept 2019

Leader: Geoff Hancock 11 on the walk, smidge over 14 miles.  We were grateful that Geoff had done some path clearing. M's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157710950344401 and Dave's photos photos  

Three Locks, Two Loops - Sun 15th September 2019

Leader: Therese Jamin A very warm day for this walk along the Grand Union Canal venturing to  Rocklane Farm and Soulbury in the morning. We stopped  at the Three Locks Pub for Lunch and were pleased of the shade in Rushmere Park in  the afternoon returning to our cars along the canal after a…

Beds Wooded Wolds - Thursday 12th Sept 2019

Leader: Roy  Carter 16.75 miles 23, then 22, on the walk - including 11 guests  - the walk was part of the Beds Walking Festival. Merrian's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157710821791848   and Dave's  photos

On Safari - Thursday 5th September 2019

Leader: Sara Waldron 15 miles with no stiles!   22 walkers Lots of lovely sunshine but not too hot - just the day to be on safari with Sara. What did we see - Ankole Cattle, Bactrian Camels, Sable Antelope, Wallaby, White Rhino, Emu, Wild Ass, Wildebeest, Common Eland, Pygmy Goat. Elephant, Giraffe…

Nine & Six Approx - Thursday 22nd August 2019

Leader: Christine Bramley 28 walkers in the morning, 25 in the afternoon; the distance in the title. A figure of 8 walk from Carlton, with a very warm welcome on our return to The Fox at lunchtime - very sociable with everyone able to sit together in the pub garden, and the food looked good. A fly…

Winding around the Turbines - Thurs 8th August 2019

Leader: Roy Carter24 walkers, 16.3 miles Another lovely summer's day, the countryside around Olney looked wonderful in the sunshine. Beautiful sunflowers along the field edges near North Crawley.  No traffic on the A422, closed for resurfacing.Interesting information from Roy about the turbines.…

Flitwick Moor and More - Thursday 25th July 2019

Leader: Dee Brockway 18 walkers, 16 miles from Silsoe Only Mad Dogs and BBN  ............ out in the heat on a day that breaks all temperature records. It was hot, hot hot !  There was an escape route by car from the lunch stop at Pulloxhill plus a shorter direct return to Silsoe for some. Eight…

ALBINO 75 - Thurs 11th July 2019

Leader: Roger Skerman18 walkers morning, 15 afternoon, 15 miles A lovely day and a super figure of 8 walk. Birthday cake in the woods and a lunch stop at The Albion, one of our favourite hostelries. A great way to celebrate!   Happy Birthday Roger. Photos (Gill and Wahid) - keep scrolling down!…

Wendover Gap 15 - Thursday 27 June 2019

Leader: Dave Yorston, 7 walkers A great day out in the hills walking the 15 mile Wendover Gap route. The sun shone all day, the Chilterns looked beautiful - lovely scenery and wonderful views, poppies in the fields and rambling roses in the country gardens. Dave Y is leading us round the 26 mile…

Teapots from Olney! - Sun 23rd June 2019

Leader: Norman Corrin 21 walking, plus 2 for the cream tea Merrian's photos of a very enjoyable day are here   https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157709248987816 (Route map at the end of the photos)

Rest at Wrest - Thursday 13th June 2019

Leader: Sara Waldron 15.2 miles,  7 walkers braved the weather forecast.  We  were joined  by a very interesting and knowledgeable companion - Aaron from Vermuyden Group. We got a bit damp, but it was a most enjoyable day and certainly a very sociable lunch break, all sitting together under a huge…

A Wander from Woburn - Thursday 30th May 2019

Leader: Terry Brown 29 walkers A very enjoyable day walking from Woburn - through the Park, morning break at Eversholt,  through the Safari Park and lunch at Aspley Guise. Back through the woods and Woburn Sands. Lovely countryside and some great views. Thank you for a good day out Terry. Map and…

Hadrian Hundred May 2019

Many congratulations to all BBNers who completed the Hadrian Hundred. Commiserations to those who didn't finish - it was an extremely challenging event and there were a huge number of retirements.  Photos from Norman of our sucessful finishers:  Photos

Down by the Riverside - Thurs 16th May 2019

Leader: Geoff Curnock17 walkers, 15.5 milesA lovely sunny day - a great day to be out walking - thank you to Geoff for putting on a Pop Up and  filling the gap on the programme. A walk across the fields up to Irthlingborough, then along the Nene towards Wellingborough with a coffee stop in…

Old Tracks to an Abbey - Thurs 2nd May 2019

Bob's walk but Sara subbed as Bob was unable to lead.16.5 miles. Bob's walk was a most enjoyable route taking in several sections of disused railway line and passing Turvey Abbey, resplendent in the sunshine. Many dark threatening clouds but only a tiny sprinkle of rain!Sara Photos from DFH: photos

Wakerley Woods Wander - Sat 27th April 2019

Leader: Anne Addison This is an area I haven't visited before and I found countryside lovely. Five of us went on this walk; we were expecting Storm Hannah to join us but she only put in an appearance for a bit of a blow in the early afternoon!   Anne's route took us on the Jurassic Way through…

WHACKO - Thurs 18th April 2019

Leader: Roger Skerman 21 walkers, 15 miles Very foggy at the start, so no views from Ampthill Park and it was impossible to see Houghton House from the Greensand Ridge path - but the sun soon burned through and it became a wonderful sunny day. Bluebells in the woods, plenty of sunshine, lovely…

Locks, Crocks and a Few Soaks in Apparels - Thurs 4th April 2019

Leader: Colin Stoneman 17 walkers Locks, Crocks and a Few Soaks in Apparels - Colin's take on Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. It was a bit cold and windy all day and we certainly got a soaking in the afternoon.Colin cut the walk a bit short, we skipped the afternoon break and returned in good…

FFF Fetch a Cloth - Thurs 21st March 2019

Mary's walk, led by Super Sub DFH as Mary was busy unpacking boxes in her new home.  !4 walkers, 14 miles from Pattishall  through lots of interesting countryside and lovely old stone villages, including sections of the Knightley Way, the Macmillan Way and the Grand Union Canal. A great surprise…

London A-Z - Sun 17th March 2019

Leader: Gill Bunker Merrian's photos are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157690444998883 and from DFH: photos

Two Loops out of Three - Thurs 7th March 2019

Leader: Peter Simon Despite a howling wind and forecasts of a wet afternoon, nineteen BBN members showed up at Toddington on Thursday, 7 March, for a fifteen-mile walk.  The route followed the Chalgrave Heritage Walk in a clockwise direction to Tebworth via Wingfield, and then continued to lunch at…

From Two Saints to A Laud - Thurs 21st Feb 2019

Leader: Eric Cartwright 29 walkers A bumper crowd, a good forecast and a great day walking from Cranfield (St Peter & St Paul).We didn't get to a Laud (Sherington) - Eric reckoned it was a tad too far, but we did get to Chicheley and an extremely friendly welcome at the Chester Arms. It was very…

Towers & Bowers - Thurs 7th Feb 2019

Leader: Geoff Curnock 14 walkers, 15½ miles A very cold and windy morning, a fair bit of mud, lots of kites spotted overhead, a lovely sunny afternoon. Thrapston and the River Nene, the Nene Way, Jim told us the story of the old railway viaduct and the boat moored under the road bridge.  The muddy…

Loopy from Harlington - Thurs 24th Jan 2019

Leader: Sara Waldron A good day out with Sara - two loops from Harlington - after nearly 30 years of SS events from Barton Sara took us on paths many of us had not walked before -  31 walkers, so plenty of folk to have a chat with - it was a bit misty most of the day and there was some mud in the…

Three Spires in Three Shires - Thurs 10th Jan 2019

Leader: Roy Carter Photos from M and DFH of Roy's walk from Riseley. What a great name for a BBN walk! M's photos and a scan of the route :  https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157677625764918 and DFH's photos: photos

The Three Kings - Sun 6th January 2019 - Walk and Meal

Leader: Therese Jamin Celebrating Three Kings' Day - the three wise men from the Orient, the Magi, visited the manger of baby Jesus in Bethlehem and offered him gold, frankincense and myrrh Some photos from Daniel: photos    

Christmas Amble -Thurs 27th December 2018

Leader: Phil Hastings A total of 20 people and a Gromit turned out for a leisurely post-Christmas amble of 11 miles from Radwell Meadows just outside Baldock. Some tracks were a bit muddy but overall underfoot was not too bad and the weather was pleasant for walking. Thanks to Roy Carter for…

Oranges & Lemons Sunday 23rd December 2018

Leader: Terry Brown The walk was a real success thanks to all the preparation and research Terry had done! All 21 of us had a great time discovering parts of the capital we don't normally see. Some of the churches were well hidden!  Therese It was a very enjoyable interesting day .....Terry had…

Christmas at Wetherspoons - Thursday 20th December 2018

Leader: DFH Our traditional pre-Christmas jaunt to a local Spoons - this year The Cordwainer, Northampton. Another Thursday of lovely sunshine, with just a sharp shower towards the end of the walk. Dave timed our arrival at Spoons perfectly, early enough for there to be plenty of room for everyone…

Holly Hobble - Sunday 16th December 2018

A lovely sunny day for our seasonal stroll through the North Bucks countryside.  Shame Santa could not walk with us, but there he was at all the churches to lead the carol singing, with a lot of bell ringing and a rousing Ho Ho Ho. Thanks to Santa for organising the day, M for the festive treats,…

Roger's Pop Up Surprise - Thurs 13th December 2018

A cold and frosty morning that turned into a lovely sunny day - a wonderful day for Roger's Surprise Walk which took us from Ampthill Park through Greensand Ridge countryside to Haynes and back. Thank you Roger for putting on a walk for us at short notice.  It was a great day out in lovely…

Stanton Low to Stoke Goldington - Thurs 29th November 2018

Leader: DFH Nearly everyone togged up in full weather gear but were overdressed.  A few smart folk read a later forecast and were far more suitably dressed.  Matthew was in shorts! There were lots of stops for people  to remove layers, and that was before we got to Newport Pagnell.  The sun came…

AGM Walk - Sun 25th Nov 2018

  Map of the route

Sundon Saunter - Sun 17th Nov 2018 - Harlington CP

Sundon Sundon Saunter - Harlington Checkpoint photos  

Off to Find Buckingham - Thurs 15th Nov 2018

Leader: DFH 23 walkers 16 miles Dave, standing in for Chris Bent, took us for an enjoyable day's walking in the North Bucks/'Northants countryside. And we did find Buckingham!  We spied the church in the distance as we walked towards Maids Moreton. M's photos from the recce…

Timberland Trail - 1st Nov 2018

Leader: Linda Marsh 30 walkers, 15 miles A walk of the Marston Vale Timberland Trail. It was a dismal day - but that was just the weather not the walkers! Its a good route through some lovely countryside, and it was such a shame to walk in the rain and mist.  I vote this one goes on the programme…

Sundon Saunter Marshals' Walk - Sun 28 Oct 2018

Photos from the 18 mile marshals' walk - it turned into a lovely day with great views, and we all agreed it is a good route. Hope the walkers on the day enjoy it as much as we did! M's photos and map https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157699707497092 Jackie Burnett's photos photos

Copse Chase But Only After Olney - Thursday 18th October 2018

Leader: Mick Smith Walkers: Lots!   28 or 29? Excellent start with the village hall toilets available - the photos on the wall of the Ladies made us laugh. 9 miles to Olney in sunshine, then a leisurely lunch with time for a bit of market shopping - a new scarf here, some onion sets there  ......…

Not Gliding, Just Walking - Thurs 4th October 2018

Leader: Therese Jamin 17 miles, 15 walkers Early mist over the Chilterns, but it soon turned into a gorgeous day.. Wonderful sunshine, lovely countryside, Autumn colours, splendid views. A great day's walking, thank you Therese. Map and photos from DFH

Let's Find the Planes - Thurs 20th Sept 2018

Leaders: Mary Knight and Gill Bunker 9 walkers, 16 miles Standing in for Chris and unable to recce beforehand, with the help of Mary's GPS and some local knowledge from Eric we managed to find our way round. "It was all good except when it wasn't" someone commented at the end.We got slightly damp…

North Bedfordshire Wolds - Sun 9th September 2018

Leader: Roy Carter - the walk was part of the Beds Walking Festival. Photos from Wahid:  We had a great walk (as usual) led by Roy. The blackberries  were particularly abundant and tasty!  photos

Last of the Summer ? - Thurs 6th September 2018

Leader: Geoff Curnock 17 people had an enjoyable walk from Summer Leys Nature Reserve to Earls Barton. Merrian's photos and map of the route: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157701042725475 Geoff's photos: photos

A Wing & A Prayer - Thurs 23rd August 2018

Leader: Adrian Moody 16 miles, 22 walkers We'll wing it on the day and pray it works ok - it did, and we all had a great day out in the Northamptonshire countryside! Steve's photos: www.steveceegalleries.smugmug.com Merrian's photos (and partial map) are here:…

Brewery Walk - Sat 18 August 2018

Leader: John Davies 12 miles, 10 walkers Lots of new footwear on show today for our walk in the hills and visit to the Chiltern Brewery. A loop around Wendover, then a climb up Coombe Hill for a mid-morning break, sheltering from the wind, with hazy views, and looking across to Chequers - which we…

Bash it! Beat it! All Bound from Barton! - Thurs 9 Aug 2018

Leader: Dee Brockway 16.93 miles, 28 walkers and Charlie. The Sweat from the Met had to come to an end one day - and it was today! The photos from DFH tell the story:  photos

Another Stroll from Shefford - Thurs 26 July 2018

Leader: Terry Brown 14/15 miles Mad dogs and BBN .......  24 walkers, and there was Terry thinking no-one would turn up for a walk on what was forecast to be the hottest day of year so far!  . It did get very hot - up to 34o in the afternoon, but Terry shortened her planned walk and threw in extra…

Stepping out to Stoke Bruerne - Sat 21 July 2018

Leader: Gill Bunker 20 miles, 7 walkers (till mid morning break, then 6) Merrian's photos from the recce two days before, plus route map up to when her gps battery died:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157699241063655 And one from the day - another hot one - enjoying a…

3 Pubs & A Brewery - Sat 14 July 2018

Leader: Dave Yorston 4 walkers joined Dave for a gentle 12 mile walk over the Chiltern Hills, visiting 3  pubs and finishing at Malt The Brewery in  Prestwood. Dave and Merrian's photos and map of the route:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157693318976220

Roger's Birthday Walk - Thurs 12 July 2018

Leader: Roger Skerman 17 miles, 26 walkers Another celebratory stroll from Ampthill Park.  Lovely day, great countryside, new paths, cake from Roger and birthday girl Terry, lunch stop at The Albion. Enjoyed by all. A good day's walk, thank you Roger. Merrian's photos (and map) are here…

McBride, Meads & Johnson - Thurs 28 June 2018

Leader: DFH 15 miles  19 walkers McBride, Meads and Johnson - Dave set us a puzzle to tackle!   Where were we going?We tried to get the point, but we were no further forward. We kicked off, ruck-sacks full, too late for a Haka. It was so hot, there was a bit of scrum at the half time pub. There…

Stomping to Fenny - Sun 24 June 2018

Leader: Sylvie Norris 4 walkers, 15 miles Stomping to Fenny with Eamsea. 3 turned up, better than none before. So 4 of us hit the trail. Great walk Eamsea sorry I wimped out before the end. Steve photos

A Splendid Meeting - Thurs 14 June 2018

Leader: Colin Stoneman 16 miles Photos from Merrian are here https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157692216493200 and DFH photos and photos from Wahid photos

A Bound Around Ashridge - Thurs 31st May 2018

Leaders: Sara Waldron and Neil Edmonds Merrian's photos are here https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157669638301208 and here are Dave's: photos

A Lap of Northern Bedford - Thurs 17 May 2018

Leader: Wahid Khan 19 miles, 12 walkers and Gromit What a wonderful day for our walk around Bedford with Wahid.  The countryside looked lovely in the sunshine with dry paths winding through woods and round  fields, and the may in blossom, cow parsley and the last of the bluebells. From Priory Park…

Morecambe & Brown - Thurs 3 May 2018

Leader: Peter Simon Thirteen humans and one dog turned up at Wheathampstead to walk a circuit of 15 miles via Peters Green, the southern boundary fence of Luton Airport and the Upper Lea Valley Way through Harpenden. The weather was bright and warm.  Lunch was eaten at the 15th century ruin of…

Could Be Frosty Near May - Sun 29 April 2018

Social walk, Sunday, 29 April - Could Be Frosty Near May Comments and photos from Therese Jamin 10 walkers on a very enjoyable day - cold and wet in the morning but no "proper rain". We appreciated the beautiful spring colours with varying shades of green. The bluebells were at their best, making a…

A Motte, a Maiden & a Cathedral - Thurs 19 April 2018

Leader: DFH (standing in for Geoff Hancock) 19 walkers, 15 miles A hot, hot day in the Chilterns.  From the Knolls (Totternhoe Castle) with fantastic views over the surrounding countryside, we followed the Totternhoe and Sewell Greenways (former railway line) to the outskirts of Dunstable.  A climb…

A Little and Long Walk - Sat 14 April 2018

Leader: Gill Bunker 19.3 miles, 14 walkers Little and Long became just Long as taking in Little Linford would have meant paddling.  There was still a lot of water about, but we did get to Long Street.  People seemed to come and go, well mainly go.  Two left early as arranged,  whilst half the group…

Wetlands and Waistlines - Thurs 5th April 2018

Leader: Bob Stafford 24 walkers, 16 miles This walk certainly lived up to its name - the Wetlands of the Nene valley - a very watery walk in places.  Do look at Dave's photos! We started along the former railway line between lakes, with a short break at the very impressive new Rushden Lakes with…

Magical Mystery Tour - Thurs 22nd March 2018

Leader: Martin Lawson 23 walkers, 17 miles Hartwell, northwards, over the M1, and on to Piddington. Odd name, we thought. Where did that come from? See  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piddington%2C_Northamptonshire and http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Piddington Mid-morning stop at the circular…

Frog Band Tour - Thursday 8th March 2018

Leader: Steve McMorrow 16 miles, 27 walkers Well, the email didn't work - we all turned up to walk in the mud with Steve.  A very cold and windy car park saw walkers huddled in a trolley bay for shelter.  A visit to the Frog Band and Howe Park Wood, then along the North Bucks Way (we didn't realise…

WWW - Virtually an Internet Walk? Thursday 22nd February 2018

Leader: Adrian Moody16 miles, 20 walkers It looks like The Scribe has been coaxed out of temporary retirement for a further review of a Thursday walk, or was it because Gill can`t remember what went on between the start and finish ? and that`s without a pint of Waddle Goose cider !   A virtual…

Pop Up: Messing about at Marston - Thursday 15th Feb 2018

Leader: Adrian Moody14 walkers. Our second pop-up walk, courtesy of Adrian. Starting at The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine, slightly shorter today, 12½ miles in total and another figure of eight, which seem to be popular. Both routes were from one of Adrian`s sunday clubs, the Ise Valley…

West-East Rail - Thursday 8th February 2018

Leader: Mike Bowley 20 walkers enjoyed a good day out with Mike, catching the train from Bow Brickhill to Lidlington and then walking back. The conductor was amazed to see so many passengers getting on his train and then bemused by the number of ticket he had to issue.  Luckily Mike had the money…

Two Counties Radius - Sat 3rd Feb 2018

 Leader: Therese Jamin Sat was very wet and muddy/slippery but I think was enjoyed by all. 16 people were at the start - 3 left at lunchtime having done 9.5 miles. After lunch, sheltered in our cars, the pub or the supermarket cafeteria 13 of us started off with a choice of doing another 8 miles or…

Around the Abbey - Sun 21st Jan 2018

Leader: Linda Marsh 13 walkers In view of the rain in the past few days and the weather forecast for the day - sleet and rain - Linda made the welcome decision to avoid the mud and to take us to the Abbey in better weather. Instead she took us on a walk around Caldecotte Lake, the Ouzel Valley,…

Pop Up Great Linford - Thurs 18 Jan 2018

Leader: Gill Bunker Going Loopy from Linford - 22 walkers - 14.5 miles BBN's first  Pop Up Walk -  surprisingly the sun shone all day - I hope you all enjoyed the walk.  Here's to the next one! DFH's photos: photos

Studham Stumble - Thursday 11 Jan 2018

 Leader: John Davies 18 walkers, 15.5 miles A misty murky day in the Chilterns - so not many photos - but it didn't spoil our walk. Thank you John. Cakes from the Birthday Girl and a very warm welcome from The Red Lion at Studham cheered us on our way. DFH's photos photos

No Trains or Planes - Thurs 28 Dec 2017

 Leader: Jim Robinson 15 miles, 15 walkers No trains or planes .....but there was a,lot of  snow.  Walking in a Winter Wonderland -  you'll see from Dave's photos that the sun shone all day and the rolling Northamptonshire hills looked stunning under a coating of snow. Draughton Crossing on the…

Santa’s Ultimate Sundae - Sun 17 Dec 2017

I've corrected my mistake following a missive from M: "....... people like me making a fuss about words when you've got plenty of  better things to do with your time .....  the pub only had keg beer, (no cask beer). Not the other way round.  I know it's just words  but we haven't gone to the dark…

Christmas at Spoons - Thurs 14 December

 Leader: Dave Findel-Hawkins 16 on walk in morning and 16 in afternoon.  Jake did just am and Di just pm. Merrian & Brian came for lunch.   For this year's Thursday Walks Christmas Celebration BBN visited the new Wetherspoons at Bletchley - Captain Ridley's Shooting Party'   Bletchley is best known…

No! No! No! Not the Santa Walk - Sun 10 December 2017

Santa's Ultimate Sundae  Well what a fantastic Xmas walk that was! Full of ho ho ho, much jollity and laughter amongst our BBN friends and a bright beautiful crisp December morning. Then my alarm went off! I pulled back the curtains, looked at the snow snow snow and thought “This is going to…

Chilterns in Winter - Thurs 30 Nov 2017

Leader: John Davies 18 walkers, about 16 miles A lovely sunny day, but oh so cold as we left Cholesbury. Lots of woolly hats, but worn with sunglasses. The Chilterns looked stunning  - the beechwoods in the winter sunshine and those beautiful chalk valleys.  Our lunch stop was Spoons in Berkhamsted…

Pre-AGM Walk - Sun 26 Nov 2017

Leader: Gill Bunker 21 walkers A lovely sunny morning and a 8 mile walk from Cosgrove using the disused Buckingham Arm canal, the River Ouse and the Grand Union Canal, returning for lunch at the Barley Mow and then the AGM. Some photos from Merrian…

Henry VIII's Granny - Thurs 16 November 2017

Leader: Dianne Sutton 31 walkers and about 13 miles. Note from Colin Stoneman:We came across a strange VR road sign on Di's walk. Whilst in Towcester today I popped into the museum to see if they could explain it. According to them it is a Telegraph Marker Junction Sign. A quick look on Google and…

Margaret's Birthday Walk - Thurs 2nd Nov 2017

Leaders: Roger and Margaret Skerman 30 walkers plus Charlie, 17 miles Greensand Ridge - Sandy - River Ivel and the Kingfisher Way - morning break with birthday cake by the river at Blunham - Sandy - Everton - lunch break at Potton - Sutton - returning through the leafy paths of Sandy Heath. A very…

Autumn Colours - Saturday 21 October 2017

Leaders: Gill Bunker and Linda Marsh, walking the MK Parks Trust 25 Mile Challenge through the woods and parkland of Milton Keynes. 19 walkers Thank you to Linda for the historical background, and to  Milton Keynes itself for providing so many surprises for folk who previously only knew it from the…

Ouse That? - Thurs 19th October 2017

  Leader: Roy Carter It didn't rain, like the forecast! 25 on walk, 17 miles DFH's photos  photos

John Nickerson Memorial Walk - Sun 15th October 2017

There was a huge turnout on last Sunday's walk from members of the BBN, Essex & Herts and Thames Valley groups. The unseaonably warm and sunny weather made for a near-perfect day.  I don't know if anyone kept count, but my best guess would be that around 90 people showed up.  If someone has an…

Best Bits from Barton - Sun 8th October 2017

Leader: Dee Brockway   17.5 happy walkers (Lucy only joined us at lunchtime!) and 2 dogs, Charlie  and Gromit, (that's a total of 43 legs!) enjoyed glorious weather on this 19.7  (according to the GPS police) walk. The clear, bright day allowed us all to marvel at the wonderful views from Barton,…

Marston Meander - Thurs 5th October 2017

Leader: Derek Jacob 26 walkers + 2 dogs Another enjoyable day meandering with Jake, from the Forest Centre to Ridgmont and back.  Sunny, and it got very warm at times.Great to see M at the lunchtime pub. DFH photos photos

Glenn's Twin? Wood You Believe It? - Thurs 21 Sep 2017

Glenn's Twin? Wood You Believe It? Leader: Adrian Moody 19 walkers, 15 miles A very enjoyable day making a circuit of Bedford - the River Ouse - River Valley Park - Putnoe Woods - Twinwood Airfield - Bedford Park - back along the river. Twinwood Airfield was a WWII training airfield. During the war…

Not Rest at Wrest - Thurs 7 Sept 2017

Not Rest at Wrest Leader: Roger Skerman  16 walkers A big thank you to Roger for stepping in for Sara and taking us on a great day out from Ampthill  via the Greensand Ridge, Ridgmont, Woburn Park, Eversholt and the Ampthill woods.  DFH's photos of a most enjoyable day. Photos

Single to Grafton Regis - Thurs 10 Aug 2017

Leader: Mike Bowley 21 walkers. A bus ride  to Grafton Regis, then a very enjoyable walk  on a sunny day - back via Alderton, Yardley Gobion, Pottersbury and Furtho (including a visit to the dovecote and church), with a lunch stop at Cosgrove, The afternoon took us by canal, river and brook back to…

Cream Tea Trot - Sat 29 July 2017

Another great day out in the Chilterns with the Chairman.13 walkers plus 3  more for the scones photos

Five Tons -Thurs 21 July 2017

Leader: Roy Carter    15 walkers.  A good day out in Northamptonshire with lots to see, and the rain held off until the afternoon. A toast to M who was unable to join us: photo   DFH collected the "tons", pubs and an elephant:   photos    plus a few phoitos of the walkers: photos

Corby - Sat 15 July 2017

Leader: Wayne Rowlett A Walk Around Corby - 34 miles Photos

Albino 3 - Thurs 13 July 2017

Leader: Roger Skerman 24 different walkers (figure of 8 walk)  16.5 miles Roger's birthday walk - a super day out from Ampthill Park , the Greensand Ridge, great views, shaded woodland, open country, and another visit to The Albion - the pub that invites you to bring your own food. Good to be…

Travelling Again - Thurs 29 June 2017

Leader: Dianne Sutton 17 walkers, about 12 miles Stony Stratford - Calverton - gargoyles and Travellers' graves - Passenham - Deanshanger - Potterspury - Furtho - Cosgrove - Stony Stratford We seemed to pack a lot of places in - it was a very interesting walk with lots of local information and…

Here 'n' There - Thurs 15 June 2017

 Leader: Alan Leadbetter 14 walkers, 16+ miles. Alan took us on some of the route for next year's From Here to There challenge - a  very enjoyable day out in the Northants countryside. Thank you Alan. Merrian's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157685093744445 Wahid's…

Woburn, Potsgrove, Eversholt - Sun 4 June 2017

Leader: Linda Marsh 15 walkers, 16 miles Another sunny day in the Woburn hills - the woods looked lovely -  it clouded over  a bit in the afternoon.  Great to welcome Andy and Louise.  Lots of new paths (even to us locals).  A very enjoyable day Linda, thank you. Photos

Trains, Boats & Planes- Thurs 31 May 2017

 Leader: Bob Safford 17 walkers, 16 miles A great day out in the rolling Northamptonshire countryside. Lots of sunshine, attractive villages and hamlets, country estates and a super pub garden. The plum cider was extremely popular. Brampton Valley Way - Spratton  - Holdenby - alongside Althorpe…

North Yorks Moors 100 - Martin's 20th + BBN CP, Rosedale

  Merrian's photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157681588977643

Behold a Giant - Thurs 18 May 2017

Leader: Jim Robinson Merrian's photos:  We had a good day, lots of information from Jim, 16 on the walk.https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157680961078423 

Loopy in Rushmere - Sat 13 May 2017

Leader: Peter Engledow 10 walkers Very enjoyable walk going Loopy in Rushmere with Peter - lovely countryside, lots of bluebells, gorse, ice creams. A great day out, thank you Peter. Photos

Dave & Lynn's Regtirement Walk - Fri 5 May 2017

 Leader: Dave Yorston 15 miles 14 walkers (10 in the afternoon) A fabulous day out in the Chilterns  - sunshine, bluebells, beer at  Malt the Brewery.   Dave led a great walk and pulled the pints at lunchtime. The start of another BBN tradition?  Martin carried his own bridge, surf board, rucksack…

Breaking the Brickhills - Sunday 23 April 2017

 Leaders: Sylvie Eames and Norman Smith 14 walkers. about 12.5 miles.  A super day out with Sylvie and Norman - Caldecotte Lake - Bow Brickhill - Little Brickhill - Great Brickhill - lunch by the Grand Union Canal - Waterhall Park.  Lovely countryside, lots of sunshine, great company and  lot of…

In Search of the Black Gelding - Thursday 20th April 2017

Leader: Steve McMorrow (for Colin Burnett) 23 walkers, 16 miles An interesting day out in a less walked area. The weather couldn't really make its mind up- there was a bit of mizzle as we started and the views were a bit misty, but it cleared up and the sun came out in the afternoon.  Winslow - old…

The Hobbit - Thursday 6th April 2017

Leader: Roger Skerman 23 walkers, 15 miles A gloriously sunny day in the Chilterns, lovely countryside and great views from the hills.   Merrian won "Why the Hobbit?" as we went from Bison Hill to Ivinghoe Beacon but sadly the pub was closed so no winner's pint or half pint. (It was too clever for…

Secret Elephant Walk - Thursday 23rd March 2017

  Leaders: Colin Stoneman and Steve McMorrow 32 (33 in the afternoon) enjoyed Colin and Steve's walk from Salcey Forest via Tathall End, Linford Wood, Hanslope and Hartwell. A bit of mud, lots of sunshine and plenty of interesting information about the places we visited. Secret Elephant:"Secret" as…

Santa(s) (i)Pod - Thursday 9 March 2017

  Santa(s) (i)Pod – 290 days to Xmas -  (Look at the photos!) Leader: Nitro Man - Adrian Moody - 64 quarter miles from Bozeat 16.5 miles 29 walkers Bozeat - the Unilever Estate - Sharnbrook - Odell - Country Park - Harrold.  A lovely day for walking, lots of sunshine and undulating…

Three Locks Meander - Thursday 23rd February 2017

Leader: Geoff Hancock 12 walkers plus the leader - plus Storm Doris A great day out with Geoff - his first walk for the group. Three Locks - canal - Old Linslade - across the fields for a morning break at Soulbury Church - back towards the canal, then uphill to Great Brickhill for the lunchbreak.…

Ambling the Ouse to Olney - Sat 18th February 2017

 Leader: Gill Bunker  17 walkers, 19.5miles Newport Pagnell - River Ouse - Linford Wood - Gayhurst House - Tyringham - Three Shires Way - Emberton Park - Olney - Petsoe End - Sherington - Lathbury - Newport PagnellMerrian's photos from the recce…

From Brickfields to Country Park - Thursday 9th February

Leader: Roy Carter 25 walkers, 16 miles Roy took us back in time to the Brickfields of the Marston Vale. Walking through the Country Park of today it was hard to imagine what the area was like when the biggest brickworks of the country were here, though coming from Bedford I can well remember all…

In search of the County Boundary - Saturday 4th Feb 2017

Leader: Mary Knight 12 walkers enjoyed a super day out with Mary - Chackmore - Stowe - Ouse Valley Way/Palladian Way - Biddlesden - Whitfield - lunch in the garden of the Stratton Arms at Turweston - the airfield - back to Stowe for a late afrernoon break - finishing near the Corinthian Arch.  We…

Two Mills Link - Thurs 26 Jan 2017

Leader: Derek Jacob 28 walkers - Wootton - Stagsden - lunch at Bromham -at the Mill or the Swan - back via the Ouse - Great Denham - Kempston Mill - Wootton    15.5 miles. A very enjoyable day's walk, thank you Jake.     Walkers at Bromham Mill   photo Some of Wahid's photos - more on our Facebook…

Nene Way/Barnwell - Thurs 12 Jan 2017

Nene Way to Barnwell and a Sandwich Hunt Leader: Geoff Curnock 10 intrepid walkers - tho' the weather was not as bad as forecast - no snow! A very enjoyable day - the sun came out briefly at Wadenhoe for our mid-morning break and there was a  bit of drizzle in the afternoon, but nothing worse when…

New Year Lunch Walk - Sun 8 Jan 2017

 Leader: Steve Smith  "8 miles round Little Paxton Nature Reserve. 17 turned up for walk and 14 stayed for meal. Beautifully crisp morning and clear blue sky. Saw a  couple of herons on the lakes. Lovely mid morning stop.  Delicious food in newly refurbished pub which will be doing good business if…

Year End Stroll - Thurs 29 Dec 2016

  Leader: Gordon Shaughnessy    (Afternoon:Peter Simon)   19 walkers.   Happy Birthday Colin. What a super day for BBN's last jaunt of the year - a 15 mile figure of 8 walk from Redbourne - the sun shone all day - the frosted  countryside looked lovely -  it was great to be out walking with…

Risdene Railway Romp – Where’s Rudolph? Thursday 15th December 2016

Leader: Adrian Moody Rushden and round about, singing with Terry and lunch at Wetherspoons. Thank you Adrian. Photos Dave's photos photos See Merrian's map of Rudolph's Romp round Rushden and her embellishment showing Ian Bunker's alternative lunch venue - so glad he wasn't on his bike!    

Tinsel at Towcester - Sunday 11th December 2016

 Leader: Santa A very enjoyable day out with Santa with sunshine, carol singing, mince pies and mulled wine.     Link to Steve's photos www.steveceegalleries.smugmug.com Towcester - Bradden - Weedon Lois - Wappenham - Abthorpe - Towcester 23 walkers  Photos

Milton Keynes Monopoly Walk : Pt 2 Thursday 1st December 2016

Leaders: DFH (am) Brian Graves (pm) 22 walkers A very enjoyable day out in the December sunshine - the morning through Brickhill Woods and the afternoon bagging more properties on the MK Monopoly Board. Thank you to Dave for leading the morning section, and it was great to have Brian leading us…

Another Bit of Cross Bucks - Thursday 17th November 2016

 Leader: Jim Morrison 18 walkers (12 in the afternoon)  15.4 miles  Winslow - Addington - Verney Junction - back to Winslow for lunch - Swanbourne - Mary's lost her cap in the wind - and back to the cars.  Criss crossed two disused railway lines.    Our second section of the Cross Bucks Way…

A Little Bit of Bully - Thursday 3rd November 2016

Leader: Roger Skerman A Little Bit of Bully - from the Bull at Wheathampstead to the Bull at Whitwell.via Kimpton. 16 walkers plus Charlie.  Happy Birthday Margaret. Lots of lovely open countryside and attractive villages. Another great Thursday.  Thank you Roger and Margaret for a very enjoyable…

Doc Marten's Area - Thursday 20th October 2016

Leader: Roy Carter 19 walkers.  Another lovely Autumn day, lots of sunshine and a really interesting walk. We learned some of the history of Dr Martens boots - the original Dr Marten himself in Germany - the air-cushioned sole - their arrival in England and Wollaston - the naming of the boot 1460…

A Collection of Nature Reserves - Sun 9th October 2016

 Leader: Therese Jamin The walk went well. very good weather and good attendance; 15 walkers and 1 dog in the morning. 13 plus dog in the afternoon. Therese's photos: photos 

Underground, Overground - Thursday 6th Oct 2016

Leader: Bob Safford 17 walkers, 18 miles.  Draughton Crossing - along the disused railway line  - part of the Northampton to Market Harborough Line - now the Brampton Valley Way -  lots of interesting features - wooden and ceramic markers, seats – excitement as we got our torches ready - …

The Travellers' Graves Walk aka The Great Fire of Stony Stratford - Thursday 22nd Sept 2016

Leader: Dianne Sutton 18 walkers, including Brian G who joined us for the morning. 14-15 miles. Bit of mizzle drizzle in the morning, but lovely and sunny from lunchtime onwards.We didn't get to the Travellers' Graves as the footpath Dianne intended to use is closed  for the duration of building…

Chiltern Views and Woods - Thursday 8 September 2016

Leader: John Esslemont 15 on the walk, Carol and Charles from Thames Valley (as well as John, of course).  M's gps clocked 16.5 miles. Two sets of photos:  M's Flickr link  https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157673595119855 and DFH's photos: photos 

Queen's Oak and Slithy Tove - Sunday 4 September 2016

 Leader: Gill Bunker Wolverton Mill - Cosgrove - Yardley Gobion - the Queen's Oak - Alderton - River Tove - Stoke Bruerne - excitement at locked locks and sunken boat - canal - Tove -  pilates lesson - Castlethorpe - Tove - bull - Cosgrove 10 walkers, thank you all for being such good company and…

A Shorter Wildflower Wander - Thursday 25 August 2017

 Leader: Dave Sedgley A lovely walk on beautiful sunny day with great views from the Sundon Hills.  18 walkers.  Good to meet Carol and Kerry.Lots of wild flowers in the chalk hills - Rosebay Willow Herb, Autumn Gentian, Harebells, Scabious, lots of Twayblade Orchids which had just finished…

Summer at Wetherspoons - Thursday 11 Aug 2016

Leader: DFH M's photos from the recce https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157671325889501 and the walk https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157671205589910 24 walkers in the morning, 25 in the afternoon, plus Gordon joined us at lunchtime. A lovely summer day, super…

Chairman's Cream Tea Trot - Sat 6 August 2016

Leader: Noman Corrin A lovely sunny day with great views.  14 walkers plus Charlie, 12 in the afternoon.  Delicious scones at lunchtime - another new BBN tradition to be enjoyed again in the future!  It got hot, but we all thoroughly enjoyed the day, Thank You, Norm  Photos

Fares Please! - Thursday 28th July 2016

Leader: Mike Bowley All went well. Train on time. 22 on walk. Little rain which came heavy only when in the pub. Timing was perfect for the 3.30 finish. Nobody told me if the mileage was over or under 15.Mike Dave's photos photos and the link to Merrian's photos and map  …

The Albino Walk 2 - Sunday 14th July 2016

Leaders: Roger & Margaret Skerman Merrian's map and photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/sets/72157670995914846

Greensand Ridge in a Day - Sunday 10 July 2016

Walking the Greensand Ridge in a Day - 10th July 2016 Jackie's photos are here Photos    Gill B's photos are here Photos 26 walkers (25 finished):Graham Bayes, Dee Brockway, Terry Brown, Brin Bunker, Gill Bunker, Jackie Burnett, Chris Burns, Graham Busch, Jim Catchpole, Geoff Curnock, John…

Into Ashridge - Thursday 30 June 2016

  Leader: Gordon Shaughnessyy Merrian's photos.  Sorry there are so few, I was nattering a lot. 23, then 22 (Brian did the morning), on the walk.https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157670466876915

Tebworth - Sunday 26 June 2016

  Leader: Sylvie Eames Steve Clark's photos are here  www.flickr.com/photos/131244540@N07 Looks like everyone enjoyed the day!

Toddington, Tebworth, Tingrith - Thursday 16 July 2016

 Leader: Peter Simon Toddington – Chalgrave Great Pond - Tebworth –  late morning break at Battlesden church – Lunch at Eversholt –  birthday treats – Happy Birthday Alan – Daniel's poppy princess - lovely poppies near Tingrith – gloom when Gareth…

Back to Willow Brook - Thursday 2 June 2016

Leader: Anne Addison 11 walkers, 18 miles Willow Brook - Blatherwycke - the Hall was built in the 18thC but is now long gone - only the church remains - the estate has links with "Mr George" of Weetabix  - Kingscliffe - Fineshade Wood - the lovely village of  Doddington - the old water mill and…

Sundon Hills & Beyond - Thursday 19 May 2016

 Leader: Paul Keech   There were 18 participants on the 15 mile walk on a sunny day but there were no reports of any unusual wildlife. I took a few photos that I took as there were no other volunteers.  Paul   Paul's photos

Northants Icons - Thursday 5 May 2016

 Leader: Jim Robinson 14.5 miles, 15 on the walk Merrian's photos are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157667912066936 some notes from Jim    

Thornborough & Buckingham - Sunday 24 April 2016

  Leader: Sylvie Eames Steve Clark's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131244540@N07

Gayton Locks - Thursday 21 April 2016

Leader: Colin Stoneman A walk on the Queen's 90th birthday 22 walkers, 15.75 miles Bugbrooke - northwards to join the Nene Way/Northampton Round - Heygates Flour Mill - Kislingbury - joining the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal - flight of locks - turning bridge at Gayton Junction - Grand…

A Bit of Cross Bucks - Thursday 7 April 2016

Leader: Jim Morrison The Globe, Linslade - Soulbury - Soulbury Boot - Stewkley - lunch at Swanbourne (either the Betsey Wynne or St Swithins) - back via Stewkley  - Liscombe Park - Linslade Wood and back to The Globe. Things we learned today: The Cross Bucks Way starts at Linslade and crosses the…

Let Them Eat Cake - Thurs 24th March 2016

  Leader: DFH Boddington Reservoir – The Twistle, Byfield – mid-morning break in pocket park on the former Great Central Railway - Eydon –– lunch at Chipping Warden (in the Griffin or the bus shelter). The afternoon took us on field paths, over the Oxford Canal, through…

Lakes Towns & Woods - Thursday 10 March 2016

Leader: Linda Marsh   Caldecotte Lake - Bow Brickhill - through the woods - morning break at the the county boundary - Woburn Park - lunch break at Woburn - back through the woods - outskirts of MK - and back to the Lake.   28 walkers, plus Brian who caught us up by car as he could not get through…

A Wander from Bugbrooke - Thursday 25th Feb 2016

Leader: Dianne Sutton A lovely sunny day, rolling countryside, great views.  24 walkers.  Lunch at the Red Lion, Litchborough. Two lots of photos, so keep scrolling down. DFH's photos are here Photos Gill's photos are here Photos

From Court to Hollywell - Sunday 21 Feb 2016

 Leader: Eric Cartwright Another walk that Norman and I joined for the afternoon.  A quick wave to the three Chris's who were only doing the morning walk and had left a car at North Crawley.  Clare stayed for lunch in the bus shelter then walked back to Cranfield direct. So 10 walkers in total,…

Whittlebury Wanderings - Sun 14 Feb 2016

  Leaders: Chris Bent and Frances Craven 6 walkers plus Grommit in the morning. Two of us joined them at Lillingstone Lovell for the afternoon. A sunny day, though a cold wind near the Obelisk.  Serious mud in places, but lots of lovely open countryside and fine views. A good walk and a very…

Across Bucks to a Bald Buzzard - Thursday 11 Feb 2016

  Leader: Mike Bowley A cold frosty morning first thing - but the sun soon came out and shone all day. 19 walkers. Welcome to Sara. Merrian's photos are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157664045115030 From Mike: " I was asked a couple of times about where the Cross Bucks…

More Old Ground - Thursday 28th January 2016

Leader: Steve McMorrow A lovely sunny day. Steve took us out to the west of Milton Keynes with a lunch stop at Whaddon. 17miles and 23 (24 in the afternoon) walkers (I think). Merrian and Dave's photos are here photos

Wolverton Wander - Sunday 24 Jan 2016

A Wolverton Wander - Ldr Peter Engledow Bletchley to Wolverton by train, then walk back to Bletchley Four of us on the walk: Wolverton - Grand Union Canal - River Ouse - near Calverton - muddy field as we got to the North Bucks Way - Brian left here - met Milton Keynes Ramblers on a walk from…

MK Monopoly - Thursday 14th January 2016

Milton Keynes Monopoly  Thursday 14th January 2016 Leader: Brian Graves, assisted by Colin Burnett and Steve McMorrow. 24 walkers  A tour of northern Milton Keynes taking in some of the sites on the MK Monopoly Board. Bradwell Windmill - Wolverton Station - The Secret Garden - MK Museum - the…

New Year Walk & Lunch - Sunday 10th January 2016

Anchor Inn the New Year : Walk and Lunch Leader: Steve Smith Merrian's photos are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157663252058601 Distance 7.05 miles, 12 on the walk plus Norman, Pat and Ian who walked back from the pub to meet us. 18 for the meal. We were lucky with the…

End of Year Stroll - Thursday 31st December 2015

Map of route word (431KB) pdf (312KB). My gps clocked 15.1 miles, 17 on the walk.  Yet another pub in GBG but not on GBG walk.  The photos include some of people - for Tony. (M)

Christmas at Wetherspoons - Thursday 17th December 2015

Map of route word (2MB) pdf (446KB). 17 + 1 on the walk, + 3 in the pub, Happy Birthday Mike.  Welcome to Jill and Jim who nipped back to England to walk with us.  Why was there a picture of Richard Dimbleby in the pub?  DFH says it's Sir Hugh Greene (now why didn't he tell me earlier) (M) (DFH)

Santa's New Suit - Sunday 13 Dec 2015

Map of route word (683KB) pdf (382KB). My gps clocked 13.5 miles.  22 + 2 + 1 on the walk, thank you to all Santa's little helpers. Alan's photos  Photos Gill's photos     Photos (DFH) (M) video1 (3MB) video2 (4mb) video3 (753KB) video4 (1MB) (Brian)  

Hanslope Hike - Thursday 10th December 2015

Map of route word (368KB) pdf (275KB). 18 -3 + 2 on the walk. My gps clocked 15.2 miles, but I started from rec not pub.  We were all prepared for 2 dots rain, but it didn't really start until we finished, phew.  The fields weren't as muddy as Gill expected, another phew.  The rec man opened up the…

AGM Walk - Sunday 29th November 2015

Map of route word (346KB) pdf (264KB). The day didn't start well when the key for the village hall broke - photo of that to follow. 19 on the walk, my GPS clocked 7.56 miles.  It was windy.  Welcome to Jeanette. (M) Alan's Photos   Alan's Photos

Another Safari Walk - Thursday 26th November 2015

Map of route word (480KB) pdf (334KB) My GPS clocked 16 miles, 19 on the walk, welcome back Jake, get better soon Gill, welcome to newly retired Therese, pub didn't open at lunchtime, saw giraffe, kite, heron, pigs, deer, sheep, children, horses, bison, female elephants and calf (though not Roger,…

The Puzzled Monkey Walk - Thursday 12th November 2015

Map of route word (628KB) pdf (368KB). 22 on the walk, my GPS clocked 16.6 miles.  Yet another pub in the GBG for lunch.  I deleted my photos before I unloaded them (whoops), and my notes (more whoops). (DFH)      

Some Chalfonts and a Harefield - Sunday 8th November 2015

Some photos from the walk leader who says  A small but select group!  It didn't rain and I made it round! (John D)

Brook & River Ramble - Thursday 29th October 2015

Map of route word (368KB) pdf (260KB).  My GPS clocked 16.4 miles. 16 on the walk.  Happy 60th Geoff, for previous Friday. Yet another pub in the Good Beer Guide. Fotheringhay may be pronounced Fothering-hay, Fothering-gay or Fothering-ay.  Kites at the start.  Barnwell Manor. Princess…

Monopoly Walk - Sunday 18th October 2015

Map of route .odt (2MB). 29 on walk, plus Brian in several places.  Dave's gps clocked 21 miles.  The photos tell the story of the day.  Gill handed out "money" at morning tea break. (dfh) (Brian) (m)  

Wave to the Prime Minister - Thursday 15th October 2015

Map of route word (491KB). My GPS clocked 15 miles, 23 on the walk. Welcome to friends from Essex & Herts and Thames Valley.  Notes from Chris (16KB).  We passed the pub where Mary was told off.  We had apples from "help yourself". (DFH) (M) Video (4MB), another video (4MB).  

Bedford Back Waters - Sunday 11th October 2015

No map of route yet, I misread my gps and thought I had full batteries - nope, flat batteries. (Sorry Sybil) 30 +1, -4, -5 = 22 on the walk.  Well done Dee and Phil for not losing anyone.  Willington Dovecote is where Gill's Ian first met Sybil - climbing over a stile with her bicycle.  This is…

Riseley with Stile - Thursday 1st October 2015

Map of route word (443KB). My gps clocked 14.4 miles, 14 on the walk, lots of interesting information (thank you Eric), Happy Birthday Jim (excellent cake, thanks), egg farm producing 3 million eggs each week, solar lake, even though we walked across several recently ploughed fields my new shoes…

Ambling the Ouse - Sun 20th Sept 2015

 6 walkers, a misty start but the sun was shining by the time we got to Olney. A good group, three of us getting in the miles before Shotley. We had a bit of fun, the theme of the day being Dormice - We came across a Dormice  survey - a population of dormice that were displaced by the Channel…

Cople SE5A - Thursday 17th Sept 2015

  A very enjoyable walk from Cople on a lovely sunny day with good view from the Greensand Ridge. Cople-Willington-Northill-Ickwell-Shuttleworth-Old Warden. Thank you Adrian. 16 walkers.  The first photos are from Adrian's recce (which explains why daffodils are blooming in September). My photos…

2015 September Dorset Weekend

    A wonderful, wonderful weekend.  A massive thank you to John and Jan for the thought, time and effort they put in to make our few days in Dorset so very enjoyable. Photos  FRIDAY   Friday  SATURDAY Saturday   SATURDAY EVENING  Saturday Evening    SUNDAY  Sunday

GBG1 - Wednesday 2nd September 2015

Map of route word (605KB) pdf (360KB). 15 on the walk, my GPS clocked 15.6 miles.  We saw heron, buzzard, kestrel (with alarm call).  Bread pudding recipe (Dave says he uses less milk and doesn't bother with the orange peel).  The only reason for having the walk on Wednesday, instead of usual…

Summer 'spoons walk - Thursday 27th August 2015

Map of route word (657KB) pdf (377KB). 8 on walk, plus Phil at lunchtime, plus Gordon and Christopher just after.  My GPS clocked 14.5 miles.  Saw kites and buzzards, some paths we haven't been on.  The piglets wouldn't come out of their hut. (DFH from recce) (M)  

From Coachway to Fairway - Thursday 20th August 2015

  Welcome to Bob. Standing room only on the bus. Some of our bus pass people gave up their seats! 25 walkers.  Coachway – Broughton –  near Jim's house in Milton Keynes Village – mid-morning break by Waitrose at Oakgrove. Views over Caldecotte lake. Lunch at Bow Brickhill.  An…

To Watford Gap - Thurs 06 Aug 2015

  15.4 miles – 18 walkers out – a bit of  drizzle first thing but that didn't last – then a lovely sunny afternoon.  Good to meet Helen, Peter's daughter. West Haddon – Jurassic Way – Winwick – Yelvertoft – Lunch at Crick in the pub garden – Grand…

Castle to a Park - Sun 02 Aug 2015

  Bolebec Castle to Bolbeck Park Bolebec Castle Whitchurch – Old Chapel at Creslow – morning break at Dunton Church – lunch stop at Mursley – North Bucks Way – ice creams at Bradwell Abbey – the concrete cows – Railway Walk – Bolbeck Park After the…

On the Edge (Northants) - Sun 12 Jul 2015

  20 miles in the rolling countryside west of Brackley with great views  – 15 walkers.    A very warm welcome to Julia (friend of Gill McM), to Karen (in the last three weeks she has done her first challenge walk, helped on  the FTAB and now been on her first group walk) and to Jan (Ian…

The Albino Walk - Thursday 9th July 2015

Map of route word (1MB), pdf (377KB). 23, then 21, on walk, Dave's GPS clocked 18.4 miles.  Excellent pub stop, they allowed us to eat our lunch.  Happy Birthday Roger, we had cake. (M)

Pulloxhill Figure of Eight - Thursday 25th June 2015

Map of route word (436KB) pdf (282KB). My gps clocked 15 miles, 15 (+1,-1,+1) on the walk.  Thank you Linda, looking forward to the next one.  134 steps down from the Clappers.  The landlord of the Cross Keys is the longest serving (ha!) in Bedfordshire. (DFH) (M)

Over Old Ground - Thursday 11 Jun 2015

Ldr: Steve McMorrow A super walk on a sunny day.  The countryside looked lovely in the sunshine - lots of good views and wild flowers. Steve was worried about the rape field but we came through unscathed. 19 walkers out. Welcome to new member Kerry, Julie from Thames Valley and guest Jim. About…

Charnwood Charmer - Sunday 31 May 2015

Charnwood Charmer Summertime Special Joint walk with Anytime Anywhere - Woodhouse Eves - Bradgate Park - Newtown Linford - Ulverscroft Priory - Beacon Hill.  Started in rain, but finished in sunshine with glorious views from Beacon Hill.  Thank you Tim for a very enjoyable walk. Photos

A North Bucks Round - Thursday 28th May 2015

Map of route word (606KB) pdf (355KB). My gps clocked 17.4 miles (including walk to and from start), 22 on the walk.  Welcome to new member Riitta.  Much talk of Red Rose 100. (DFH) (M) (Brian)    

Red Rose 100 Saturday 23rd May - Monday 25th May 2015

(Dennis) (DFH) (M) Marshals' Walk weekend - Friday 1st May 2015 - Monday 4th May 2015 (M) Thanks to Roger Hand for photo of Dave finishing

Lea'lands - Thursday 14th May 2015

Map of route word (672KB) pdf (382KB). 12 plus the leader, my gps clocked 17.2 miles.  Roger and Margaret weren't "absent - weather", they were "absent - theatre".  Colin was "absent - weather/distance/chicken wake".  It was good to test the wet weather gear - let's be positive.  Loads of history…

Another Marston Meander - Thursday 30th April 2015

Map of route word (635KB) pdf (366KB). 18 on the walk, my gps clocked 15 miles, welcome to Celia who told us about Hairy Bitter Cress and Garlic Mustard, welcome to our newest BBN member Nichola, Gary had new shoes, pub was shut (best laid plans, etc, thanks for trying Jake), John had new (not new,…

Celebration of Pennine Way - Sunday 26th April 2015

Map of route word (573KB) pdf (382KB). 8 (plus Grom) started, my GPS clocked 14.5 miles.  Interesting introduction to the walk from Frances.  Welcome to Bob from South Manchester - we were holding him up, so we persuaded him to go ahead.  Frances and Pearl also chose a different, and at times much…

From Coachway to Tramway - Thursday 16th April 2015

Map of route (298KB) My gps clocked 16 miles, 18 on the walk (-1, +1), only 2 people had to pay on the bus, Steve had Travelodge socks on but I forgot to take a picture, we saw where DFH & Brian had played Sunday football but not their changing room (an old railway carriage), Wolverton Town Trail. …

Ashwell Amble - Thursday 2nd April 2015

Map of route word (672KB) pdf (447KB). My gps clocked 15.3 miles, 20 on walk.  Welcome to Nichola from Ramblers and Mafe from London group.  Friends of Friendless Churches, saw first Brimstone butterfly of year, Jim told us of interesting migration of Monarch butterfly, sunny, legs out for the…

Two Ways to Emberton - Thursday 19th March 2015

Map of route word (532KB) pdf (331KB). 24 on the walk, Mike swapped places with Graham at lunchtime.  My GPS clocked 15.6 miles, including walk to start from home.  Let it be known, there was no mud on Gill's walk. (DFH) (M)  

LDWA AGM C Walk - Saturday 14th March 2015

Map of route word (598KB) pdf (350KB). (M) (DFH)  

Chiltern Kanter - Sunday 8th March 2015

CP 1 Photos(Gill) Dave and M's photos from their walk on the day before event.  Info about Bridgewater Monument pdf (1MB). (DFH) (M)

Nearly Spring in the Chilterns - Thursday 5th March 2015

Map of route word (797KB) pdf (419KB). 19 on the walk, my GPS clocked 16.4m. Geoff saw badger setts, we heard a woodpecker.  It's Chollsbury, Chezam and Berko to the locals.  Cholesbury Camp. Chiltern Heritage Trail. (DFH) (M)    

Titchmarsh NR and Nene Way - Thursday 19th February 2015

Map of route word (480KB) pdf (308KB). My gps clocked 13.2 miles. 26 on the walk.  Jake spent the morning with the breakdown service, so missed the walk, shame.  We saw lots of kites.  Thanks for all the information Geoff.   Sorry this is a short report, my voice recorder went on the blink. (dfh) …

Northampton Round - The Finale - Thursday 5th February 2015

Blisworth to Stoke Bruerne Map of route word (391KB) pdf (288KB). 21 on the walk, my gps clocked 14.4 miles. Jim spotted Golden Plovers in a field, some of the lads decided to add in an extra crossing of the A43, birthday cake from Colin and birthday biscuits from DFH (thanks chaps), those of us…

Where's Bunty Bagshawe - Thursday 22nd January 2015

Map of route word (517KB) pdf (318KB). 29 on the walk.  Welcome to non-LDWA member Gary.  A branch leapt out and bit Gill, Adrian Kildare checked her out, pronounced nothing serious and prescribed less chat.  For some of us it wasn't "Where's Bunty Bagshawe?", but "Who's Bunty Bagshawe?"  All…

Another Canal Roundabout The 2015 Version - Thursday 8th January 2015

Map of route word (408KB) pdf (299KB). A combination of the lunch time pub (The Navigation) being closed for refurbishment and the fact the River Tove has flooded (some will remember Gill Bunker's walk last year near Castlethorpe) has meant some re-routing.  The morning session will be near 9 miles…

Christmas at Wetherspoons - Thursday 18th December 2014

Map of route word (501KB) pdf (344KB).My gps clocked 13.1 miles, but it missed a bit after the pub. 24+1-2 on walk.  Some saw a kingfisher.     Alternative car park is at  TL079488 off Standard Way, north of A421/A603 roundabout.  Anyone needing navigating to official start car park from…

Santa Walk - Sunday 14th December 2014

  Another great walk with Santa  - 26 happy walkers – carols at Northill (Terry in charge – who needs Gareth Malone) - on to Old Warden for another carol - the sun came out for our festive lunch of mince pies and mulled wine and apple.  The sun shone for the rest of the day. More carols…

Northampton Round Pt 6 - Thursday 4th December 2014

Map of route word (617KB) pdf (361KB). My gps clocked 15.8 miles.  26 on the walk, plus Colin briefly around Bugbrooke.  Some did a bit extra to join up with Northampton Round part 5, which we'd done in September.  Some had done that field on BBN social walk, 8th December 2013. Welcome to Sarah and…

AGM walk - Sunday 30th November 2014

Map of route word (552KB) pdf (367KB). My GPS clocked 8.21 miles.  24 on the walk. (Merrian Lancaster) (Alan Leadbetter)

Woburn Figure of Eight - Thursday 20th November 2014

Map of route word (711KB) pdf (393KB).  My gps clocked 16.3 miles. 33 on walk, 31 started with Dave leading, Brian joined and took over the lead through the woods then left, Dave retook leading, tea break at Rushmere, Pam left, Brian rejoined at lunchtime, 5 left at lunchtime and Gordon joined,…

Down Nene Valley Way - Thursday 6th November 2014

Map of route word (471KB) pdf (287KB).  There's a bit of map missing from the top. My GPS clocked 13.7 miles, 16 on the walk, chilly start, Bedford Purlieus (Bedford in Northamptonshire, or Cambridgeshire, very confusing), early fields warmed us up, what's the collective noun for Rogers (we had 3),…

Duke's Delight - Thursday 23rd October 2014

Map of route word (655KB) pdf (375KB). 22 on the walk, my gps clocked 14.2 miles, welcome to new member David, don't trust me with a map - couldn't figure out where we were going within 200 yards of the start - quickly handed the job to someone else, we saw and heard deer, morning stop at…

Bugbrooke Spires - Thursday 9th October 2014

Map of route word (617KB) pdf (355KB). My gps clocked 15.7, 18 on the walk, Colin had a lame excuse for not leading, Steve was an excellent sub, it was windy, we've been to the tractor graveyeard before on 03/12/13.  Some new, and some returning, folk.  Welcome, and welcome back. (DFH) (Merrian) …

Bedfordshire's Northern Outpost - Thursday 25th September 2014

Map of route word (429KB) pdf (303KB). 14 on the walk; my GPS clocked 15.9 miles; improved oven Little Irchester; Steam Museum Irchester country park; Changing Tracks Art; Leicester Orienteering; did we see Janet & Roy; I had tea break in Bedfordhshire, most of the group had tea break in…

Northampton Round 5 - Thursday 11th September 2014

Map of route word (733KB) pdf (390KB). My GPS clocked 15.8 miles; 9 on the walk; my memory map says the route coincided with BBN social walks on 06/12/12, 23/05/13, 25/07/13 and 08/12/13; Alas, poor Yorik, I knew him Jim, he was a fun guy; Brampton Heath Golf Course; Happy Birthday Adrian

North Beds Heritage Trail - Sandy to Roxton - Sunday 31st August 2014

Map of route word (491KB) pdf (313KB).  Website. My GPS clocked 16 miles , gps went wrong between Deepdale and Sutton - correct route marked on map, 13 on walk, welcome to 4 new BBN members, mini bus from Roxton to Sandy, RSPB Lodge, old packhorse bridge in Sutton, lunch in Potton, tea break at…

Enigmatic Milton Keynes - Thursday 21st August 2014

Map of route word (793KB) pdf (414KB). My GPS clocked 15.6 miles, 15 on the walk, bus from MK coachway to railway station, morning stop at St. Mary's Church Bletchley, don't think I'd want to try the scented garden with all those nettles, fun to walk through the bus shelter, my notes say "complain…

Another canal roundabout - Thursday 7th August 2014

Map of route pdf (338KB) word (470KB). My gps clocked 15.5, 14 on the walk, no ratting on the walk leader but there was a sign on a narrow boat that said "I'm not lost, I'm exploring", some of the paths were under water when we did them on Gill's walk at the end of May, we waved to Norman at work

Gallows and Barrows - Thursday 24th July 2014

Map of route word (677KB) pdf (379KB)  Leaders: Roger and Margaret My GPS clocked 16.4 miles, 14 on the walk, cake for Roger's birthday, happy birthday to Chris for 25th and Phil for 27th, Brian, Gordon and Christopher came to say hello (and top up water bottles, thank you) at Lilley. (DFH) (M)

Greensand Ridge Walk in a Day - 20 July 2014

Gamlingay Cinques and Nigel sends us on our way. 8 miles to Northill Village Hall led by Gill B and Jackie – breakfast of “Bacon Butties and More” – wonderful – oops forgot fluorescent tabards and flash don't mix. Terry joined us here having walked from Shefford. 13.6…

Grafton Way Part 1 (The North) - Thursday 10th July 2014

Map of route word (575KB) pdf (340KB)   Leader: Graham Missing My gps clocked 14.5, 17 on the walk, welcome to Chris, Steve stood on a nail (excellent first aid adminstered swiftly), Tribute and Taylor's Golden Best, it took 2 months to get planning permission for the planter by School Lane. (DFH)…

Baldock Bimble Mk III - Thursday 26th June 2014

Leader Phil Hastings, 12+1 on the walk Map of route word (1MB) pdf (362KB). See below for all (and no doubt 'more') than you ever wanted to know about a couple of the sights on my walk. 1. About two-thirds of the way through the morning walk we pass the remains of a church and shortly afterwards…

Stoke Hammond - Sunday 22nd June 2014

Ldr: Sylvie Eames A lovely day and a super walk. A big welcome to Carla from Colombia (via Burcott).  Stoke Hammond - Great Brickhill - fun with the carved seats in Rushmere Park - checking the time at the sundial then ice creams for elevenses in Stockgrove Park. Up the hill and round to Heath and…

Mel and Phil's SS Walk - Thursday 19th June 2014

An extra walk as part of Mel's training for her first challenge walk, Herts Hobble.  We saw purple toadflax and scabious.  The beer, Springhead Leveller, nearly rated a 4 - change plans and stay for another. (Dave Findel-Hawkins) (Merrian Lancaster)

Three Woods and a Toot - Thursday 12th June 2014

Map of route word (439KB) pdf (329KB).  Leader : Jim Morrison 14 on the walk, my gps clocked 19.4 miles including walk to and from home, we visited a modern non-toot and Shenley Church End Toot,  Howe Park Wood, Shenley Wood, Hazeley Wood, Oakhill Wood.  Lunch in Beachampton, The Bell or Village…

Welland Way - Saturday 31 May 2014

Ldr: Alan Leadbetter King's Cliffe – through the woods to Duddington –a very attractive village – roses round the church porch and in the village gardens - River Welland – road diverted through a farmyard at Tixover – mid-morning break on the village green at Barrowden…

Watts for Lunch - Thursday 29th May 2014

Map of route doc (639KB) pdf (364KB).  Leader: Gill Bunker 15 miles, 16 on the walk.  Welcome to Geoff on his first Thursday walk with BBN. We got wet feet.  B left at lunchtime to be replaced by B. (Dave Findel-Hawkins) (Merrian Lancaster)

Valleys Hundred - May 2014

Alan Leadbetter's photos Photos

Royal Summerhouse Shuffle - Thursday 15 May 2014

Ldr: Colin Scargill 16 walkers, a few of the usual suspects were absent but we were joined by Maggie (time off between flights) and Phil brought Mel who lives close by (Grandma was collecting the boys from school). A sunny day - lovely open countryside – winding paths thru woods –…

Top Totternhoe - Thursday 1st May 2014

Map of route word (706KB) pdf 379(KB). 15 on the walk, my gps clocked 13.7 miles, Gordon couldn't get new curtains at the house called Dunelm, Janet Brown connections with 5 Bells O' Stanbridge (which was named after the 5 bells in the church, but then they got a sixth), when you next see Gordon…

An Amble in the Ouse Valley - Thursday 24th April 2014

map of route word (587KB) pdf (344KB) 21 on walk, welcome Ronnie, my gps clocked 15.4 miles, leader Jake, 3 missed the start - Gordon got stuck on M1, Martin and John got caught by detours and traffic, the bridge cost £160,000, Woodstock gate, the gate with the bit that looks as if something has…

Training walk - Saturday 19th April 2014

Doing the 3 medium routes of the S-S-S walks as training for the 100, this year...and next year! (Alan Leadbetter)

Linking the Aylesbury and Wendover Arms - Thursday10th April 2014

 Ldr: Brian Graves Startop's - the Grand Union canal - along the Wendover Arm.  Views of Wilstone Reservoir.  Bridge 4 with the BBN plaque.   Working on the canal – and another footbridge.  Mid-morning break  by the Saxon Way bridge near Aston Clinton – the burial place of a Saxon…

Coachway to Runway - Thursday 27th March 2014

15 on the walk, leader Mike Bowley. Map of route word (762KB) pdf (401KB) Lunch stop in Cranfield (cafe, church and pub), afternoon stop at Hula, my GPS clocked 14.2 miles, I had to apologise to the  bus driver 'cos I leant on the request stop button (he smiled, phew), not many waves from the…

Seven Parishes - Sunday 23rd March 2014

20 (or 21?) walkers.  Two lovely new ladies – Ronnie and Chris. Woburn – Eversholt – Ridgmont - Husborne Crawley - Aspley Guise - Woburn Sands - Aspley Heath A bright day - DRY and NO MUD! A surprise half way round when we bumped into Christine and Gerry – who had both…

Deepdale Weekend - 14 - 16 March 2014

Deepdale Bunkhouse, Norfolk  Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March 2014. Nic Carbonara has sent the following, please let me know if you have any problem accessing the data. 1.      Tracks -        2 pdf files on OS 1/25,000 15 Mar (539KB) 16 Mar (465KB) -        2 kmz files that open on Google Earth 15…

Redbourn Re-Run - Thursday 13th March 2014

Map of route word (497KB) pdf (337KB).  Leader - Gordon Shaughnessy My GPS clocked 15 miles, 17 on the walk, welcome to Clive.   Jake had new boots, get well soon Gill, we saw a yellowhammer and used Jim's binoculars to get a closer look, Gordon saw a kingfisher, we saw mistle thrushes at morning…

Huntingdonshire Wolds - Sunday 2nd March 2014

Map of route word (445KB) pdf (298KB).  Leader - Michael Trolove.  My GPS clocked 19.1 miles. 14 started the walk, welcome to non-members Margi and Jackie who walked with us until morning break, Great Gidding Newt Trail, we walked along a lane that featured in Colditz, Great Gidding windmill,…

Eastwood Ho! - Thursday 27th February 2014

Map of route word (369KB) pdf (268KB).  My GPS clocked 13.9 miles.  19 on the walk.  Eastward Ho! I'd originally planned to do the walk from the east, to have lunch in garden of Compasses - but couldn't find anywhere convenient to park in Shillington. Hence the title. After climbing the hill to the…

Towersey and a Disused Railway Path - Sunday 23rd February 2014

Leader - Therese Jamin We had a lovely walk last Sunday with skies that were kind to us and ground slippery enough to warrant the use of cross-country skis at times! Lovely part of the country with a short morning break 'in' a quaint little chapel, followed by lunch under a church porch with…

Stanion Stomp - Thursday 13th February 2014

Map of route word (580KB) pdf (337KB). Leader Anne Addison 15 on the walk, my gps clocked 16.7, a bit longer than usual because we had a diversion to avoid a flooded section, welcome Steve from E&H, saw lots of red kites, Adrian wore his marigolds (must tell Tara), DFH found a geocache, brief…

The Tinker from Elstow - Sunday 2nd February 2014

The Tinker from Elstow - John Bunyan, of course – who mended pots and pans - before becoming a Puritan soldier - a Dissenter and unlicensed preacher  - was imprisoned for 12 years for his beliefs – and wrote The Pilgrim's Progress. From Wilstead – very muddy paths round the south…

Something New - Thursday 30th January 2014

Map of route word (661KB) pdf (368KB). 11 in the morning, gained 2 at lunchtime.  My GPS clocked 14.8 miles. Saw a big bird, where can Mary buy long laces for her trainers, when does Center Parcs open.  Not even Gordon wanted to embrace the mud. (Dave Findel-Hawkins) (Merrian Lancaster)  

Ridgeway Roundabout - Sunday 19th January 2014

Map of route word (784KB) pdf (412KB).  Walk leader - Peter Hamson My gps clocked 20.7 miles, 21 started (plus Betty the dog), gained one at lunchtime (welcome Chris, hope we see you on another walk), "lost" 6 at afternoon tea break, good luck to Jessica for her charity challenge (let us have the…

An Amended Newport Muster - Thursday 16th January 2014

Map of route word (598KB) pdf (349KB). 28 on the walk, my gps clocked 16.9 miles (including from/to Dave's), 8 people walked or got the bus to the start (7 got walked or got the bus from the end!), crossed bit of Santa's walk from 2008, crossed Ouse Valley Way, saw a Welsh post van, Mary had her…

New Year Walk + Lunch - Sunday 5th January 2014

Leader: Steve Smith The Navigator's Way - 7 miles  -  taking its name from the River Ivel Navigation Chanel built 1823 linking Shefford  to Biggleswade, and thus to the Ivel and Great Ouse and Kings Lynn.  Stanford - Shefford - meeting of the Rivers Flit and Hit - old tower mill - Clifton -…

Christmas at Wetherspoons - Thursday 19th December 2013

Map of route pdf (296KB) word (427KB). Leader - Dave Findel-Hawkins My gps clocked 6.86 miles before lunch and 5.98 after.  20 started the walk, Jim left at Stoke Hammond turn, Roger joined us in 'spoons (get well soon Roger). Welcome to Pat, a new member.  Glacial erratic in Soulbury (thank you…

Santa's Walk - Sunday 15th December 2013

Map of route word (714KB) pdf (386KB). 32 on the walk (plus Betty and Sandy), my gps clocked 14.5, welcome to Varla from Thames Valley, BBN member Tony Hill spotted (in his car!), met Bertie and the boatwoman (boatperson?), lost a sweetie nearly lost Bertie (the dog) the boatwoman's glove and Betty…

The Mystery of Blisworth Tunnel - Sunday 8th December 2013

Map of route word (623KB) pdf (358KB). My gps clocked 18.5 miles, 15 on the walk (plus Grommit), welcome to Margi who we hope will join the LDWA and to Tony from Surrey group, John Mawby Trail, Tiffield Pocket Park, Pattishall Millennium Walk, Adam's doing LEJOG next year, via ferrata at Highview,…

Two Loops from Linford - Thursday 5th December 2013

Map of route word (543KB) pdf (390KB). My gps clocked 14.2 miles, 21 at the start, minus 2 plus 1 after the first loop, Jake braved the Man U teasing, Stonepit Field Park, Bradwell Station on Wolverton to Newport Pagnell line, Mike saw the last train to run on the line (see extra doc below),…

Start from the Top - Sunday 1st December 2013

Map of route word (643KB) pdf (369KB). 20 on the walk, my GPS clocked 16.9 miles, Chalgrave Heritage Trail, lots of oak in the hedge (Daniel?), Wherry and Pride in the Green Man at Eversholt (at those prices we may have to share a pint next time), cloud pix for Brian G, Flitwick Plantation, polos…

AGM Walk - Sunday 24th November 2013

Map of route word (490KB) pdf (339KB). 21 on the walk, my GPS clocked 9 miles, sunshine at the Blue Lagoon for tea break. (Merrian Lancaster) Pics from recce... (Merrian Lancaster) (Dave Findel-Hawkins)

The Buckingham Arm - Thursday 21st November 2013

Map of route word (614KB) pdf (359KB). 20 on the walk, my gps clocked 14.8 miles, welcome to Linda who has recently joined the LDWA, please would someone report the broken stile at Oak Tree Farm, cake from birthday girl Margaret, lots of info pdf (9MB) from Brian about the canal Buckingham Canal…

Walking out Santa's Walk - 10th November 2013

  Well, M&S, John Lewis, Tesco et al have their Christmas adverts out  tugging at our heartstrings - so here is a trailer for Santa's Tring a Ling on 15th December. A great walk through some lovely countryside with carols, mulled wine, mince pies, pressies and all things Christmassy. Photos

Stagsden Stagger - Thursday 7th November 2013

Map of route word (588KB) pdf (347KB). 16 on the walk, my gps clocked 15.8 miles, Ian forgot his jelly babies, we had cake left over from Step Step, pub stop Royal George at Stevington, saw alpacas, highland cattle, a kite, different breeds of sheep, big black cattle, old railway line with signals…

Anniversary Quiz Walk - Sunday 27th October 2013

Map of route word (358KB) pdf (274KB). 33 on the walk, my gps clocked 7.9miles, friends from Essex & Herts, London and Thames Valley groups, what's the yellow thingy in the field, Bob did duty at the electric fence - does that make him a bright spark..groan, walked past the Devil's Horsemen (liked…

The Wind and the Willows 22nd Oct 2013

Ldr: Mike BowleyProspect Place - Wind Farm - Willows at Turvey - Newton Blossomville - Clifton Reynes.  Lovely sunny day - very enjoyable walk - and not as muddy as we had feared! (Gill Bunker) (Dave Findel-Hawkins)

Milton Keynes Boundary Walk Day Three

Monday 21st October 2013  - Ldr: Gill Bunker - 21 miles  - Two sets of  Photos - Alan Leadbetter and Gill Bunker The Layby (A428) - Bus Shelter at Weston Underwood - Ravenstone - Salcey Forest - The Rickety Bridge - Grand Union Canal - under the canal for a celebration cuppa at The Barley Mow,…

Milton Keynes Boundary Walk Day Two

Sunday 20th October 2013 - Ldr: Steve Clark - 24 miles  - Two sets of  Photos - Alan Leadbetter and Gill Bunker  Woburn Sands - Salford - Lunch with apples at Astwood - Turvey - The Layby (A428)  Alan's Photos and Gill's Pictures

Milton Keynes Boundary Walk Day One

Saturday 19th October 2013 - Ldr: Sylvie Eames - 22 miles  - Two sets of  Photos - Alan Leadbetter and Gill Bunker Stony Stratford - Newton Longville - Grand Union Canal - Great Brickhill -  Woburn Sands Alan's Photos  and  Gill's Photos

Not Brian's Totternhoe Walk - Thursday 10th October 2013

Map of route word (936KB) pdf (565KB). Karen's GPS log, with lots of stats, even the weather.  Thank you Karen. 19 on the walk, my GPS clocked 15 miles, Brian injured so Dave led (Brian told Dave of good pub in Studham, so Dave plotted route there and back, simple!), we'll do Brian's route another…

Walking out the Quiz Walk - 6th October 2013

Walking out the Quiz Walk - 6th October 2013 Photos      

A Different Baldock Bimble - Thursday 26th September 2013

Map of route word (534KB) pdf (328KB). 15 on the walk, my gps clocked 15.8 miles, good briefing from Phil at the start (tho' his idea of "not too fast" is much faster than mine), welcomed Melvyn and Ann from E&H, excellent weather, pretty village Ashwell for lunch, Arbury Banks (info from Phil…

30K in Northants - Sunday 22 Sept 2013

Celebrating BBN's 30th - 30k in Northants Sunny day - led by new member Al Pacino - 11 walkers - we welcomed lively Sue and Steve from Sherwood Group. Hartwell - Grand Union Canal - Ashton - Piddingon - Salcey Forest - celebration cake back in Hartwell. Photos

On the Edge (of Northamptonshire) - Thursday 12th September 2013

Map of route pdf (345KB) word 574(KB). 11 on the walk, my GPS clocked 15.4 miles, a few nasty stiles (a farmer told us the council aren't replacing stiles, for H&S reasons, but they're going to put in gates instead...soon), morning stop outside village hall in Farthinghoe (lots of blackberries),…

John Bunyan Trail 31st Aug/1st Sept & 7th/8th Sept 2013

Four super days walking - thanks to Eric, Dee, Jake and Therese for leading and for the information along the way.  20 walkers over the two weekends, 5 of us completed the whole trail.  Lovely weather throughout – just  half an hour of drizzle on the second Sunday. Day One:  Cranfield  to…

Northampton Round - Cogenhoe to Holcot - Thursday 29th August 2013

Map of route word (674KB) pdf (377KB). 22 on 9am start, welcome to Vicky, 3 more joined at 10am.  morning stop at Mears Ashby (Dave provided cake), lunch stop at Holcot (2 Henrys and a Tiger in the White Swan), afternoon stop at Sywell (a local opened the village hall for us to top up water…

30th Anniversary Canal Boat Cruise - Sunday 18th August 2013

Map of route word (721KB) pdf (387KB) 32 on the walk, my gps clocked 14.5 miles, John told us about poo fairy, Aldbury Nowers, what's a nower?, Steve broke a stile, new permissive path down to windmill, the BBN flowers are orchid,  chiltern gentian and cowslip, county flowers of the UK, Norman…

A Walk from Wilstead - Thursday 15th August 2013

Map of route word (577KB) pdf (340KB) 16 on the walk, led by Colin. BBN sign to show us where to park, thanks Colin.  Welcome to Sarah who's in training for London Marathon, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis.  Welcome to Sandra from local Ramblers. High flying sewage.  Met the friends of Greensand Ridge…

Celebrating BBN's 30th - 30k in Bucks - Ldr: Dave Yorston - 27th July 2013

 A hot sunny day. Dave's super 30K celebratory route included bits from the Wendover Gap, Pick & Mix, Chiltern Landmarks Hundred and of course the BBN kissing gate.Coombe Hill - fantastic views all round - on an ultra-clear day Dave says you can see Broadway Tower (Cotswolds) from here. It was so…

A Covert Walk - Thursday 25th July 2013

Map of route word (657KB) pdf (369KB) 16.4 miles (on my gps), 18 on the walk (including Sue, a returning LDWA member), Harpole, Nobottle, Little Brington (church with spire but no nave), morning stop at Gawburrow Hill (I think), cross the railway at Patford Bridge, tiny airfield (??), lunch at East…

The Old New GR - Ldrs: Roger & Margaret Skerman - 11th July 2013

  A glorious sunny day - the old and new routes of the Greensand Ridge -  what is the tree - a hazelnut? - one of the BBN benches on the GR - Mary's white horse - mid-morning break - Margaret's delicious birthday biscuits for Roger - Adrian checking out the Eddie Stobarts on the M1 - Woburn Estate…

Pootle to Park Lane - Sunday 7th July 2013

It was hot at the start and every one said it would be a hot day and it WAS a hot day. Nonetheless Phil had picked some excellent byways and paths with plenty of shade, so the bits out in the open were manageable. We started out from the sports centre on the Heath at Royston on the Icknield Way…

Celebrating BBN's 30th - Saturday 22nd June 2013

Map of route word (1MB) pdf (64KB) 16 on the walk, plus Gromit; rained on the way to the start so most started in wet weather gear, soon discarded; was windy but no rain; pub in Tingewick closed (as in no more), good thing some took their own and others nipped to the shop; having seen how Frances…

Baldock Bimble - Ldr: Phil Hastings - 13th June 2013

   Weston - Walkern - Gravely - Ardeley - Church Farm - Mike counted 11 piglets - The Jolly Waggoners - the preferred lunchtime ale was Highwayman (Buntingford Brewery) -  thatched village hall (Herts Hobble cp ) - 500+ year old oak trees - was this once an oak grove? - crack willow trees for…

The Silverstone Slip - Sunday 9th June 2013

(Michael Trolove) (Steve Clark)

In The Steps of Lady Di - Thursday 23rd May 2013

Map of route word (1MB) pdf (612KB) started from Great Brington,11 on the walk, everyone else is packing and repacking their gear for Camel-Teign, bitterly cold wind at the start, good to be back amongst the warm Northampton stone, crossed ridge & furrow, skirted Althorp Park…

The Great BBN Brewery Visit - Saturday 18th May 2013

Map of route word (516KB) pdf (338KB) 15 (+ Sandy the dog) arrived for the walk, lost the leader before the start (following doctor's orders), Graham and Dave took over as leaders so Graham could learn to use the GPS, Dee also had new GPS to get to grips with before next weekend, we passed the…

2013 Camel-Teign Ivor's Dream 100

Documentation for marshals. candra map (871KB)  barn details (38KB)  jobs (10KB)  food and equipment (27KB)  briefing (31KB) map of wadebridge (927KB) Photos of our checkpoint - CP3 - Candra maps of Candra and surrounding area (874KB) pubs (16KB) map of teignmouth (406KB)  

Clay Way to Coachway - Thursday 9th May 2013

Map of route word (818KB) pdf (428KB) 21 on the walk plus Heidi the dog; 14.1 miles; those with passes were lucky the bus was late so saved £2.80; bus to Bromham; walk back; it was windy; Waggledance and Eagle at The Cock in North Crawley; hope Ian gets better soon; it was windy; our two marshals'…

A Totter from Totternhoe - Thursday 25th April 2013

Walk report and pictures Gill Bunker A lovely walk on a sunny day - 23 in the morning, 21 and a pheasant in the afternoon - Totternhoe Knolls - old railway line at Sewell Cutting - Putting up a zip wire on Dunstable Downs - Help for Heroes event being set up - Whipsnade Tree Cathedral - Whipsnade…

Greyhound and Badgers - Thursday 11th April 2013

Map of route word (546KB) pdf (351KB) 18 on the walk (16 in the afternoon), clocked 16.8m (with a spike, so more like 16), welcome Kate - hope to see you on more walks, we saw deer, heard a woodpecker, Beryl had a fold-up fork, Peter McGuchan's bench is back, saw trains and boats, Badger Firkin Fox…

Down, Flat Out, Then Up - Thursday 28th March 2013

Map of route word (643KB) pdf (361KB) 18 on the walk, clocked 15.7 miles, we saw kites, buzzard, deer and grey wagtail, John brought cakes - good luck to him and Jan in Dorset; we look forward to a BBN trip there when they've settled in, Red Lion Marsworth (ABC Tin Roof Rusted Red Ale and Vale…

Walk From Shefford - Sunday 17th March 2013

Report from Michael.  (it made me chuckle, so I've included it all) Um? Very wet! b****y wet! s****ing wet! actually it had rained even heavier at home.  How about this it's my take on the walk.  The Shefford walk on Sunday the 17th March was another walk blighted by heavy rain and poor conditions…

The Whaddon Chase - Thursday 14th March 2013

Map of route word (658KB) pdf (368KB) (not quite, 'cos it's the route I took from home and back) 24 on the walk including one guest, Brian injured so Dave led, Whaddon Chase, Bristol gate, saw a buzzard, where did the disused railway run, saw llamas/alpacas, has anyone got a picture of the house…

Around Olney - Thursday 28th February 2013

Map of route word (531KB) pdf (324KB) After 3 attempts we counted 26 on the walk but that included a civilian so 25 on the walk, pancake race, the sun shone, did some Holy Hobble, not many pics 'cos my camera battery went flat, did some MK Boundary Walk, my gps clocked 16.3, 2 pub options in…

Greenfield Gallivant - Sunday 17th February 2013

(Eric Cartwright) As this was the 3rd walk I've led from Eversholt I decided it might be interesting to walk home from there, & back! I was hoping for a hard frost so that paths would not be too muddy. As we walked up the hill from the village the ground was still cold enough for us to walk on the…

A Walk From Little Paxton - Thursday 14th February 2013

Map of route word (476KB) pdf (296KB) Missing footpath word (324KB) pdf (253KB) 16 on the walk, new shoes for Jake, new car for Brian, no significant nature spots, we have to go back in summertime, blue sky, Roger & Margaret back from Gran Canaria to enjoy the mud, any spare golf balls to Jake,…

Ever Done Everdon? - Sunday 3rd February 2013

Map of route word (610KB) pdf (354KB) 22 on the walk, 6 guests, excellent walk leading (introduction at the start, wine gums at tea break, 2 minute warnings, lunchtime pub stop, arranged for path to be cleared, pub stop at the end), no Norman (2 secretaries couldn't get themselves organised), The…

Lakemill Wonder - Sunday 27th January 2013

An original lunch stop inside Stevington Windmill. The Ouse valley was well flooded and meant a few detours, hence the early pics "going forward and backwards". (Brian Graves) Photos (Brian Graves) (Steve Clark)

Four Counties Walk - Thursday 24th January 2013

Map of route word (407KB) pdf (285KB) 14 on the walk, new rucksacks on display, lunch in Barnack (Millstone Inn, Everards Tiger and Original), quarry nearby well known for supplying stone to cathedrals, Burghley house, Olympic hurdler, a new list for the hill-baggers register? Photos (Dave…

Rushmere Revisited - Thursday 10th January 2013

Dave Sedgley's map of route. My GPS lost the signal in the wood, here's a map of what it did get word (450KB) pdf (306KB). 24 on the walk, in and around Rushmere Park.  Our walk leader arranged for soup at the cafe at the visitors' centre, built a bridge across a stream on his way to the walk, got…

Extra Walk - Thursday 20th December 2012

  11 on the walk, with 2 more joining us at lunchtime.  The route was the MK Millennium cycle trail, with many detours to avoid the floods, which weren't there 24 hours earlier when Dave cycled the route to check it. Santa couldn't join us for the walk, but sent sweeties, and joined us at lunchtime…

Santa from Sandy - Sunday 9th December 2012

28 on the walk, starting from Sandy, which is twinned with Malaunay. Loads of nattering and lots to see.  We covered Joss Naylor, Ann Summers, Winston Churchill (Bessie Braddock: “Sir, you are drunk.” Churchill: “Madam, you are ugly. In the morning, I shall be sober.”), pooh…

Northampton Round Three - Thursday 6th December 2012

17 at the start, 18 when Martin arrived (having walked from home), 19 when Daniel found us on the other side of the lake.  A good winter walk, icy in places which this wimp didn't like. Wild life spots - Jim pointed out a Golden Eye, we all saw Dave's footprints from Tuesday.  Beers at The Station,…

AGM Walk - Sunday 25th November 2012

Map of route word (388KB) pdf (279KB) Video clips (Merrian Lancaster)

West Perry Wander - Thursday 22nd November 2012

26 on the walk, including 3 guests.  Thanks for a relatively dry, but oh so windy, walk John. Map of route word (365KB) pdf (258KB). Video clip. Thanks for the chocs Martin....and he wore wellies (sorry the photo is blurred)...how are your feet Martin? Why are the last leaves to fall the ones at…

Sundon Saunter - Sunday 18th November 2012

(Brian Graves) (Steve Clark)

A Chess Valley Walk - Thursday 8th November 2012

The sign on the lunchtime pub (The Red Lion, Chenies) said it was an "autarkic free house".  I had to look that up; it means self-sufficient. A tip from Martin, put spare food in the brim of your hat. Map of route (sorry it's in two bits) word (857KB) pdf (523KB). (Merrian Lancaster)

By Train to the Greensand Ridge - Thursday 25th October 2012

Map of route word (765KB) pdf (410KB) (Merrian Lancaster)

The Two Mills' Circuit - Thursday 11th October 2012

Map of route word (561KB) pdf (337KB) (Merrian Lancaster)

Park Lane Parade - Thursday 27th September 2012

Map of route word (1006KB) pdf (261K) Pictures (Dave Findel-Hawkins)  

Hartwell Hearts of Oak - 23rd September 2012

Map of route word (1MB) pdf (256KB) (Merrian Lancaster)

Another Walk from Maulden Wood - 13th September 2012

Map of route word (424KB) pdf (291KB) Video clip. (Merrian Lancaster)  

Just a Stone's Throw - 23rd August 2012

Map of route word (556KB) pdf (336KB). (Merrian Lancaster)  

A Daventry Round - 9th August 2012

Map of route word (592KB) pdf (348KB) (Merrian Lancaster)

The Tunnel Walk - 26th July 2012

Map of route word (565KB) pdf (334KB) (Merrian Lancaster)

Roxton - Thursday 14th June 2012

Map of route word (572KB) pdf (332KB) (Merrian Lancaster)

An Ouse Valley Amble - Thursday 24th May 2012

Map of route word (597KB) pdf (348KB) (Merrian Lancaster)

Games 100 Marshals' Walk - 6th May 2012

(Steve Clark, Merrian Lancaster and Dave Yorston)

Cadsden Caper - 26th April 2012

Map of route word (1016KB) pdf (590KB) (Merrian Lancaster)

Over The Border Down Foxton Way - 12th April 2012

Map of route word (144KB) pdf (203KB) (Merrian Lancaster)

Another Southwick Saunter - 8th March 2012

Map of route word (704KB) pdf (444KB) (Merrian Lancaster)

Pick & Mix - 4th March 2012

(Norman Corrin and Merrian Lancaster)

Posing with Colin

(Merrian Lancaster)

Boats, Birds and a Clip Lock Box - 22nd September 2011

Boats, Birds and a Clip Lock Box (Merrian Lancaster)

Yet Another Marston Meander - 8th September 2011

Yet Another Marston Meander (Merrian Lancaster)

Another Marston Meander - 9th June 2011

Another Marston Meander (Merrian Lancaster)

Cotswolds - 27th August 2011

Cotswolds (Merrian Lancaster)

Alternative Boundary Walk - 19th May 2011

Alternative Boundary Walk (Merrian Lancaster)

Bucknell Woods Bumble - 5th May 2011

Bucknell Woods Bumble (Merrian Lancaster)

Oxon Walks - 30th April 2011

Oxon Walks (Steve Clark)

Wander Round Milton Keynes - 21st April 2011

Wander Round Milton Keynes (Merrian Lancaster)

Architect, Assassin, Angel & Devil - 17th April 2011

Architect, Assassin, Angel & Devil (Merrian Lancaster) More A, A, A & D (Steve Clark)  

Sandy's Walk - 10th April 2011

Sandy's Walk (Steve Clark)

Essex Walker - 10th April 2011

Essex Walker (Merrian Lancaster)

Villages around Dunstable - 3rd April 2011

Villages around Dunstable (Steve Clark)

To the Globe and Back - 24th March 2011

To the Globe and Back (Merrian Lancaster)

The Pegsdon Hills Walk - 10th March 2011

The Pegsdon Hills Walk (Merrian Lancaster)

Review of the Great Train Robbery - 13th January 2011

Review of the Great Train Robbery (Merrian Lancaster)

Santa's Walk - 12th December 2010

Santa's Walk (Nicole Carbonara and Brian Graves)

Chiltern Kanter 2011 (short route recce) - 16th November 2010

Chiltern Kanter 2011 short route recce (Adrian Moody)

BBN Lake District Weekend 2008

BBN  trip organised by John Nickerson in 2008 to the Lake District. We are ascending  Blencathra via Souther Fell. Photos: Brian Graves Photos

2008 Lake District Weekend Catbells

  The second day of the weekend -  the sun was still shining so we headed up to Catbells , although only a relative 1481' in height it is a superb viewpoint.  We went on to Maidens Moor(1887') where the group photo was taken and then to High Spy(2143') and a few of us carried on to Dale Head,…

BBN Kissing Gate at Stewkley

First BBN visit to the new kissing gate at Stewkley : Wednesday 28th July 2021  

LDWA AGM Walk

  Merrian's photos from the National LDWA AGM walk are here https://www.flickr.com/photos/60620372@N07/albums/72157664237299783

BBN at Shotley 26 September 2015

  BBN at Shotley Peninsular 50 (Gill Bunker) (Alan Leadbetter)

Mottingham

(Merrian Lancaster and John Davies)

Where's Your BBN Kit Been?

Where's Your BBN Kit Been? photos photos  

Laich O'Moray 50

It rained the whole time! I got very wet! That's my summary... .. That said, at times the rain did slow down to a few drops, or a fine drizzle, mostly when i was under dripping trees. Around 16 miles of it was into a headwind along a windswept beach with crashing waves, quite noisy. Which was quite…

Flower of Suffolk - Sunday 1st October 2023

What a great day it was on the Flower of Suffolk as usual, great weather great cp's and I personally had the pleasure of 3 lovely ladies Anna, Emma and Linda following me around all day. So of course they were my models for the day. I made it a long weekend so I had 3 nights in a B&B in Lowestoft…

Santa's Tinsel Trail from Woburn - Sunday 5th December 2021

A common theme amongst LDWA Challenge or Social Walks names is the use of alliteration. You might be wondering why the Tinsel Trail started from a place beginning with a “Wa”, It was originally going to be from Tring but I couldn't work a route in time. To be safe I reverted back to…

2017 LDWA National AGM Weekend

March 2017 Norman's photos from the weekend photos Rob Bishop]s photos of 24 mile walk photos Steve Clark's photos from the 15 miles walk https://steveceegalleries.smugmug.com/LDWA-CHALLENGE-EVENTS/LDWA-AGM-15m-walk/ 18 mile walk - Terry Brown's notes about walk  notes