Events Archive

Shillington Shuffle

The first Shillington Shuffle was held in 1991 organised by John Nickerson. The HQ for the 1991 event was Shillington but there were problems with parking in the village. The following year the event moved to Barton-le-Clay, which was to become its home.Herbert Papworth organised the event in 1995…

Steppingley Step

The first Steppingley Step was held in 2001, organised by John Nickerson. It replaced the Shillington Shuffle which had run for 10 years from 1991 to 2000. The event HQ remained at Barton-le-Clay, but the Steppingley Step routes kept to the west of the busy A6, whereas the Shillington Shuffle…

Sundon Saunter

The first Sundon Saunter was held in 2012 from Barton-le-Clay. It takes place every third year, alternating with the Shillington Shuffle and the Steppingley Step.The event was originally organised by David Sedgley with Dave & Lynn Yorston, Mike & Sandra Hyland and Dave Findel-Hawkins.Dave…

Chiltern Kanter Reference Sheets and Reports from 2011 onwards

2025 Chiltern Kanter - Sunday 2nd March 2025 Event Report Grid Ref/Question Sheets: Long RouteMedium RouteShort Route Photos:HQ and CheckpointFrom the Walk 2023 Chiltern Kanter 5th March 2023 Event Report Long Route  Long Route Grid Reference and Question SheetMedium Route Medium Route Grid…

Chiltern Kanter Results from 1977 onwards

The first Chiltern Kanter was held in 1977, organised by Brian Graves. Initially it was an Essex & Herts event – the early events pre-date the forming of the BBN group in 1983. The CK was run jointly by BBN and E&H until 1993 when BBN took over the sole running. The CK then alternated in March…

Pick & Mix

9th 2025 Pick & Mix - Sunday 1st June 2025RESULTSEVENT REPORTRoute NotesRED ROUTE   10 miles     Route Description   GPXGREEN ROUTE  8 miles   Route Description  GPXBLUE ROUTE   8 miles    Route Description   GPX YELLOW ROUTE 6 miles  Route Description  GPXORANGE…

Hannington Hike

The Hannington Hike is organised by Alan Leadbetter from the Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field. The first Hannington Hike took place in 2018, with the second and third events in 2019 and 2020. The event then became biennial, the fourth event being held in 2022, and it now alternates…

From Here to There & Back 2015-2017

The three From Here to There and Back events were organised by Alan Leadbetter from the Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field in 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2018 Alan organised the Hannington Hike from the same venue, and that event continues. 2017:   From Here to There & Back - Sunday 9th…

Wendover Gap 2002-2008

The Wendover Gap was first held in 2002. 26 and 15 miles (later plus 8½) from Prestwood, organised by Dave and Lynn Yorston with help from Mike and Sandra Hyland. There were another three events, the last being in 2008. 2025 UpdateAfter the 2008 event the route was on the website as an Anytime…

The Holy Hobble 2000 & 2008

From the 20th Century to the 10th ….. and back again. 60 miles in 26 hours.This was BBN’s one-off challenge event held in June 2000 to celebrate the Millennium. The route passed through each of our three counties, connecting a church in each.This “never to repeated” event was held again in…

Rutland Venture 1999-2005

The Rutland Venture ran from 1999 until 2005 - seven events in total. It was organised by Peter Bearne from Easton-on-the Hill; 26 and 16 miles in the scenic countryside south east of Stamford, through attractive villages and alongside Rutland Water.The horseshoe on the event badge and certificate…

Nene Valley Kanter 1986-1996, 1998 & 2003

The Nene Valley Kanter was first held in June 1986, organised by Roy Presland - it was the first challenge event organised solely by BBN. The 1986 event was based in Thrapston, but moved the following year to its permanent HQ of Wadenhoe Village Hall. In 1989 and 1990 the event moved to Yardley…

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