News
Tue 1st Sep 2026
Beds, Bucks and Northants LDWA Weymouth Trip : Friday, Lulworth Cove/WeymouthPhoto; Deb Hello EveryoneNew MembersA very warm welcome to new Primary members Paul Biscoe, Simon & Mandy Sharkey Woods and Andrew Macavoy - we look forward to meeting you on one of our group walks or…
Sun 30th Aug 2026
Dear LDWA MemberI do hope you enjoyed the August Strider. Neil Smy - who has looked after Strider production for 25 years - and I made some small changes to the look of the magazine which were aimed at making Strider a little easier to read and a bit more modern, and we made a significant change to…
Tue 18th Aug 2026
Beds, Bucks and Northants LDWA Last August we were enjoying the North Beds Heritage TrailPart 3 Bedford to Sharnbrook - 28th AugustPhoto: Jim Blakelock Hello EveryoneNew MembersA very warm welcome to new Associate members Helen Eggar and Valentin Dupuy - we look forward to…
Tue 11th Aug 2026
Beds, Bucks and Northants LDWA A Figure of Eight from Bromham, September 2024Leader Frank, in the blue fleecePhoto: Steve Clark Hello EveryoneFrank JacksonI am sorry to begin with some very sad news. We have just learnt that Frank has passed away. He had not walked with us…
Tue 4th Aug 2026
Beds, Bucks and Northants LDWA Rain on the 11th June - Ampthill Park Hello Everyone The Greensand Ridge Path ChallengeBedfordshire Festival of Autumn Walks - The Ramblers Bedfordshire AreaRoy and Tom will be leading this popular two day 40 mile Greensand Challenge again this…
Mon 3rd Aug 2026
Tom & I will again be leading this year's 40-mile Greensand Challenge in September. All the details are here The Greensand Ridge Path Challenge If any of our members are interested in this 2-Day event on the Bedfordshire Festival of Autumn Walks, Please contact me Roy Carter…
Wed 3rd Jun 2026
The CastMinus Dee and Norman~Why? Read on ......Photo: Merrian Lancaster With an 'audience' of over 450 hot, thirsty walkers and runners expected at that well known theatrical venue, Weald Memorial Hall, BBN CP3 at 21 miles on the Kent LDWA Hunnypot 100 the cast must, of course, deliver a star…
Sat 18th Apr 2026
Last year a small BBN team completed a survey of the Cross Bucks Way (CBW), which was at threat of being removed from the LDWA Long Distance Paths register. We provided a full report and the CBW was reinstated. We also notified Buckinghamshire County Council of the very poor condition of many of…
Fri 10th Apr 2026
Beds, Bucks and Northants LDWA Dear Member We wanted to let members know about a small change to event fees that will take effect from the 24th Chiltern Kanter. Like many organisations, we’ve seen an increase in the costs involved in running events, including venues,…
Tue 24th Feb 2026
Dogs on Social Walks LDWA Policy Statement (17th February 2026) The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 The LDWA supports walk leaders in deciding whether dogs may join walks. The LDWA recognises that some members wish to bring dogs on organised walks. Local groups have different…
Sat 1st Nov 2025
11th August 2026 This closure is still in place, A road bridge (and its footway) near Thornton, Buckinghamshire - it is between Thornton College and the A422 - is closed due to urgent structural repairs. There is no serviceable foot alternative other than an unclassified road walk. The initial…
