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Tanners Hatch Marathon

Marshalls needed for the Marathon which is taking place this Sunday. 5th July.   Any offers please contact Chris Clayton 01582 866305 or Sue Jenkins 01582 865966

Thank you.


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Welcome
Call it walking, trekking, backpacking, hiking or rambling this is what the Bogtrotters do. We also organise longer hostelling weekends and tours in Britain and Abroad.

Our members are drawn from the area of Dunstable, Luton, Leighton Buzzard and the surrounding counties of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The group was formed in September 1965 as the Dunstable YHA Local Group.

Our programme consists of local Day Walks, Half Day Walks, Midweek meanders, Hostelling Weekends and Easter, New Year and Summer tours as well as a varied social programme.

contact us at:
Julian Clark-Lowes: 07979 435856.
Sue Jenkins: 01582 865966.
Roger Pepworth: 01582 538414.
Don Snoad: 01582 601852.

enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk

Next Events
Saturday 4th July 2009
Abbots Langley
Day Walk
Contact John Gabbitass
01582 664036

A walk starting with (hopefully) coffee and a bun in Abbots Langley.  From the village our clockwise circular route takes us out across fields, over the M25 and down to the canal close to Kings Langley.  Towpath lovers will enjoy the stroll towards Nash Mills.  We then make tracks uphill towards Pimlico and the “White Hart” at Bedmond for a timely stop.  From there we re-cross the M25 and back via fields and lanes to our start point.

 


Meet time 9.30 am
Meet at Priory Middle School
 

Return 5 pm
Distance 9 miles


Saturday 4th July 2009
Puttenham, Surrey
Camping Barn
Contact Don Snoad
01582 601852

If you plan to join the Tanners Marathon on Sunday then you may like to arrive really early by staying in this camping barn near Guildford.  Listed as “a sustainable camping barn set amidst beautiful countryside” there is a possibility that accommodation may be available for Friday and Saturday nights.  Anyone wanting to spend Sunday night in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty could be booked into Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel.        

 



 


Sunday 5th July 2009
Tanners Marathon
Day Walk
Contact Chris Clayton
01582 866305

This annual trip into the Surrey countryside uses private transport to the start point at Leatherhead Football Club.  The 30 mile route, which should be completed within 10 hours to gain a personal certificate, changes each year but is always a friendly affair with lots of support.  Last year members of the Bogtrotters once again won the Team Trophy, so if you would like to help us retain the shield contact Chris on 01582 866305 or 0781 666 9760.  There is also a 20 mile challenge if 30 is a step too far. 

The approximate cost of this event is £12-£20, which includes the entry fee, transport and refreshments but if you are planning on joining this marathon please contact Chris to advise him of your interest and to obtain further details.  Sadly 2010 will be the last time this hugely satisfying challenge will take place – so you cannot put off your participation for too long

See also the trip to Saturday 4th July 2009 - Monday 6th July 2009 if you would like to make a weekend of it.


Meet time 7.15 am
Meet at Priory Middle School

Return approx 9 pm
Distance 30 or 20 miles
 


Wednesday 8th July 2009
Midweek Meander
Day Walk
Contact Roger Pepworth
01582 538414

A summer saunter – not even a bus to catch.  Enjoy coffee on the Downs and then amble through villages, returning along Sewell Cycleway.  


Meet time 9.30 am
Meet at The Square, Dunstable

Return 4 pm
Distance 8 miles
 


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