Bushey And District Footpaths Association. Walks programme 2012

All walks are free (except for coach/rail costs where applicable). Bring your own picnic when listed and you may wish to bring something to sit on. Membership is not necessary to take part in walks, but is expected of regulars.
Where pre-booking a coach is involved we will refund the money if it is cancelled due to insufficient numbers.
For lifts to the start point or other information ring/email:
David Bearfield (davidbearfield@badfa.org.uk) on 020 8950 4950 or 07771 843557 or
Chris Beney (chrisbeney@badfa.org.uk) on 01923 211113.
We recommend that you check the details prior to any walk, especially in periods of bad weather

We do take care to check out the walks for accuracy of length and obstructions etc. but events on the day can disrupt any walk. We also take reasonable care to avoid any problem areas but walkers do take part at their own risk. We do carry a mobile phone with us which can also be useful if you can’t find the start of the walk. The number is usually 07771 843557.

In addition to the normal walks there are some “walks” just to look at various wild flowers. Please contact David Bearfield (details above) for details of these nearer the date. He will then tell you if the event is taking place and where to meet.

During 2012 we may have a few extra walks arranged at short notice, mostly midweek. They will go on this website and we will notify those who specially ask direct.

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Walks that have already taken place in 2012:

Sunday 1st January 2012 – 12 noon. 4 miles. No picnic.
New Year's Day Walk to Harrow Weald common. Pictures
Meeting point : The Rutts car park. The post code for Sat. Navs. is WD23 1HZ
Leader: David Bearfield.
A walk through to Grimsdyke and back through Bentley Priory and Stanmore Common. Minced pies and complementary mulled wine will be served with our compliments.

Sunday 22nd January 2012 – 9.10am (see below). 10 miles.
Wembley to Euston along the Grand Union Canal. Pictures
Meeting point: Bushey Station to catch the 09:26 train (arrive Wembley Central 9:45).
The post code for Sat. Navs. is WD19 4PN
Bring a picnic.
Leader: Ray Abel.
The walk takes us past the Shri Mandir Temple on Ealing Road. We soon join the Grand Union Canal and after walking over the North Circular Road we then pass Kensal Green Cemetery followed by the Trellick Tower. We then go through Little Venice followed by Regents park.

Sunday 19th February 2012 - 11.00am. 6 miles
Parks, recreation grounds, and urban alleyways of Bushey.
Meeting point: The Rutts car park, High Road, Bushey Heath where parking is free on Sundays.
The post code for Sat. Navs. is WD23 1LH Grid Ref TQ14889413
Bring a picnic.
Leader: Yvonne Riley.
A walk taking in five of the less well known parks in Bushey.

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Note that walks start at various times

If you want to get a map showing the meeting point then go to:
getamap or http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm
Please note there is no ‘www’ in these. Then enter the postcode. Note it may not always show the precise start location. http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm

PROVISIONAL AT 22nd January
Changes since 22 January:
Walk of 19th February distance was 7 miles.
Walk of 19th August minor time changes, and note added.

Sunday 11th March – 11.00am.
Wild Flower Walk - Daffodils at Wall Hall
Please contact David Bearfield (details above) for details of this walk nearer the date. He will then tell you if the event is taking place and where to meet.

Sunday 25th March – 11.00am BST. 6 miles.
Through Five Woods near Shenley.
Meeting point: Orchard Tea Room car park, Shenley Park, Radlett Lane, Shenley.
The postcode for Sat Navs is WD7 9DW Grid Ref TL18560072
Bring a picnic.
Leader: Richard de Boise.
If you forget to put your clocks forward you may miss this lovely circular walk. We start at Shenley Park, then go down to Shenleybury, around Porters Park Golf Course and along by Wood Hall. We go through a total of five woods and should see some pheasants. No stiles, just 2 steps at a footbridge.

Sunday 15th April – 11.00am.
Wild Flower Walk - Pasque Flowers on Therfield Heath
Please contact David Bearfield (details above) for details of this walk nearer the date. He will then tell you if the event is taking place and where to meet.

Sunday 22nd April – 10.00am.   10 miles
The Ridgeway and Icknield Way – Part 3,   Watlington to Princes Risborough
Meeting Point: Bushey Country Club car park, High Street, Bushey.
Post code for Sat Navs is WD23 3DJ.             TQ13459508
We have a minibus – travel cost £5 per person. Please contact David Bearfield to reserve a place.
Leader: Richard De Boise.

Wednesday 25th April – 6.30pm. 2 miles
An Evening Bluebell walk in Berrygrove Woods.
Meeting point: Opposite St John’s Church, Aldenham village.
For Sat Navs WD25 8BE is nearby. Grid Ref TQ13969840
No picnic. Leader: Monica Shelton.
Enjoy the sight and fragrance of the bluebells. A short, easy walk suitable for the less active.
Bluebells don’t bloom to order, so we may have to change the date. Look on the website www.badfa.org.uk or ring the numbers at the top of the page to check a few days before.

Sunday 29th April
Wild Flower Walk - Wild Primroses at Berkhamstead Castle
Nb Does anyone know of a closer site where wild primroses bloom? Or even better, cowslips!
Please contact David Bearfield (details above) for details of this walk nearer the date. He will then tell you if the event is taking place and where to meet.

Wednesday 16th May 2010 - 11.00am. 6 miles
A flat walk exploring Colney Heath environs and Bowman's Lakes.
Meeting point Willows Farm Village, follow the farm road towards the farm shop until the right turn into car park 1 The postcode for Sat. Navs. is AL4 0PF.
A pub lunch is planned at the Queens Head in Colney Heath. There is a seating area nearby if a picnic lunch is preferred.
Leader: Keith Latham (07901 804843). Grid Ref TL19010414
The walk skirts Tyttenhanger Park and some gravel-working areas before following the Colne river round Colney Heath. A loop round to the North-East brings us back for lunch at the Queens Head Pub. It returns via the Colne river and finds a way back alongside Bowman's Lakes.

Sunday 20th May 2010 - 11.00am. 1 ½ or 8 ½ miles
A Woodland Interlude in Bedmond plus Pimlico.
Two walks in one
Meeting point: Outside the Post office in Bedmond High Street.
The post code for Sat. Navs. is WD5 0QP Grid Ref TL09830366
Bring a picnic.
Leader: David Bearfield.
This walk forms a figure-of-eight starting at Bedmond Post Office. The first segment (which forms a short walk of 1½ miles) explores woods and lanes that the father of Nicholas Breakspeare, later to become Pope Adrian IV would have walked down to go to work at St Albans Abbey in the 12th century and where Dick Turpin would have ridden Black Bess on his way to rob stagecoaches. The second section (approx. 7 miles) takes in the hamlet of Pimlico and open farm land.

Sunday 17th June – 10.40am (see below). 2 miles
The River Ver via the Abbey Flyer.
Meeting point: Bushey Station to catch the 10:58 train (arrive Park Street 11.32). If there are more than 10 of us we will buy a group ticket which will be considerably cheaper. Please note: the station car park isn’t free on Sundays, there is a small, free car park opposite or park off Eastbury Road e.g. Kingsfield Road.
The post code for Sat. Navs. is WD19 4PN Grid Ref TQ11799532
Bring a picnic.
Leader: Yvonne Riley.
The Ver, a classic chalk stream, shallow with gravel beds and clear water, rises north of Redbourn and joins the Colne at Bricket Wood. Chalk streams are one of Europe’s most threatened habitats supporting some of our most threatened plants and animals.

Thursday 21stJune –7.00pm. 2 miles
A Midsummer walk around Merryhill and Attenborough’s Fields.
Meeting point: Next to the pond at St James Church, Bushey High Street
For Sat Navs WD23 1BG is nearby. Grid Ref TQ12859530
No picnic.
Leader: Chris Beney.
A pleasant evening stroll through the fields of Bushey
A short, informal, easy walk suitable for our less active members

Saturday 23rd June – 11.00am. 1 mile
Wild Flower Walk - Orchids on Roughdown Common
Please contact David Bearfield (details above) for details of this walk nearer the date. He will then tell you if the event is taking place and where to meet.

Sunday 15th July – 10.45am for a prompt 11.00am start. Under 5 miles
The Two Reservoirs - a walk for Bushey Festival
Meeting point: The corner of Montacute Road and Elstree Road, Bushey Heath Heath
For Sat Navs WD23 1PH is nearby. Grid Ref TQ15449480
Bring a picnic.
Leader: David Bearfield.
Walk from Bushey Heath around both Aldenham Reservoir and Hilfield Park Reservoir passing Elstree Aerodrome on the way.

Sunday 19th August - 11.00am. 6 miles
A walk to celebrate the 'Battle' of Berkhamsted Common.
Meeting point: Bushey Station to catch the 10:57 train (arrive Tring 11.28) [to be confirmed when summer timetable is published]. If there are more than 10 of us we will buy a group ticket which will be considerably cheaper. We return from Berkhamsted Station. Please note: Bushey station car park isn’t free on Sundays, there is a small, free car park opposite or park off Eastbury Road e.g. Kingsfield Road.
The post code for Sat. Navs. is WD19 4PN Grid Ref TQ11799532
Bring a picnic.
Leader: David Bearfield.
The 'Battle' of Berkhamsted Common is famous amongst those keen on footpaths and rights of way. You may not have heard about it! Enjoy the countryside anyway.

Sunday 16th September - 10.00am. 7 miles
The Ridgeway and Icknield Way – Part 4, Princes Risborough to Wendover
Meeting Point: Bushey Country Club car park, High Street, Bushey.
Post code for Sat Navs is WD23 3DJ. Grid Ref TQ13459508
We have a minibus – travel cost £5 per person. Please contact David Bearfield to reserve a place.
Leader: Richard De Boise.

Sunday 21st October – 10.40am (see below). 6.5 or 11.5 miles
The Autumn Colours of Tring Park
Meeting point: Bushey Station to catch the 10:58 train (arrive Tring 11.28). If there are more than 10 of us we will buy a group ticket which will be considerably cheaper. Please note : the station car park isn’t free on Sundays, there is a small, free car park opposite or park off Eastbury Road e.g. Kingsfield Road.
The post code for Sat. Navs. is WD19 4PN Grid Ref TQ11799532
Bring a picnic.
Leader: David Bearfield.
This walk brings a foretaste of the Ridgeway walk with fine views across the Chilterns. We may find time to also visit the Natural History Museum.

Sunday 18th November – 11.00am. 3 miles
Harrow School and Harrow-on-the-Hill.
Meeting point: Behind Northwick Park Hospital at the junction of Norval Road and Fairway.
The post code for Sat Navs is HA0 3TQ Grid Ref TQ17008712
Bring a picnic.
Leader: David Bearfield.
Walk on the golf course and up Harrow Hill Path (this is steep!) to Harrow School and its history.

Sunday 16th December – 11.00am. 4 miles
Harrow Weald walk.
Meeting point: Car park of Shoots Nursery/Garden Centre, Common Road, Harrow Weald.
The post code for Sat. Navs. is HA7 3JF Get there early for a cup of coffee and get your Christmas shopping there afterwards! Grid Ref TQ14699260
Bring a picnic.
Leader: David Bearfield.
Walk down into Harrow Weald passing World War 2 graves until we reach the WW1 grave of Leif Robertson VC, return via Bentley Priory.

2013
Tuesday 1st January 2013 – 12 noon. 4 miles
New Year’s Day walk along the Bride Street path and Stanmore Common.
Meeting point: The corner of Montacute Road and Elstree Road, Bushey Heath
For Sat Navs WD23 1PH is nearby. Grid Ref TQ15449480
Bring a picnic or start that diet!.
Leader: David Bearfield.
Take David's short run route along Bride Street (named after the route of Boudica’s bridal procession!) past the Roman obelisk and into Stanmore Common.
Complementary mince pies and mulled wine will be served.

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