The Ramblers Association
Milton Keynes & District Group
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Walks Programme |
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| Sunday 30 March |
A gentle walk but you will require boots to walk across the fields after Cosgrove. Meet at Ouse Valley Manor Farm Car Park. Follow Old Wolverton Road west from Stratford Road Roundabout past The Galleon pub, speed camera and painted roundabout (beside NAPA) then turn left, signposted Manor Park. Proceed to end of access road and into car park on left. Where: Ouse Valley Manor Farm Car Park    | 07870 648566 Andy G | ||
| Sunday 6 April |
Where: Meet large public car park at Caldecotte Lake, Lakeside Grove, off H10 Bletcham Way. Additional Details: Bring packed lunch. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 20 April |
The final return into Whaddon is especially beautiful. The land falls away sharply on our left providing stunning views over College Wood, Nash, Thornborough and Thornton. Little Horwood is a charming little village with a brook, St Nicholas's church and The Shoulder of Mutton pub which has been part of Little Horwood's history for over 500 years. Locals have been enjoying a pint here since the reign of Edward IV. There will be a seated coffee stop in Little Horwood at the former school building at the back of St Nicholas's church. Park considerately in Whaddon village near to Selbie Memorial Congregational Church, 13 Stock Lane, Whaddon, Milton Keynes, MK17 0LS. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Monday 5 May |
The walk culminates with the bluebells in Badby Wood. A violet blue horizon comprising thousands of nodding bluebells assembled en masse on a woodland carpet. A feast of beauty wrought by mother nature that will hold your gaze. The first whisper of a summer yet to come. We will take advantage of bluebell cream teas or tea and cake served in Badby village hall every first Sunday in May and Bank Holiday Monday. Where: Park in layby on unnamed road near to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Fawsley. Additional Details: Bring a packed lunch. This walk offers a car share option from Milton Keynes. Meet at Ostlers Lane car park Stony Stratford MK11 1PW. Meet at 9am Alternatively meet at start point for a 10am start. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 11 May |
Easy walking starting from Stanton Low Park; then along the railway walk to Great Linford Manor Park; and finally along redways to Linford Wood and back to our starting point. There will be two refreshment stops along the route. Meet at Stanton Low car park off Newport Road, just after the canal bridge and before Asda. | 07710 423032 Philip T | ||
| Sunday 18 May |
Back along the River Great Ouse, through Stony Stratford Nature Reserve & Stony Mill Field into Stony for Coffee. Return via green, possibly muddy, fields to Old Stony. Over the Stony Stratford bridge & back to the Old Mill and the car park. Where: Watermill Lane car park Wolverton Milton Keynes MK12 5NZ Additional Details: Coffee next to the Church of Saint Mary and Saint Giles (& No.8 Caffe Coffee Shop) in Stony High Street. | 07803 248210 Mark F | ||
| Sunday 25 May |
Where: As you enter Wing from Milton Keynes along Stewkley Road, turn left at mini roundabout and into new estate via Dormer Avenue. Park considerately in new estate. Walk will start from the mini roundabout by which you entered the new estate (junction of Stewkley Road and Dormer Avenue). Additional Details: Bring packed lunch. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 8 June |
Where: The Old School, Church Lane, Ludgershall, Aylesbury Vale, HP18 9NU near to the Church of St Mary the Virgin. When you enter Ludgershall, proceed along Salters Lane. Turn right into Church Lane. Go to the far end of Church Lane, just before the junction with High Street and Brill Road, to park car. Additional Details: Bring packed lunch. There is an option to car share. Meet at 9.30 by Clock Tower pub, Emerson Valley MK4 2AS. Alternatively meet at the start point for a 10.15 start | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
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* Registered Assistance Dogs are allowed to walk with their owners in accordance
with the Disability Equality Act (2010). If you wish to bring an assistance dog, please contact the leader beforehand to check for any difficulties with the route. |
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