The Ramblers Association
Milton Keynes & District Group
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Walks Programme |
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| Sunday 26 July |
Starting in Barton-le-Clay, we head towards the Barton Hills National Nature Reserve. The climb to the top offers incredible views over North Bedfordshire. From the Barton Hills, we connect to the ancient Icknield Way, often described as England's oldest road, a prehistoric path that runs along the chalk escarpment. In the Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve, we ascend Deacon Hill for some of the best 360 degrees views in the area, often referred to as John Bunyan’s Delectable Mountains. We then descend from the hills to the picturesque village of Hexton, a model 1920s village, a perfect place for a pub stop at The Raven, before heading back to Barton-le-Clay. Where: Park in Old Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire, MK45 4LH. Recreation ground and playing fields will be on your left as you park. Additional Details: Start point of walk is c.35 minutes' drive from Milton Keynes. Please meet at Caldecotte Lake for shared lifts to start point.    | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 2 August |
Where: Park at the junction of Cricketers Way and Hedgehog Way in Haddenham. Additional Details: The start point of the walk is 45 minutes' drive from Milton Keynes. For shared lift to start of walk, please meet at 09:30am in large car park adjacent to The Clock Tower pub, 2 White Horse Drive, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AS. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 9 August |
Embark on the ultimate Milton Keynes Greenways Adventure, ambling through varied landscapes (lakes, parks, meadows), the spiritual stillness of the Tree Cathedral, the sculpted beauty of Campbell Park and the seamless connection through the city's extensive path network. A veritable Milton Keynes Green Lung Journey, a Milton Keynes Park Hopper, a Grand Tour of Milton Keynes’ Waters! Where: Public car park in Stonepit Field Park. Car park is first turn left off Newport Road, c.200 metres after crossing Grand Union Canal, moving away from Black Horse pub. Additional Details: Meet 09:45am at large public car park at Caldecotte Lake, Lakeside Grove, Caldecotte, off H10 Bletcham Way. Arrive in half empty cars: we will then car share to the start of the walk at public car park in Stonepit Field Park. Car park is first turn left off Newport Road, c.200 metres after crossing Grand Union Canal, moving away from Black Horse pub. Walk will start at 10:00am. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 16 August |
The café in Castlethorpe is currently closed, so we will stop for lunch and a toilet break outside the Barley Mow pub in Cosgrove. There is plenty of outside seating and if some of us buy a drink it should be OK with the management. There are no stiles on this route. The walk is along hard track paths alongside the river and canal, but also some grassy paths through fields with cattle and sheep. Bring a packed lunch or snacks. Meet at Haversham Viaduct car park off Haversham Road, just before the river bridge. [Note This car park is sometimes flooded after heavy rain – I will update this note a few days before the walk] | 07710 423032 Philip T | ||
| Sunday 23 August |
Where: Clubhouse Recreation Ground, East Street, Olney, MK46 4DW Additional Details: We will be stopping for lunch in Emberton Park, toilets and cafe available. Last count, 3 stiles. | ????? ?????? | ||
| Sunday 6 September |
Where: Park in Ashridge National Trust Car Park, Monument Drive, Aldbury, Dacorum, Herts, HP4 1LX. Park as near to Ashridge Monument Café (near to the iconic landmark of the Bridgewater Monument) as you can. Walk will start from the café at 10:15am. Parking is free to National Trust members. Non National Trust members are asked to make a voluntary donation of £2. Additional Details: The walk starts from the Ashridge Monument Café near to the iconic landmark of the Bridgewater Monument. The start point of the walk is a 40 minutes’ drive from Milton Keynes. Hence, you are encouraged to meet in large car park at Lakeside Grove, Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP (just off H10 Bletcham Way) for shared lifts. Parking at start of walk is free to National Trust members. Non National Trust members are asked to make a voluntary donation of £2. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 27 September |
Where: Park in lane leading to Lower Lock Farm near Stoke Bruerne. As you travel along A508 from Grafton Regis, lane is first turn right after crossing canal and comes up immediately before the left turn to Stoke Bruerne. Additional Details: Bring packed lunch. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 4 October |
Lunch stop will be at Newton Longville Church This walk is via fields mainly Where: Meet in High Street by St Michaels Church, Lavendon | 07751 825401 Joy | ||
| Sunday 25 October |
Where: Park at The Larder Café, Manor Farm, Bourton, Buckingham, MK18 7DS. Additional Details: Park at The Larder Café, Manor Farm, Bourton, Buckingham, MK18 7DS for start of walk. You may wish to make an online booking to have lunch at the farm's Larder Café at the end of the walk. This is entirely optional. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 1 November |
Fast forward to 2019 and Culture MK and the City Discovery Centre commissioned a new walking route through Milton Keynes called the Pilgrims’ Trail. I was due to lead my version of the Pilgrims’ Trail for the Milton Keynes Ramblers on Sunday 07 June 2020 but the planned walk never took place due to covid restrictions. I have now dusted off my old notes on the Pilgrims’ Trail and offer it again to the Milton Keynes Ramblers’ community. Enjoy a 10 miles linear walk through Milton Keynes’ hidden past connecting medieval historic sites through an imagined pilgrimage. The route runs along the western edge of the city. Howe Park Wood, Tattenhoe Valley Park, North Bucks Way, Shenley Wood, Shenley Church End, Loughton, North Loughton Valley Park, Bradwell Abbey. Where: Car park to Howe Park Wood Education and Visitor Centre, Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes [nearest post code MK4 3GG]. Additional Details: Meet 9:30am in public car park in Bradwell Abbey, Alston Drive, Bradwell (GR SP826394) [nearest postcode MK13 9AP]. What3Words: wreck.youthful.epic This will be the end of the walk. Arrive in half empty cars: volunteers will then transport ramblers to Howe Park Wood Education and Visitor Centre, Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes (GR SP830344) [nearest post code MK4 3GG]. What3Words: drifters.soil.wordplay This will be the start of the walk. Park in public car park off H7 Chaffron Way: Westcroft District Centre including Morrisons Supermarket will be opposite side of H7. Walk will start from Howe Park Wood Education and Visitor Centre at 9:45am. Bring packed lunch. | 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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