The Ramblers Association
Milton Keynes & District Group
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Walks Programme |
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| Wednesday 22 April |
Where: Lodge Lake Car Park, Bradwell Rd, Loughton Lodge, Great Holm, Milton Keynes MK8 9LG Additional Details: An easy, relatively short walk, Ideal walk for anyone wanting to try out a 'ramble' or for people wanting to get back into rambling. Please be aware there are a lot of steps when we cross over the main railway line.    | 07736 728636 Phil K | ||
| Sunday 26 April |
Where: Car park opposite Caroline Haslett Primary School, Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge | 07446 694089 Ruth | ||
| Sunday 3 May |
We then circle through a number of MK estates along mostly redways to start with, and then return via the woods path of Swans Way to Howe Park Woods and back to the car park. We will have a small coffee break half way. Folk can have a lunch break after the walk at Howe Park Woods Grounds Café. Where: Howe Park Wood Education Centre Car Park, MK4 3GG Additional Details: Toilets and refreshments at Grounds Café. Short local walk with early finish. Easy walking along mostly MK redways and woodland paths. Dogs welcome. Finish by 12.30pm. | 07803 248210 Mark F | ||
| Monday 4 May |
Badby Wood is renowned for its spectacular, dense carpets of native bluebells that bloom in late April and early May, transforming the 117 acres ancient woodland into a vibrant violet-blue landscape. The flowers grow under a canopy of oaks, creating a scenic, aromatic sea of blue that draws numerous visitors for spring walks. We will take advantage of cream teas or tea and cake served in Badby village hall, immediately followed by peak time viewing of the bluebells in the wood, a magical and peaceful experience. Where: Remote point along Fawsley Road. From where you park, you’ll have a good view of St Mary’s Church which stands a little further along Fawsley Road. Additional Details: Meet at 09:00am in large car park at Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1PW for shared lifts to starting point. There is a 45 minutes car journey from Milton Keynes to starting point. Walk will start at 10:00am at remote point on Fawsley Road near to St Mary's Church. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 10 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 17 May |
From the car park we immediately ascend Pitstone Hill and walk along the Ridgeway National Trail passing through Aldbury Nowers nature reserve. We descend to the picturesque village of Aldbury for our coffee break. With its large green at the centre, complete with pond and stocks, Aldbury has often been used for film and TV (Midsomer Murders, James Bond, Avengers). We then ascend again to join the Ashridge Boundary Trail which takes us through beech woods and across Ashridge Golf Course. We take our lunch break on the outskirts of Little Gaddesden. In the afternoon we continue on the Ashridge Boundary Trail before ascending to the summit of Ivinghoe Beacon (233 metres above sea level). After admiring the panoramic views we follow The Ridgeway back to the cars. This walk includes several ascents and descents where walking poles may be useful. A good level of fitness is required. We last did this walk in February 2025 in very muddy and misty conditions. Hopefully this year we will have fine views from the Beacon. Where: Meet at Pitstone Hill Car Park, Stocks Road, Aldbury. IGNORE the nearest post code. Use either What3words or put the car park into Maps. Take the B488 out of Ivinghoe. Ignore signs on the left to Ivinghoe Beacon (B489). Take the next fork left onto Stocks Road. The car park is about half a mile up on the right. Additional Details: Meet at Caldecotte Lake Car Park, Lakeside Grove, Milton Keynes at 9.20am for shared lifts to the start of the walk. Parking spaces at Pitstone Hill Car Park may be limited because of its popularity with dog walkers. | 07729 911061 Sue F | ||
| Sunday 24 May |
the beautifully restored 18th century water and wilderness gardens of Great Linford Manor Park, the 19th century Bradwell Windmill made from locally quarried limestone, the River Great Ouse between New Bradwell and Haversham that forms part of the Ouse Valley Park, the old part of Haversham village set above the River Ouse flood plain and physically separated by farmland from the 1930s-built "New Haversham" which is nearer to Wolverton, the historic Haversham Mill standing forlorn beside the renovated mill cottage, the 12th century Norman ruin of St Peter’s church at Stanton Low Park offering a glimpse into the area's medieval past, the Milton Keynes Arts Centre in Great Linford Manor Park that offers workshops, exhibitions, and artist residencies in restored 17th-century buildings like the Thatched Barn, Schoolhouse, and Alms houses. Where: Park at Great Linford Memorial Hall, Marsh Drive, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5AX. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 7 June |
Additional Details: Hazards: Several stiles. | 07736 728636 Phil K | ||
| Sunday 14 June |
the charming Bedfordshire village of Maulden known for its scenic Greensand Ridge location, 14th century church, thatched cottages and rural atmosphere; Ampthill Park, a 160 acres Bedfordshire parkland designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century, offering panoramic views and famous for its association with Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon; Houghton House, the scenic, roofless shell of a 17th century mansion managed by English Heritage and famously associated with the Palace Beautiful in John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim's Progress. Where: Park considerately in Glebe Way, Houghton Conquest, Beds, MK45 3JX opposite church. What3words: poem.gathering.mistaking Walk starts at 10.15 am from Glebe Way, Houghton Conquest. Additional Details: The start point of the walk is a 35 minutes drive from Milton Keynes. You are strongly recommended to meet at Caldecotte Lake for car shares to the start point of the walk. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Thursday 18 June |
Where: Walk starts from The Barge Inn, Newport Road, Woolstone, Milton Keynes, MK15 0AS. There are 2 car parks adjacent to the pub. Use the car park that is further away from the pub. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 28 June |
Our beautiful walk passes through the charming Georgian village of Woburn, goes across the Bedfordshire/Buckinghamshire border and features ancient woods and sandy heathland with clearly defined, wide paths. Where: Park in large public car park opposite St Mary's Church, Park Street, Woburn, Beds, MK17 9PG. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| 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 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 adjacent to The Clock Tower pub, 2 White Horse Drive, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AS 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 | ||
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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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