The Ramblers Association

Milton Keynes & District Group

 

Reminder

Please follow any instructions or requests by the walk leader before and during the walk.

Enjoy the walk and continue to observe government and Ramblers advice.


 

Walks Programme

Link to Meeting Point Map Nearest PostCode what3words   
Sunday
17 November
10:00am5 miles circular: Great Linford Manor Park followed by AGM
Pre-AGM walk in Great Linford Manor Park and surrounding area. Lots of historical interest plus great nature. Shared lunch together at 12.30pm in Great Linford Cricket Pavilion off Gt Linford High Street (follow path opposite The Nags Head).  AGM starts at 1pm. Details of AGM including Agenda & Minutes on our own website    https://www.mkramblers.org.uk/news.htm

Meet for walk at Great Linford Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5HH

07799  785265
Sunday
17 November
1:00pmEvent: AGM
Group AGM at Great Linford Cricket Pavilion, High Street, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5AX
Preceded by a local walk from 10:00am starting from Great Linford Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive, MK14 5HH.  Bring your own lunch to have in The Pavilion at 12:30pm - drinks and cake provided.  AGM 1:00pm

All are welcome. Agenda and Minutes available on our own website
https://mkramblers.org.uk/news.htm   All our members will receive an individual invitation.

Where: The Cricket Pavilion is off the High Street, walk along path opposite The Nags Head. There is limited parking in the High Street so please park in the Memorial Hall car park (MK14 5HH) or the Arts Centre car park (MK14 5AU)

07810  826304
Sunday
1 December
10:00am6 miles circular: Howe Park Wood & Furzton Lake
Starting from the Howe Park Wood Education Centre Car Park.
Briefly through the woods & along the redway through Emerson Valley & Furzton.
Circle around Furzton Lake for extended coffee break near Italian Sul Lago restaurant with a lovely view of the lake. Complete the journey around the lake and back along Tatternhoe Valley Park.
Final stretch through Howe woods and back to the car park.

Where: Howe Park Wood Education Centre Car Park MK4 3GG

Additional Details: Finish by 1:00pm.
Toilets and refreshments at Grounds Café & Italian restaurant.
Easy walking along mostly MK redways and paths.

07803  248210
Sunday
8 December
10:00am6 miles circular: Mince Pie and Stollen Walk
Join us for our annual pre-Christmas walk when mince pies, stollen and mulled wine will be provided on route. 

From the car park the walk follows the South Loughton Brook before turning off through Tattenhoe Park to Kingsmead, followed by Westcroft and Shenley Brook End where we will take a break for refreshments. The return route goes through Emerson Valley and Howe Park Wood. The walk will be on hard paths so there should be minimal mud. 

Additional Details: Meet in the car park next to the Windmill Hill Allotments, Rosemullion Avenue, Tattenhoe (turning off Tattenhoe Street V2).

07729  911061
Sunday
15 December
10:00am8 miles circular: Buckingham Canal and Thornborough
We initially walk along the route of the old Buckingham canal (branch of the Grand Union Canal) from Thornton towards Buckingham, including a short break at a restored lock.  After passing a nature reserve and crossing the river we return via the medieval Thornborough bridge, where we stop for a lunch break. We then pass ancient tumuli and walk through Thornborough village before returning to our starting point. The canal path is overgrown in places, so be prepared for some nettles and brambles. Bring a packed lunch.

Meet at the Thornton turning off the A422. Turn left travelling from MK and immediately on the right is a lay-by section of the old road with plenty of parking space: 

07710 423032
Philip T
Sunday
5 January
10:00am11½ miles circular: Great Linford Manor Park
Join us for a beautiful 11½ miles circular walk in Milton Keynes. Great Linford Manor Park, Stanton Low Park, New Bradwell, Loughton Valley Park, Central Milton Keynes, Campbell Park, Great Linford village. Mainly hard paths.

Where: Large public car park, Great Linford Memorial Hall, Marsh Drive, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5AX

Additional Details: Bring a packed lunch.

07531 728687
Boyd F
* 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.

The Ramblers' Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492.
Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577, registered charity in Scotland number: SC039799.