The Ramblers Association
Milton Keynes & District Group
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Walks Programme |
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| Sunday 12 April |
From Tyringham church we follow the river Ouse to Sherington; We then cross over the A509 via a bridleway bridge and head North and then back across the A509. Unfortunately, there is no bridge here. It is a very busy and fast road, so we will need to take care. We will stop for a lunch and toilet break at the coffee shop at Alben Hill Nurseries and then walk on to Filgrave. The route back to Tyringham follows a very quiet back road with little traffic. Meet at Tyringham church; park on grass verge above the church.    | 07710 423032 Philip T | ||
| Sunday 19 April |
Eversholt is a picturesque village where church, pub, school, cricket pitch and pavilion happily coexist in close proximity. We will visit the Millennium Pond within the village, established in 2000 as a community project on what was previously an old field. It is designed as a woodland and water feature connected to a stream. The residents of the village built this themselves and many organisations donated plants or trees, including the school. Between the villages, the terrain is gently undulating, crossing through woodlands and open farmland. As we leave Milton Bryan, we pass a derelict building that once served as a top-secret, state-of-the-art radio station used by the Political Warfare Executive during WWII to broadcast black propaganda against the Nazis. A multi-national team pretended to be Germans and fooled the enemy into thinking they were listening to real German radio stations. The programmes encouraged German soldiers to surrender and gave false and misleading instructions to civilians We return to Woburn, a charming Georgian village featuring period architecture, tea rooms and specialised retail shops offering unique, niche goods. Where: Park in large free car park in Park Street, Woburn, MK17 9PG, opposite St Mary’s Church. Additional Details: Park in large free car park in Park Street, Woburn, MK17 9PG, opposite St Mary’s Church. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 26 April |
Where: Car park opposite Caroline Haslett Primary School, Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge | 07446 694089 Ruth | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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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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