The Ramblers Association
Milton Keynes & District Group
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Walks Programme |
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| Sunday 28 September |
Along the Ouzel Valley Park, hop onto the canal at Simpson, up to Willen Lake. Stop for lunch break at the Watersports Centre Bar & Kitchen. Circle the lake & return via Ouzel Valley Park to the Car Park.    | 07803 248210 Mark F | ||
| Sunday 5 October |
Where: Starting point of walk is Church Lane, Shutford, Oxfordshire, OX15 6PG. Church Lane is a cul-de-sac. Park at the end of the cul-de-sac (i.e. at that end of Church Lane which is the furthest distance from the church). Additional Details: Starting point of walk is Church Lane, Shutford, Oxfordshire, OX 15 6PG. Church Lane is a cul-de-sac. Park at the end of the cul-de-sac (i.e. at that end of Church Lane which is the furthest distance from the church). Shutford is a one hour drive from Milton Keynes. You are strongly encouraged to share a lift to Shutford. There is limited parking space in Church Lane and we do not want to upset local residents by swamping their environment with parked cars. It is essential we do all we can to reduce our collective carbon footprint on this tiny village. For shared lift to Shutford, meet 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 12 October |
Meet at Stanton Low car park off Newport Road, just after the canal bridge and before Asda. Bring a packed lunch. UPDATE -After leaving Little Linford Wood we will take a short detour to a new walkers gate purchased by MK Ramblers; we will add a brass plaque, and take some photos. The walk finish time should remain about the same as before. Where: Stanton Low Car Park | 07710 423032 Philip T | ||
| Sunday 19 October |
There will be a break for drinks and a lunch break so please bring refreshments as required. Where: Meet outside St Firmins Church, High Street, North Crawley. There is some parking there, on the high street or behind the village shop. | 07909 874605 Penny G | ||
| Sunday 9 November |
Moderate pace via fields and farm tracks. It could be muddy in parts depending on the weather. There are several stiles to climb over; and some fields to cross with sheep. Meet at the Hanslope Recreation Ground carpark on Castlethorpe Road. Bring a packed lunch or snack. | 07710 423032 Philip T | ||
| Sunday 16 November |
Starting from Waddesdon village, the route quickly leaves the roads behind for open fields and pastures, providing expansive, sweeping views over Aylesbury Vale. The path leads you across the magnificent Waddesdon Estate grounds, offering glimpses of the grand Waddesdon Manor and its stunning architecture. The outward bound part of our walk continues towards our lunch stop at the village of Cuddington with its characterful thatched cottages and a central pub, creating an idyllic visual of traditional English village life. After lunch, our inward bound part of the walk takes us to the small, isolated hamlets of Nether Winchendon and Upper Winchendon. In Nether Winchendon, you can pause at the historic St. Nicholas Church, a quiet landmark amidst the surrounding farmlands and the setting for a baptism scene in the film Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. The route loosely follows parts of the River Thame, where you can enjoy peaceful riverside scenery. Where: Layby on eastern edge of Waddesdon village, off the A41. Walk will start from site of Kaci’s Café (now permanently closed), Warmstone Lane, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP18 0NF. Additional Details: I have elected for a slightly earlier start time to ensure we return to our cars before darkness falls. Waddesdon village is 30 minutes' drive from Milton Keynes. I recommend meeting in large car park adjacent to The Clock Tower pub, 2 White Horse Drive, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AS for shared lifts to Waddesdon village. Upon arrival in Waddesdon village, park in layby on eastern edge of Waddesdon village, off the A41. Walk will start from site of Kaci’s Café (now permanently closed) which is on the layby. | 07531 728687 Boyd F | ||
| Sunday 23 November |
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| Sunday 30 November |
Walk past HMP Woodhill, along parts of Swans Way, around the woods, up the hill to Whaddon. Then circle back along the North Bucks Way & MK Boundary, through the estate red ways to lunch at the Grounds Café at Howe Park Wood. Final stretch through the estate red ways back to the car park. | 07803 248210 Mark F | ||
| Sunday 14 December |
Starting at the National Trust Visitor Centre / Chilterns Gateway Centre on Dunstable Downs, the walk begins with magnificent panoramic views across the rolling, open chalk grasslands of Dunstable Downs, which are part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walk follows a section of the historic Icknield Way, taking us first to the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, a unique memorial to soldiers lost in the First World War, and then to Whipsnade village. We later leave the Icknield Way Trail to begin the descent to Totternhoe village, passing near the London Gliding Club. The final mile of our walk takes us past the ancient Five Knolls round barrow cemetery and then, high up on the escarpment, we enjoy expansive views over the Bedfordshire plains. Where: Chilterns Gateway Centre Whipsnade Road Dunstable Beds LU6 2GY Additional Details: Parking at the Chilterns Gateway Centre in Dunstable Downs costs £3.50 per day for non-National Trust members and is free for National Trust members. Bring a 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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