We are pleased to bring you a Programme of Walks for Autumn 2024. We look forward to seeing you.
You will see there are some gaps in this programme.
There is an urgent need to recruit more leaders, as it is unreasonable to expect our present volunteers to lead several times each programme.
Please consider making a contribution to the club in this way. Plenty of help and advice available from existing leaders.
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Tuesday 3rd September 10.30 am. MURSLEY Weasel Lane and Salden
Park and meet at Mursley Farm Shop and Café on Whaddon Road from village MK17 0PL. Walking across fields to Weasel Lane (cycleway 51) bridleway. Turning right then over crossroads, after passing Springfield Farm turn right to follow path past Salden House and Devil’s Horsemen buildings back to Mursley Main Street, taking path beyond junction past reservoirs back to start. 3.5 miles
Sunday 8th September 10.30 am. WICKEN WOODS
Start at Wicken village green, near church of St John the Evangelist, Church Lane MK19 6BN. Park tidily nearby. First stretch along a quiet minor road, then farm tracks and fields. Bridleways (permissive paths) through the woods can be muddy and rough (advise walking poles). No steep climbs or descents, one stile and a few gates. Wide paths through crops (wheat, beans); paths a bit overgrown in woodland. No livestock; suitable for dogs. 3.8 miles
Saturday 14th September 10.30 am. THREE LOCKS and RUSHMERE
Meet in car park off Leighton Road by Three Locks pub opposite Soulbury Road GR 893283 MK17 9DD. Walking to Rushmere Park (with café stop) via Papermill Farm. Returning past Bragenham Farm. Woodland walk with good views, some uphill, only one stile. Dogs on leads. 4.7 miles
Saturday 21st September 10.00 am ASHRIDGE and WWI trenches
Early start. Park and meet at Hult Ashridge College GR 993122 HP4 1NS (sending.restore.ringside). From A4146 take road to Ringshall and go through Little Gaddesden taking right turn after Bridgewater Arms. Meet on grass at tree near Bakehouse café. Walking through Golden Valley to Frithsden beeches and WWI trenches returning over Berkhampstead Common. Gentle inclines, open meadow and woodland. 5.3 miles
Saturday 28th September 10.30 am. CALVERT GREEN
Park at Village Hall in Cotswolds Way GR 686241 MK18 2FJ. From Steeple Claydon take Twyford Rd turning left at crossroads, continue south past lakes and crossroads turning left into village at Cotswolds Way. (Road from Botolph Claydon closed by HS2 rail bridge.) Walking through village to path on edge of wood to cross road to footpath then track leading to Charndon, just before village taking path across grass fields to road into Edgcott. Turning up Lane Hill to field path passing spinney and to path beside road back to Calvert Green wildlife area, playing field and village hall. Tracks, field paths and short road sections. Shop in village. 4.5 miles
Saturday 5th October 10.30 am. LITTLE HORWOOD
Start from car park shared by Shoulder of Mutton pub, church and sports ground MK17 0PF. Mostly fields, with one short and one slightly longer stretch of road; some livestock likely, including horses. Some uneven ground; eight stiles, plus gates and footbridges. No steep slopes. Pub open lunchtime for drinks and pizza. 4 miles
Saturday 12th October 10.30 am. MARSTON VALE FOREST CENTRE
This can be an all-day visit. Park (£3 fee) and meet at Centre, which has all facilities GR TL005418 MK43 0PR. Take dual carriageway A421 for Bedford from Junction 13 of M1. Leave at first exit sign posted Marston Moretaine with brown sign for Forest Centre. Follow signs right over roundabouts and through village. Walking through grounds to explore the open areas and tree-lined paths mainly on hard tracks around the lakes etc. 5 miles. Opportunity in afternoon to explore the Wetlands Nature Reserve (about 2 miles)
Weekend 19th/20th October NO WALK PLANNED AS NO LEADER AVAILABLE
Tuesday 22nd October 10.30 am. BUCKINGHAM LARDER CAFÉ
Meet on Bourton Road outside the Larder Café at Manor Farm MK18 7DS (painter.trifle.pianists). Please park carefully on Bourton Road. Mainly paved footpaths, some grassy fields, dogs welcome on leads, no stiles. Countryside views to the Buckingham Railway walk, then on to the University, circling back through to the start. Café and toilets available. 4.5 miles
Saturday 26th October 10.30 am. HOWE PARK WOOD
Meet at car park GR 830345 MK4 3GG. Take Tattenhoe Street V2 from A421 Standing Way, turn left at first roundabout on Chaffron Way. Howe Park Wood is signed, first turning on left. Woodland and parkland with views of MK expansion westwards. Café open from 9.30 am. Approx 4 miles
Saturday 2nd November 10.30 am DUNSTABLE DOWNS
Park and meet at Chiltern Gate Centre GR 008195 LU6 2GY, parking fee if not National Trust member. From Leighton Buzzard bypass take Totternhoe Road, go through village then left and right at roundabouts signed Dunstable Downs. Walking on Icknield Way down to Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, Studham Church and Whipsnade Heath. Returning through woodland with long fairly steep ascent back to Centre. Good views, varied scenery. Dogs on leads. 4.5 miles
Saturday 9th November 10.30 am ASPLEY GUISE
Meet in recreation ground car park next to golf club on West Hill GR 930358 MK17 8DX (seagulls.install.daunting). Walking through village, fields, woods and heathland on footpaths and tracks. No stiles, one sharp incline with steps. Good views and range of trees. 4 miles
Saturday 16th November 10.30 am PADBURY
Meet at grass triangle in centre of village, junction of Main St and Station Rd, parking considerately nearby. GR 715303 MK18 2BH. Walking via Padbury Hill Farm to Kings Bridge returning via Padbury Brook. 5 stiles. 4.5 miles
Saturday 23rd November 10.30 am WENDOVER
Park in Wharf Road and meet at the Canal. Car share if you can GR 869082 HP22 6HF. An easy walk to start with along the Aylesbury Ring/towpath to Halton. Leaving the canal to pass church and Halton House to enter Wendover Woods. Taking good paths to skirt Halton camp. Finally a steepish descent back to Wharf Road. No stiles. 5 miles.
Weekend 30th November/1st December
NO WALK PLANNED AS NO LEADER AVAILABLE