Spring is here, so what better time to pull on the walking gear, and go explore the new signs of life in the great outdoors. Flowers are in bud, birds are looking to nest and, if we're lucky, the snow will disappear soon!
Here are the Milton Keynes Ramblers walks for April. As usual, the group extends a warm welcome to old and new faces alike, so don't be shy...
Sun 8 April
Meet at 10am at the car park by the Grand Union Canal in Old Linslade (GR SP910268) for a 6½ mile circular walk. 07850 129005
Wed 11 April
Meet at 10:00am in the car park off Calverton Road, Stony Stratford (GR SP788397) [MK11 1YT), for an 8 mile path-checking walk. Bring refreshments and secateurs as required. 07905 379508
Sat 21 April
Ivinghoe Beacon Ridgeway Circular Walk 10 miles. Meet 9:30am at Caldecotte Lake car park (GR SP887355), [nearest post code MK7 8HP] for lift share. Walk starts approximately 10:00am from Pitstone Hill Car Park, Stocks Road, one mile SE of Ivinghoe on road to Aldbury. (GR SP955149), (latitude 51.824918, longitude -0.61562369). Bring packed lunch. 07729 911061
Wed 25 April
Meet at 10:00am by the playing fields off Castlethorpe Road, Hanslope (GR SP800467) [MK19 7HT] for a 10 mile circular path-checking walk. Bring refreshments and secateurs as required. Some paths may be muddy and overgrown. Bring refreshments and secateurs as required. 07905 379508
Sun 29 April
Meet at 10am at St Mary's Church, Thornborough (GR SP745336) for a 5 mile circular walk. Bring refreshments as required.
This will be followed by an afternoon 6 mile walk starting at 1pm. You can do either or both. 07941 235775
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