Escape the shopping, and let the Christmas presents stay unwrapped that little bit longer. There is nothing like a good walk to break free of the stresses and strains of everyday life, and we all feel a bit frazzled at this time of year, don’t we?
Luckily, the Milton Keynes Ramblers extend an invitation to one and all to join them as they explore the area we call home on the following dates…
Sat 2 December
Meet 9:00am Caldecotte Arms car park, nearest post code MK7 8HP, for lifts to Old Warden, Bedfordshire for an 8 mile circular walk taking in villages of Northill, Ickwell and skirting Shuttleworth airfield. Optional brief halfway stop in Crown Pub, Northill, for liquid/other refreshments (log stove, real ale!) but suggest bring usual refreshments as required. Hare and Hounds pub in Old Warden a post-walk option for serious grub/drinks. 07970 072953
Sun 3 December
Meet 9:00am at Caldecotte Arms, Caldecotte Lake MK7 8HP for lifts to Dunstable Downs National Trust visitors centre where parking is free for NT members, charge for non-members £2.50 at time of publication. For a moderately hilly 10½ mile circular walk via Whipsnade, Kensworth, Dunstable, Caddington and Kensworth Chalk Quarry. Bring refreshments as required. 07736 516418
Wed 13 December
Meet at 9:30am at Aspley Heath car park at the top of Church Road, Woburn Sands (GR SP924344) [nearest postcode MK17 8TS] for an 11½ mile circular walk via Great Brickhill. Bring packed lunch. No dogs. 07709 632247
Wed 20 December
Meet at 10:00am in Great Brickhill. Park alongside the wall opposite Duncombe House in Lower Way MK17 9AG for a 10½ mile circular walk via Newton Leys, Newton Longville and Stoke Hammond. Bring packed lunch. No dogs. 07709 632247
Tue 26 December
Meet at 10:00am at the Caldecotte Windmill car park MK7 8HP for a 10 mile walk via Brickhill Woods and the Grand Union Canal. Bring packed lunch. Will be muddy. No dogs. 07709 632247
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