Archive 2025
Sunday 5th January – Meet 10 a.m. at Little Paxton Nature Reserve car park. The walk will be about 5.5 miles around the lakes. There will be a small amount of mud. Coffee etc at the local pub afterwards. Postcode: PE19 6ET. LEADER: Karen. Mob: 07979 330986
Monday 6th January – Meet 10 a.m. at the Village Hall car park, Green End Road, Great Barford for this 4.3 mile walk. Please park at the far end in case the hall is in use. We will walk out of the village along pavements and a short bit of road before heading up into fields and open countryside. We go under the bypass and north towards Wilden before turning east along field edges. We’ll cross the Barford Road and turn south heading back to Great Barford over the bypass along a quiet road and tracks. No gates or stiles, some slight inclines and the prerequisite of winter – mud! I don’t think I can provide as much as my last walk thought – sorry! Postcode: MK44 3HA. What3words///olive.backtrack.printing LEADER: Jennie. Mobile: 07852 852629
Monday 6th January – Meet 10 a.m Marston Moretaine Nature Reserve. Walk around the park. Meet 10.00a.m. in the car park. £2 for parking card or cash. Refreshments and toilet facilities are available. Postcode MK43 0PS. LEADER: Jean Please text on 07999 995047 or email if attending barnwell818@gmail.com.
Sunday 12th January – Meet 10 a.m. Woburn car park for a 6 mile walk. It should not be too muddy! There are two small inclines and not stiles. A circular walk from Woburn, through Husborne Crawley and Aspley Guise. Postcode MK17 9PG. LEADER: Cherie and Barry. Mob: 07492539952
Monday 13th January – Meet 10 a.m. The Plough, Bolnhurst for this 5 mile walk. We take in Brook Farm and Greensbury Farm on our western loop, then pass through Bolnhurst for a shorter eastern loop. There was some shallow mud on the recce, but also grass and the boots were as clean at the finish as they had been at the start. Postcode: MK44 2EX LEADER: Geoff. Mobile: 07962580716
Monday 13th January – Leisurely Strollers -Meet 10 a.m. Danish Camp, Willington. Meet 10a.m. at entrance gate. Park on the road. Refreshments at Blossoms Cafe in Hudsons Garden centre. Postcode MK44 3DG. LEADER: Jean Please text on 07999 995047 or email if attending barnwell818@gmail.com.
Sunday 19th January – Meet 10 a.m. Mowsbury Park, Wentworth Drive car park for this 5 mile walk. We walk across the park, past the golf course and up to the Hill Fort. We continue down towards Ravensden and then back to Putnoe Woods. There is likely to be mud but it may improve before then! There are two hills and a gate. Coffee in the Four Seasons cafe at the end. Postcode: MK41 8DQ LEADER: Sue. Mobile: 078895481
Monday 20th January – Meet 10 a.m. Priory Country Park MK41 9DJ for an easy flat 4 mile walk along the Embankment to Prebend Street bridge, then back along the other side of the river to Priory Park. The Cloverdale Cafe will be open. Toilet facilities available. Postcode: MK41 9DJ. LEADER: Veronica Mob: 07837055664
Monday 20th January – Leisurely Strollers – Meet 10 a.m. Harrold Country Park. MK43 7DS. Meet in the car park 10a.m. Donation for the carpark. Refreshments and toilet facilities at Harrold Country Park Postcode MK43 7DS. LEADER: Jean Please text on 07999 995047 or email if attending barnwell818@gmail.com.
The Wednesday Wobblers – no meeting this month.
Sunday 26th January -Meet at car park for St Mary’s Church, Carlton for just less than 6 mile walk. Car park is next to the church on the road between Turvey and Carlton, the Carlton side of the church. The walk involves a short stretch of road, but mainly is along field paths, with relatively few muddy stretches. We will begin by walking along the lane to Emmaus, then take a footpath from Emmaus across the fields to Turvey. There are a few muddy stretches, but all fairly short. Once in the outskirts of Turvey, we head along paths parallel to the main road towards the centre, go into the village briefly, then take the Ouse Valley way and head back to Carlton. Refreshments available at Emmaus or at The Fox or The Royal Oak in Carlton. LEADER: Carmel and Tim. Mob: 07856 300580
Monday 27th January – Meet 10 a.m. 10.a.m. Woburn village Hall car park for a 5.5 mile walk. It should not be too muddy. There are two small inclined and no stiles. A circular walk from Woburn, through Hushorne Crawley [Crawley House} and Aspley Guise. Postcode: MK17 9QD. What3words///springing.loyal.lorry Leader: Pat Mob: 07894 724856
Monday 27th January – Leisurely Strollers – Meet 10 a.m. Willen Lake -Milton Keynes. Meet in the car park behind Brewers Fare. Car Park £3.50 Card or cash. Refreshments and Toilet facilities Postcode MK15 0DS. LEADER: Jean Please text on 07999 995047 or email if attending barnwell818@gmail.com.
Sunday 2nd February – Meet 10 a.m. Aspley Guise Cricket club car park MK17 8DX. A cross country tour of the Aspley Guise and Woburn Sands area. from the golf course to open woodland. It will be muddy in parts. Coffee at the Anchor in Aspley Guise. Postcode: MK17 8DX. What3words///drags.pool.zips LEADER: Yve Mobile: 07845 522608
Monday 3rd February – Meet at 10.00 am on Wentworth Drive, [Dover Crescent ] Renhold end for 4.2 mile walk. Walking along path to crematorium, then across fields to Renhold, over to the Polhill Arms before returning. It is likely to be wet and a little mud under foot. No stiles. Leader: Liz Mob: 07732177827
Monday 3rd February – Leisurely Strollers – Meet at 10.00 a.m. Bedford Park by the pond refreshments and toilet facilities available. Park on the road. Postcode MK41 7SS. LEADER: Jean Please text on 07999 995047 or email if attending barnwell818@gmail.com.
Sunday 9th February Meet at 10.00 a.m. Ridgmont Station car park on the opposite side of the railway line from the tearoom. The walk is just under 6 miles and there are no stiles. From the station the route goes uphill to Husborne Crawley and then to Woburn Park. The return is via the village of Ridgmont. Postcode MK43 OXP LEADER: Michael. Mob: 07505 731114
Monday 10th February – Meet at 10.00 a.m. Pertenhall village hall car park (permission granted) for a 4.4 mile walk. We take the path northwards then turn right along the ridge, giving views over Kimbolton and back towards Pertenhall. Passing Chapel Yard we soon descend the hill and bypass Pertenhall, cross the B660 and circle back to the church and car park. The going was quite good on the recce with lots of grassy field edges to clean the boots. Postcode: MK44 2AT, What3Words: //eagle.pets.exhaling. LEADER: Geoff. Mobile: 07962 580716.
Monday 10th February – Leisurely Strollers – Meet at 10.00 a.m.Priory Park, walking to Town Bridge. LEADER: Jean Please text on 07999 995047 or email if attending barnwell818@gmail.com.
Wednesday 12th February – Wednesday Wobblers. Meet at 10.30 a.m. at the Pavilion Cafe in Bedford Park on Wednesday 12th February for a short stroll then coffee, weather permitting. If any ex-ramblers would like to join us, you are very welcome. MK41 7SS
Sunday 16th February Meet at All Saints Church Ridgmont High Street. From Ridgmont the walk goes past the ruins of Segenhoe Church and then towards Eversholt. The return is through Woburn Abbey Deer park. The walk is about 5 miles and there is one stile. Postcode: MK43 0TX. Leader: Michael Mob: 07505 731114
Monday 17th February. – Meet at 10 a.m. at Pell’s Farm Shop, Wilden for this roughly 4 mile walk. We have permission to park but please park along the hedge away from the shop. We cross the road and briefly head east before turning south through woodland towards Renhold. We continue down towards Bedford and then follow the path parallel to Norse Road behind houses and the cemetery. A brief pavement next to a busy road and then up through the Polhill Estate and back to Renhold. After crossing the road we walk back up to Wilden. The walk is mostly on solid paths or grass with gentle inclines and three stiles. Mud is a possibility! Postcode: – MK44 2PT what3words: – duke.spinners.emulating Leader: – Jennie Mob. 07852 852629
Monday 17th February. – Leisurely Strollers – Meet at 10.00 a.m. Priory Park. MK41 9DJ. Walk around the Lake. Toilet facilities
available. Refreshments in Brewers Fayre. Postcode MK41 9DK. LEADER: Jean Please text on 07999 995047 or email if attending barnwell818@gmail.com.
Sunday 23rd February – Meet at 10am near the Chapel in Rectory Lane, Houghton Conquest. The walk goes past Queen’s Wood and up to Houghton House. From there it continues towards Ampthill Church and returns via King’s Wood. It is about five and a half miles, and there are no stiles.
Postcode: MK45 3LD. Leader: Michael. Mob. 07505731114
Monday 24th February – Meet at 10am at Mowsbury Park (Kimbolton Road Car Park). This is a 4.5 mile circular walk following paths north of Brickhill and heading out towards Twinwoods before returning. Straightforward walking but with the risk of mud and wet ground in parts. No stiles and mostly on grass paths adjacent to arable farmland with views over the North Bedfordshire countryside. Postcode: MK41 8AH. LEADER: Jonathan. Mob: 07421 817583
Monday 24th February. – Leisurely Strollers –Meet at 10.00 a.m. Olney for walk to Emberton park MK46 4DW. Meet Olney Rugby Club for free car park. Postcode MK46 4DW. LEADER: Jean Please text on 07999 995047 or email if attending barnwell818@gmail.com.
Sunday 2nd March – Meet at 10am at Hail Weston for this 5.7 mile easy walk past Hail Weston Ford and through the village of Southoe. Some road walking but very quiet country roads. The pub should be open for refreshments on our return. Park on the High Street and meet by the church. THERE WILL BE SOME MUD! Postcode: PE19 5JS. W3W///furniture.umbrella.handle. LEADER: Karen. Mob: 07979 330986
Monday 3rd March – Meet at 10 a.m. at Deepdale Sandy, for this 4 mile walk. There is an extra mile or so for those that wish to do a little more. It is relatively mud free! Refreshments at the end at the Walkin Cafe. Nearest postcode is SG19 2NH [google Deepdale Vets Sandy] or what3words///bumping.cadet.together Leader: Liz. Mob: 07732177827
Monday 3rd March – Leisurely Strollers Meet at 10. a.m. Danish Camp Postcode: MK44 3DG. Please park on the road. Refreshments at Blossoms. LEADER: Jean. Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending
Sunday 9th – March Meet at St Lawrence church in Church End Steppingley. This route goes through Millbrooke Warren and Flitwick Wood. the distance is under 6 miles and there are no stiles. Postcode: MK45 5AU leader: Michael. Mob: 07505 731114
Monday 10th March – Meet at 10 a.m. Pavenham Golf Club, Pavenham for a 4.5 mile walk. We have permission to park at the club, so follow the road down and park on the right of the carpark. We walk around the golf course, cross over the fields and then back into Pavenham, then walk by the river path. There is one long climb across the golf course. No stiles and not much mud! Refreshments at the clubhouse afterwards. What3words///smile.bulky.depend Postcode: MK43 7PE. Leader: Liz. Mob: 07732177827
Monday 10th March – Leisurely Strollers Meet at 10 a.m. Priory Park by the cafe. MK41 9DJ. Refreshments at the Brewers Fayre. LEADER: Jean. Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending
Sunday 16th March – Meet at 10am – 5.5 miles around Renhold, starting from Wentworth Drive along the track and then following field edges through the Polhill Estate to Renhold. More field edges and paths to the wood and then up to the church then back along the track to the start. It will be muddy in places! Park in the road parallel to Wentworth Drive near Church Lane/Norse Road roundabout Postcode: MK41 8QF LEADER: Sue C. Mob: 07788954819
Monday 17th March –Meet at 10am at Old Warden Village Hall car park, Bedford Road, Old Warden. This is a 3.7 mile walk with some some hilly terrain but not too steep. What3words ///consoled.hoped.caskets Postcode: SG18 9HB. LEADER: Jim. Mob: 07961 862355
Monday 17th March – Leisurely Strollers Meet at 10 a.m. Bedford Park Postcode: MK44 3LF. Meet by the pond. Refreshments at Bedford Blues no 7. Wellington Street. LEADER: Jean. Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending.
Sunday 23nd March – Meet at 10. a.m. at Ampthill Park – West Car Park opposite Queensman FC. The walk goes through the Park and the Nature Reserve towards Center Parcs. The return is via Millbrook. It is just over 5 miles and there are no stiles. Postcode: MK45 2HX. Leader: Michael. Mob: 07505731114
Monday 24th March – Meet at Harrold Country Park at the car park. Donations for the carpark of £1.00. This is a change from the planned route. It is around 4.5 walk across to Odell, over fields and on to the edge of the wood. Returning via Odell church and then along the path to Harrold. Postcode: MK43 7DS What3words: remain.available.folders. Leader: Liz Mob: 07732177827
Monday 24th March – Leisurely Strollers – Meet at 10 a.m. Harrold Country Park Postcode: MK43 7D. Meet in the car park 10a.m. refreshments in the park cafe. LEADER: Jean. Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending
Wednesday 26th March – The Wednesday Wobblers will meet at 10.30 a.m. at the Longholme Cafe, The Embankment, Bedford, for a short stroll and coffee, weather permitting. Ex-ramblers are very welcome. Postcode: Mk40 3QF
Sunday 30th March – Mothers’ Day – No walk planned.
Monday 31st March – Meet at 10am in the car park of the Fox and Hounds, Riseley. The walk is a slight variation of the eastern loop we’ve done before. We’ll bypass most of the muddy path beside Bedford Autodrome and what remains should be drier by the day of the walk. Otherwise it was almost all dry on the recce. We use field edges, cross-field paths, Hangman’s Lane and a little road walking, the total distance being 4.78 miles by OS online mapping, or 4.95 by my OS tracking on the phone. Take your pick. Drinks/snack/lunch in the pub afterwards. Postcode: MK44 1DT, W3W; refrain.suitable.kilts. LEADER: Geoff. Mobile: 07962 580716.
Monday 31st March – Leisurely Strollers Meet at 10 a.m. in the Swan pub car park, Bromham. Refreshments at the Swan. Postcode MK45 8LS. LEADER: Jean. Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending
Sunday 6th April – Meet at 10 a.m. at Wilstead in the car park at the back of the Methodist Church, access is along Whitworth Way. Please do not park in the carpark as there is a service at 11.00 a.m. There is plenty of parking in Whitworth Way. Approximately a 5 mile walk with a mixture of public footpaths, field edges and a wooded area. No stiles to navigate, but there will be muddy areas in the wood. what3words///quibble.spark.lighters Postcode: MK45 3DY Leader: Don. Mob: 0773206275
Monday 7th April – Meet at 10am at the recreation ground Olney (off East Street), passing St. Peter & St. Paul church, crossing meadows and up towards Clifton Reynes, through the village returning along the river back to the recreation ground. This is not a difficult walk but there is a climb towards Clifton Reynes. Approx. 4 miles. w/3/w: ratio.scooped.carry. Postcode: MK46 4DW. LEADER: Mob: Pat 07894 724856
Monday 7th April Leisurely Stollers. Meet 10 a.m. for Walk around Moggerhanger. Meet at Moggerhanger House car park. Postcode: MK44 3RW. Leader: Jean Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending.
Sunday 13th April – Meet at 10am at St Neots Riverside car park. (Parking is free on Sundays) This 4.6 mile walk goes around part of the park before heading to Eaton Socon River Mill, then Eaton Socon meadows and return via more of the park, a bit of Eynesbury and then St Neots Market Square. May stop to look inside St Mary’s Church, St Neots depends on if it’s free. Refreshments are available at the Ambience Cafe which is next to the car park. Postcode: PE197SD. W3W /// ties.insurance.bordering. LEADER: Karen. Mob: 07979 330986
Monday 14th April – Meet at 10 a.m. at Wilstead in the car park at the back of the Methodist Church, access is along Whitworth Way. Approximately a 5 mile walk with a mixture of public footpaths, field edges and a wooded area. No stiles to navigate, but there will be muddy areas in the wood. what3words///quibble.spark.lighters Postcode: MK45 3DY Leader: Liz. Mob: 07732177827
Monday 14th. Leisurely Strollers April Meet 10 a.m. in the carpark at Archers Bistro, Great Denham. Meet by the cafe. Refreshments at Brewers Fayre. LEADER: Jean. Postcode MK40 4SQ Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending.
Wednesday 16th April – The Wednesday Wobblers. Meet at 10.30 at Moggerhanger Park, Park Road, Moggerhanger to hopefully enjoy a short stroll amongst the bluebells followed by coffee. Any ex-ramblers are welcome to join us. Weather permitting. Postcode: MK44 3RW.
Sunday 20th April – Easter Sunday – Meet at 10 a.m. near the Fox and Hounds, Riseley, parking considerately along the street. The 6.2 mile walk heads across country to Keysoe Row West, then back via Keysoe International Equestrian Centre paddocks and the North Bedfordshire Heritage Trail to Riseley. Postcode: MK44 1DT, w3w flats.helped.guests LEADER: Geoff Mobile: 07962 580716.
Monday 21st April – Bank Holiday Monday -Meet at 10am in the public car park Kingswood Way (on the right) as you enter Great Denham from A6 bypass. Approximately 4 miles of easy walking with few gates and no stiles along the river to Bromham Bridge , back through fields to Biddenham church and the pond, then over the old golf course and back to the start. Postcode: MK40 4FA. Leader: Veronica. Mob. 07837055664
April 2025
Sunday 27th April – Meet at 10 a.m. at the car park, High Street, Sandy for this 6 mile walk up to and around the RSPB site. The walk starts in Sandy at the free car park and we walk along the road up to the entrance to the RSPB site. Sorry no dogs allowed on this walk. W3W/// animals.sweetened.guardian. Postcode: SG19 1AG. Leader: Liz Mob: 07732177827
Monday 28th April – Meet at 10am – Starting from The Wheatsheaf 42, Church Street, Tempsford Church End (plenty of safe parking outside on the road) . A gentle 4 mile stroll along the River Ivel down to Blunham stopping off for refreshments and a comfort break at the village hall. (£1.50 per-person cash only). Returning on the opposite side of the river. Some gates but no stiles. There is an issue with a fallen tree and some riverbank slippage, but passable. The Wheatsheaf is open from 12.00. w/3/w rather.rainfall.unafraid. Postcode: SG19 2AN. Leader: Pat. Mob: 07894 724856
Monday 28th. Leisurely Strollers Meet at 10 a.m. Willington Dovecote. Postcode: MK44 3PX. Refreshments at Blossoms. LEADER: Jean Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending
Sunday 4th May – Meet at 10 a.m at Notcutt Garden Centre, Buckden Road, Brampton for 5 mile walk. Start of the walk begins at church in High Street. We then cross a field and carefully walk through golf club. Please note golfers have priority. There may be some cows !
Path leads us to nice walk by river which may be muddy if it has rained. We actually pass the garden centre again but carry on in different direction round old air field which then leads into Brampton village. Some road walking. Near the end of our walk we have a choice for refreshments at the garden centre, which may well be very busy, or the local pub who have asked us not to park there as they are very busy doing lunches on Sundays. Although the pub is quite small inside, they do have decent size garden and patio. So wish for good weather! Postcode: PE28 4NF. W3W/// dreaming.grins.hillside. Leader Barbara. Mob: 07970 476417
Monday 5th May – Meet at 10 a.m. Harrold Country park for this walk through Harrold, up to, around and through Odell Woods. If we are lucky the bluebells should still be in flower. The walk is at least 4 miles long. Voluntary donations for the car park are £1.00. Postcode: MK43 7DS What3words: remain.available.folders. Leader: Liz. Mob: 07732177827
Monday 5th May [Bank Holiday] Meet at 10 a.m. Renhold at the Polhill Arms MK41 0JP. Refreshments Polhill Arms pub as they are open on the bank holiday. LEADER: Jean. Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending
Sunday 11th May – CHANGE OF POSTCODE PE28 0SS Meet at 10.am for a 8.5 mile walk around Grafham Water. of about 8.5 miles. We will walk for 50minutes, then stop for a quick drink and bathroom stop. We will complete 5 miles in total and then we will break for a picnic. If anyone wants to put their feet in the water they are able to do so! We will then complete the walk finishing at the cafe or back at the Wheatsheaf, where vehicles are parked. No cost for parking. Parking Crow Spinney Lane Huntingdon. Postcode: PE28 0BX. Leader: Cherie and Barry. Mob: 07460171565
Monday 12th May – Meet at 10 a.m. at Woburn Village Hall, where we have permission to park. The countryside around Woburn is beautiful but perhaps the highlight occurs at the end with the Abbey resplendent in the distance. The walk is a little longer than the Monday average (4.6 miles) and has one reasonably steep ascent. No stiles and (at the time of writing) no mud. Hopefully, the local wildlife will come and say hello. Postcode MK17 9QD. Leader: John. Mob: 07815 435963
Monday 12th May – Leisurely Strollers – Meet at 10 a.m. at Brickhill Nature reserve Postcode: MK41 7HS. The car park off the roundabout in Ashmead Road (off Tyne Crescent) Refreshments at the Bluebell or Putnoe shops cafe. LEADER: Jean. Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending
Sunday 18th May – Meet at 10 a.m. at Little Staughton church for a 5.8 mile walk. Starting from the church the walk takes us through wooded areas, across fields and a small amount of road walking. Refreshments at the Crown afterwards a possibility! Postcode: MK44 2BL. Leader: Tracey. Mob:
Monday 19th May – Meet at 10am at The Five Bells, Northill Road, Cople, (Opp. All Saints Church) Permission has been granted to use the pub car park. A gentle 4 mile walk over farmland and some beautiful countryside including a wildflower meadow. Horses and Cardington Hangers in view. Mostly flat with just a couple of gates to navigate. However, the fields offer little shade on a hot day. Postcode: MK44 3TU. w/3/w belief/spinners/guises. The pub will be open from 10am. Leader: Pat Mob: 07894 724856
Monday 19th May – Leisurely Strollers. Meet at 10 a.m. at Sharnbrook to include the Pinchmill Islands. Meet on the corner of Church Road and the High Street. Postcode: MK44 1PB. Leader: John Dixon. Please let John know if you are attending. Email: jwdixon30@gmail.com
Sunday 25th May -Meet at 10.00am at Ampthill Park-West Car Park opposite Queensman FC. The walk goes through the Park towards Houghton House and onto Maulden Church. The return is via Ampthill and the Park. Refreshments are available at the Coffee Lodge in the Park The distance is approximately 6.5 miles and there are no stiles. Postcode: MK45 2HX Leader: Michael. Mob. 07505731114.
Monday 26th May – Meet at 10 a.m. at Swineshead church for this 4.7 mile walk which heads for Melchbourne, turns off towards Riseley and finally back to Swineshead. There is a short road stretch, field edges, concrete tracks and a farm track. Some field edges are hard and knobbly, but most of the walk is good going. For the benefit of my doubters, the distance is according to Ordnance Survey online mapping! It also says there are 234ft of height to negotiate. Postcode: MK44 2AE, w3w: streaking.member.hurt. Leader: Geoff. Mobile: 07962 580716.
Monday 26th May – Leisurely Strollers – Meet at 10 a.m. Kempston. To park turn down King William Road next to pub, follow road then turn left to Riverview Way, signpost ‘The Mill’ then you will see a bungalow on the right. Go past that and straight on where there is free parking. Leader: Veronica White. Postcode: MK42 7BD Mob: 07413985850
Wednesday 28th May – The Wednesday Wobblers – meet at 10 a.m. at the Four Seasons Cafe in Mowsbury Park, Bedford for a short stroll and coffee. Ex-ramblers are very welcome. Weather permitting. postcode: MK41 8DQ
Sunday 1st June – Meet at 10.00am in Ridgmont Station car park on the opposite side of the railway line from the Tea Room. The walk goes towards Ridgmont and then turns to go up Lidlington Hill. From the top of the hill there are views of Lidlington/Brogborough Lake, Cranfield, Marston Vale, and in the distance the Cardington Hangers and Milton Keynes. The return route is via the ruins of the brickworks and past Brogborough. The walk is about 6 miles and there is one stile. Postcode: MK43 0XP Leader: Michael. Mob: 07505 731114.
Monday 2nd June – Meet at 10am at The Swan Pub, Wavendon Road, Salford. Please park in the far grass overflow car park at the top. Permission has been granted. The walk about 4.5 miles along good tracks and some country roads, beginning at the 12th century church of ‘Saint Mary the Virgin.’ Making our way across meadows towards the picturesque hamlet of Aspley Hall, horses, cattle and fine properties here. On towards ‘Saint Nicholas’ Hulcote church, eventually into the lower part of Hulcote woods. We turn here continuing down an attractive track then country road returning to Aspley Hall, then Waterhall and back into Salford. There are inclines and some long grass areas but not too demanding, plenty of easy, firm surface walking. Postcode: MK17 8BD. w/3/w played/shimmered/owners, LEADER: Pat. Mob: 07894 724856
Monday 2nd June – Meet 10 a.m. at Marston Moretaine Nature Reserve in the carpark for a walk around the lake. Parking £2.00 per car. LEADER: Jean. Please text on 07999 995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com if attending.
Sunday 8th June – Meet at the church at Swineshead for this 5 mile walk around Swineshead and the Spanoak Wood. Postcode: MK44 2AE, w3w: streaking.member.hurt. Leader: Carmel and Tim Mobile:
Monday 9th June – Meet at Bedfordshire Golf Club, Spring Lane, {Stagsden Golf Club} for this 4.1 mile walk. There will be some lane walking before we climb the hill to then walk along the ridge back to the golf club. No stiles. PLEASE PARK AS FAR AWAY FROM THE CLUBHOUSE AS YOU CAN. YOU WILL NEED THE CODE TO EXIT. Refreshments are available afterwards in the clubhouse. W3W: chops.rust.computers Postcode: MK43 8SR Leader:Liz Mob: 07732177827
Monday 9th June – Meet at 10 a.m. Great Barford Anchor Pub. Please park on the road. A walk to Blunham and back. There is 1 stile. Refreshments half away around and at the end in the Anchor. Leader: Jean. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Wednesday, 18th June – The Wednesday Wobblers will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Longholme Café, the Embankment, Bedford, for a short stroll and coffee. Ex-ramblers are very welcome. Weather permitting. MK40 3QF.
Sunday 22nd June – Meet at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. The walk is around some of the reserve and then around St Neots meadows. Some river views. No stiles. Cows maybe in the meadows but we can avoid them. Walk is 5 -6 miles. Postcode: PE19 6ET. W3W ///snowmen.expectant.less LEADER: Karen. Mob: 07979 330986
Monday 23rd June – Meet at 10am starting from the Roxton Garden Centre, off Bedford Road, Roxton (please park at the very far end away from the centre) a gentle 3.5 mile stroll through the village church and down to the river where The Great Ouse and the Ivel converge. Back along the river, possibly some wildlife. No stiles, some tree roots and no major slopes. This walk is ideal for a hot day as it provides plenty of shade and is shorter than our normal walks. However, there is some long stuff to negotiate. Roxton Garden Centre has a cafe and facilities. w3w/// blockage.skid.fallen. Postcode: MK44 3DY. LEADER: Pat. Mob: 07894 724856.
Monday 23rd June – Meet 10 a.m. at The Archers Bistro Great Denham in the car park. Postcode: Mk40 4SQ. Leader: Jean. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Sunday 29th June –Meet at 10am – Starting from Mowsbury Park (Wentworth Drive) we will head out through Putnoe woods and then up the hill towards Ravensden. After some road walking we take the path up to the Hill Fort where there are great views across the countryside. We then return through Mowsbury Park. The cafe should be open for coffee and there are toilets available. Postcode: MK41 8DQ. LEADER: Sue C. Mob: 07788 954819
Monday 30th June – Meet at 10am near the Fox and Hounds, Riseley. Another group has got in first so we’ll have to park on the road. We walk up the concrete track to Lady Wood, along to Worley Wood and approach the Activity Centre, then double back to the start. The 5.1 miles can be cut to 4.4 if it’s too hot. Postcode: MK44 1DT, w3w handicaps.reliving.muted. LEADER: Geoff. Mobile: 07962 580716.
Walk cancelled. Monday 30th June – Meet at 10 a.m. at Priory Park Bedford at the cafe. Leader: Jean. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Sunday 6th July – Meet at 10am near the Chapel in Rectory Lane, Houghton Conquest. The walk goes past Queen’s Wood and up to Houghton House. From there it continues towards Ampthill Church and returns via King’s Wood. It is about five and a half miles, and there are no stiles. Postcode: MK45 3LD. Leader: Michael. Mob. 07505731114
Monday 7th July – Meet at St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Maulden for this 3.7 mile walk. From the church we enter the woods. The walk has a number of inclines! We walk down towards Clophill before returning to Maulden. The walk is quite shady. Postcode: MK45 2AU. Leader: Liz. Mobile: 07732 177827
Monday 7th July – Meet at 10 a.m. at Harrold Country Park. Refreshments at the end in the park cafe. Postcode MK43 7DS Please let me know you are coming on 07999995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com
Sunday 13th July – Meeting at 10am in Riseley, near to The Fox and Hounds. Heading off, behind the pub, up towards the Aerodrome and Keysoe Row West. Returning back around the woods, to Riseley. No stiles and approximately 6 miles. The pub should be open on our return, if anyone requires refreshments! Postcode:MK44 1DT. Leader – Tracey. Mobile: 07834 153217
Monday 14th July – No walk
Monday 14th July – Meet at 10 a.m. at Putnoe Woods in the carpark. Refreshments at the end at the Bluebell Pub. Leader: Jean. Please let me know you are coming on 07999995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com
Wednesday, 16th July – The Wednesday Wobblers will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Danish Camp, Willington for a short stroll and coffee. Ex-ramblers are very welcome. Weather permitting. MK44 3QG.
Sunday 20th July – Meet at 10. am at the church High Street Stagsden. This is 6.5 mile walk. Can wear shorts. No stiles. Only place we know of to have a drink after is the Prince of Wales in Bromham which is a short car journey from Stagsden. Postcode: MK43 8SQ Leader: Cherie and Barry. Mobile: 07460 171565
Monday 21st July – Meet in Pertenhall Village Hall car park at 10am for this 4.8 mile walk. We touch the edge of Wood End, go west to Sunny Farm, a short distance on the Swineshead road, then double back by Pertenhall Brook to the churchyard. From there it’s up the hill, across to Wood End and back to the start. There are grassy lanes, cross-field paths and field edges. There is some easy undergrowth but it contains lots of grass seeds. Part of it might be mown down by the time of our walk. Two ditch crossings were blocked on the recce, necessitating well over an hour of pruning and a fair number of briar wounds. Please come along and make my sacrifice worthwhile. Postcode: MK44 2AT, w3w erupt.bonds.scouts Leader: Geoff. Mobile: 07962 580716
Sunday 20th July – Meet at 10. am at the church High Street Stagsden. This is 6.5 mile walk. Can wear shorts. No stiles. Only place we know of to have a drink after is the Prince of Wales in Bromham which is a short car journey from Stagsden. Postcode: MK43 8SQ Leader: Cherie and Barry. Mobile: 07460 171565
Monday 21st July – Meet at Chestnut Avenue, Bromham. The walk is from Bromham to Stevington, pausing at the windmill, across fields to Salem Woods and back to Chestnut Avenue. Postcode: MK43 8GB. Leader: Sally
Monday 21st July – Change in walk. Meet at Bedford Park by the pond. Refreshments at theDeParys Hotel. Postcode: Leader Jean. Please let me know you are coming on 07999995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com
Sunday 27th July – Meet at 10am next to St James Church on the corner of Silsoe High Street and Park Avenue. The route goes past Wrest Park, and through the Whitehall Plantation to Higham Gobion. The return is via Buckle Grove and the Old Park. The distance is about five miles and there are no stiles. Postcode: MK45 4DR. Leader: Michael. Mob. 07505 731114
Monday 28th July – Meet in Pertenhall Village Hall car park at 10am for this 4.8 mile walk. We touch the edge of Wood End, go west to Sunny Farm, a short distance on the Swineshead road, then double back by Pertenhall Brook to the churchyard. From there it’s up the hill, across to Wood End and back to the start. There are grassy lanes, cross-field paths and field edges. There is some easy undergrowth but it contains lots of grass seeds. Part of it might be mown down by the time of our walk. Two ditch crossings were blocked on the recce, necessitating well over an hour of pruning and a fair number of briar wounds. Please come along and make my sacrifice worthwhile. Postcode: MK44 2AT, w3w erupt.bonds.scouts Leader: Geoff. Mobile: 07962 580716
Monday 28th – July Meet at 10 a.m. in The Swan pub car park Bromham. Refreshments at the Swan at the end. Leader Jean.Please let me know you are coming on 07999995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com
Monday 4th August – Meet at 10.a.m. at School Lane, Eaton socon for this 4 mile-ish walk. We will walk down the lane towards the river and then walk alongside it towards Eynesbury. We’ll then head back towards St Neots through the Pocket Park. We head into the town and walk along the High Street towards the river again. We’ll cross the Riverside Park and then follow the river back to our start point. Mostly good paths and flat walking with several bridges. The River Mill pub will be open for refreshments. There is off road parking alongside the church wall and no restrictions on the road. Postcode:PE19 8HN W3W///withdraws.upon.swarm Leader: Jennie 07852 852629
Monday 4th August – Meeting 10a.m. at the Anchor pub Gt Barford MK44 3LF. PLEASE PARK ON THE ROAD NOT IN THE PUB CAR PARK. Refreshments in Blunham and at the Anchor at the end. Leader Jean. Please let me know you are coming on 07999995047 or email barnwell818@gmail.com
Sunday 10th August – Summer BBQ
Monday 11th August – Meet at 10 a.m. at The Three Cranes Turvey. Park on the village triangle around the pub. Or you can park at the layby just across the bridge on the Northampton Road. About a 4 mile walk around the fields and paths. I have walked it before, but not all of it recently. Refreshments available at The Three Fyshes. Leader: Liz Mobile: 07732177827
Monday 11th August – Leisurely Strollers. Meet at 10 a.m. at Cople. Park opposite The Five Bells pub by the church wall. Postcode: MK44 3TT. Leader: Jean. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Sunday 17th August – Meet at 10 a.m. at Turvey for this 6.5 mile walk. You can park at the Three Fyshes or the lay by just past the pub over the bridge. If you park at the pub you will need to pop in after to buy a drink. Fill your registration into their machine. They do food at the pub if anyone wants to catch lunch. Postcode: MK43 8ER. Leader: Barry and Cherie. Mobile: 07460 171565
Monday 18th August – Meet for 10am starting in Great Barford for this approximately 4 mile walk. Please park on New Road alongside the church wall or in the small car park between the church and Woodpecker Close. The walk starts from the Village Green and goes over the river and a short way up the road towards Blunham. We cross farmland and a stile to Route 51, the Varsity Way. We’ll walk to Willington Lock passing through newly quarried areas. Then back along the river towards Great Barford crossing the river again at Old Mill Lock and heading back into the village where the Anchor will be open for refreshments. Postcode: -MK44 3JF W3W ///spooked.dogs.collision Leader – Jennie 07852 852629
Monday 18th August – Leisurely Strollers Meet at 10 a.m. Brickhill – Park Wood. Refreshments at either the Bluebell Pub or Putnoe shops cafe. Postcode: Mk41 7HY. Leader; Sue Waller. Email: s.waller193@ntlworld.co
Sunday 24th August – Meet at 10 a.m. at Carlton Village Hall/Primary School car park, 28 The Moor, for this 6 mile walk. It will circle around the village, mostly on paths, through fields, across tracks and a short road section. Refreshments available at The Fox and The Royal Oak. – Postcode: MK43 7JR Carmel and Tim: – 07856 300580
Monday 25th August – Meet at Sharnbrook Church for this 4.5 mile walk along by the river to Sharnbrook Mill, back towards Felmersham and the old quarry. Refreshments at The Swan and Two Nicks. Leader: Paul. Mobile 07732177827 [Liz}
Monday 25th August – Leisurely Strollers (Bank Holiday) Meet at 10.30 a.m. at Renhold Polhill Arms pub car park. Refreshments at the pub. Postcode: MK41 0JP. Leader: Jean. Text or email Jean 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Wednesday, 27th August – The Wednesday Wobblers will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Priory Marina Country Park, Barkers Lane, for a short stroll and coffee. Ex-ramblers are very welcome. Weather permitting. MK41 9DJ.
Sunday 31st August – Meet at 10.00am in the car park opposite to St Mary’s Church in Woburn. The walk goes into Woburn Park and past the Safari Park. Then the route turns towards Aspley Guise, and returns through Birchmoor Green and Woburn High Street. The distance is just over six miles and there are no stiles. Postcode: MK17 9PG. W3W///flocking.bounding.loudly. Leader: Michael. Mob. 07505 73111
Monday 1st September – Meet at 10 a.m. at Lorraine Road, Wootton, adjacent to gates of Cemetery for this approximately 4.5 mile walk, The walk is from Wootton to Kempston Rural (Green End). I am not aware of any stiles or obstacles. What3Words: ///stupidly.arise.owls Leader: Dave: Mobile: 07758115279
Monday 1st September – Leisurely Strollers Meet at 10 a.m. at Roxton. Park by the church wall. Refreshments at Roxton Garden Centre. Leader: John Dixon. Mobile: 07961 862355. Email: jwdixon30@gmail.com
Sunday 7th September – Meet at High Street, Wilden, adjacent to the Victoria Pub for the approximately 6.75 to 7.00 mile walk. Off road parking is on the High Street, adjacent to the pub. No stiles, some little wooden dyke bridges to cross. A fair bit of ploughed fields involved in places where farmer hasn’t been able to preservre the public access. All easily negotiate as ground is very dry. Great route and scenery. what3words ///screeches.foot.shortens Leader: Dave. Mobile: 07758115279
Monday 8th September – Meet at 10 a.m at Willington Dovecote and Stables, Church End , Willington for this 4.5 mile walk. We cross through Willington, over fields to Cople, through the woods before returning along the brook to the Willington cycle path and then back to the start. Leader: Liz Mob: 07732 177827. This walk is part of the 2025 Bedfordshire Walking Festival. Refreshments are available at Blossoms Cafe at Hudsons Garden Centre. Postcode: MK44 3PX. W3W skills.below.clock
Monday 8th September -Meet at 10 a.m. at Olney Rugby club car park. Walk to and around Emberton Park [coffee and toilets half way around] and refreshments in Olney at the end. Postcode: MK46 4DW. Leader: Jean. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Sunday 14th Sept – Meet at 10am at Keysoe Equestrian Centre car park for an approximately 5 mile leisurely walk following the footpath behind the Equestrian Centre, passing through the churchyard. Some field crossing, mainly at the edges and woods. There is a cafe at the end for refreshments. Postcode: MK44 2JP. LEADERS: Tracey & Dee. Mob: 07834 153217. This walk is part of the 2025 Bedfordshire Walking Festival
Monday 15th September – Meet at 10am at Box End Kempston for this 4.3 mile walk. Park in the lay by on Box End Road, Bromham side of Box End junction on the downhill section. We walk along paths to Stagden golf course and return through Box End. There are a number of inclines and some road walking! Postcode MK43 8LU. W3W /// warping.hacking.prominent. LEADER: Liz. Mob: 07732 177827
Monday 15th September – CANCELLED Meet at 10.00 a.m. St Nicholas Church Swineshead. Turn right at the church and park as far up the road as you can. Postcode: MK44 2AE. Leader: John Dixon. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Sunday 21st September – Meet at Hail Weston. Park in the High Street. This is an easy walk down to the ford, around the woods and fields. A small amount of road walking but it is not a busy lane. Then, back to the Royal Oak for refreshments. Leader: Karen Mobile:07979 330986
Monday 22nd September – Meet at 10am in the car park at the Stonefield (recreation ground), Grove Road, Turvey for this approximately 4.5 mile walk. We walk across the Stonefield, through fields to Northey Farm, along the farm track to Emmaus (closed on Mondays) and back to Turvey via pleasant tracks and field edge paths. There is one very gentle incline, no stiles and a few easy to open gates. The Three Fyshes is open for refreshments (if using their car park, it’s vital to input your registration in the pub). Postcode MK43 8EA W3W///mermaids.explains.vote LEADERS: Peter and Lis 07879 016882
Monday 22nd September – Meet at 10.am at the Dovecote, Willington. Refreshments at Blossoms. Postcode: MK44 3PX. Leader: Jean. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Wednesday 24th September – The Wednesday Wobblers will meet at 10.30 a.m. at the Pavilion Cafe in Bedford Park for a short stroll then coffee, weather permitting. If any ex-ramblers would like to join us, you are very welcome. Postcode: MK41 7SS
Sunday 28th September – Meet at Leslie Sell Activity Centre, Mollivers Lane, Bromham for this 6.5miles flat walk with no stiles. Post code: MK43 8LD Leader: Cherie and Barry Mobile: 07460 171565
Monday 29th September – Meet at 10.00 a.m. at Brook End Potton. The walk leaves Potton via Peg Nut Hill (woods), towards Sutton, then to Deepdale (Snow Hill) returning to Potton. Route was very firm under foot when recce’d (18.9). No stiles encountered. There is some elevation – Peg Nut (mild ascent), & Deepdale (mild ascent, and mostly descent!!)A very small amount of – busy – road walking to negotiate (crossing junction) at Deepdale. Approximately 5.25 miles in length. Parking is free at Brook End, Potton, SG19 2QS.What3Words: /// eternity.cools.vessel Leader: Dave Mobile: 07758 115279
Monday 29th September – Meet at 10 a.m. at Priory Park at the cafe. Refreshments at the Beefeater Pub. Postcode: MK41 9DJ Leader: Jean. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Sunday 5th October – Meet at 10.a.m. at The Anchor Inn, High Street, Great Barford for approximately a 5.5 mile walk. This is a leisurely walk by
river with one stile. There is parking on the lay-by on road near the pub.
If this is full, park further along the road, not on double yellow
lines as they do fine you! There is also parking over the bridge on the road. The pub should be open for refreshments. Post code: MK44 3 LF
Leaders: Barbara. 07970 476417 Karen 07979 330986
Monday 6th October – Meet at 10.00 am at Meadowsweet, Lower Stondon for this 3.8 mile walk. This is a fairly flat walk somewhere a little less familiar, with no stiles, for a nice, slightly shorter route. Postcode: SG16 6PF W3W L ///spurring.craftsman.stutter Leader: Dave. Mobile: 07758 115279
Monday 6th October – Meet at 10 a.m. at Harrold Country Park in the car park. Refreshments at the cafe Postcode:MK43 7DS. Leader: Jean. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Sunday 12th October – Meet at 10a.m. at Thurleigh village hall, MK44 2DB for this approximately 6 mile walk. Please park at the REAR ONLY. (Front is for a church group). Parking may be possible in The Close, with consideration for residents. We will walk through the church yard, across an, as yet, unploughed field. Over to Robins Folly, round woods with beautiful Autumnal colour. Then back along the brook to Thurleigh. Hopefully drinks after at the Thurleigh (Cricket) Club. Postcode: MK44 2DB. Leader: Tracey 07834 153217
Monday 13th October – Meet at the Fox and Hounds, Riseley at 10am for a 5.8 mile circuit via Melchbourne. There is just the one usually well-trodden arable field to cross. We may park in the pub car park, but please go in for a drink (or feast) afterwards. Postcode: MK44 1DT, w3w refrain.suitable.kilt. Leader: Geoff. Mobile: 07962 580716
Monday 13th October – Meet at 10 a.m. Marston Nature Reserve in the car park. (car park charges apply -card or cash) refreshments in cafe. MK43 0PS. Leader: Jean. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
Friday 17th – Monday 20th October – Walking Weekend away in the Cotswolds organised by Barry and Cherie. If you wish to join call 07460 171565. Hotel and Beefeater, Evesham Hotel, Premier Inn. Bed and breakfast and two course evening meal with drink. Single person £255.97. Two people /one room £339.94.
Sunday 19th October – Meet at 10 a.m. at Cloverdale Cafe by the decking at Priory Marina car park, Bedford for a 5 walk along the river to the Embankment, then onto Prebend Street before returning to the car park. Leader: Linda. Mobile: 07733 343702
Monday 20th October – Meet at 10 a.m. for a delightful 4.5 mile hike from Westoning up to Pulloxhill (yes, there is an element of ascent: approx 350 – 400 ft total across the full distance).
The route up offers panoramic views over to Sharpenhoe, Sundon & Pegsdon hills. Plenty of gates to pass through, plus one small wooden ‘footpath ‘bridge’, but there no stiles to negotiate. A couple of the meadows/fields were found to have livestock grazing within.
One freshly ploughed field encountered – but as this is at the highest point – hopefully it will feature not claggy mud, not unless exceptionally heavy rain falls prior to the walk.
More lovely scenic views towards Flitwick on the descent back to the finish. Plenty of roadside parking. There are no toilets. Postcode: MK45 5LG. What3Words /// bigger.occupations.detective Leader: Dave. Mobile: 07758 115279
Monday 20th October – Meet at Willen Lake meet 10a.m. in the car park (charges apply -card or cash) refreshments cafe in the park. Postcode: MK15 0DS. Leader: Jean. Text or email 07999995047 barnwell818@gmail.com
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