For more information:
Visit: www.theparkstrust.com
Email: [email protected]
Call: 01908 255379
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50 Walks for MK50
Spring / Summer 2017
A special programme of 50 led walks thoughout 2017 to
celebrate the city of Milton Keynes and its 50th Birthday
MK50 - 50th Birthday
Celebrations
Welcome
On 23 January 2017 Milton Keynes is
celebrating its 50th birthday, and
throughout this iconic year, MK Council
and city wide we are celebrating the past,
present and future of Milton Keynes,
sharing this amazing place to live, work
and visit.
We are creating shared memories and
showing off the city’s history, landscape,
infrastructure, culture and people
through a year long programme of
activities: MK50!
MK50 will provide an inclusive
programme of events and activities on all
scales, enabling people of all ages,
abilities and backgrounds to be part of
the celebrations.
To get involved in MK50 you can:
l Develop an event or activity, with
the help of our Events Toolkit
l Take part in a city wide celebration
or an event in the programme
l Volunteer to assist in local events,
contact: [email protected]
l Send us a fact or photo @CultureMK
To stay up to date with the latest
opportunities visit www.mk50.co.uk or
follow us on Twitter @CultureMK & use
#MK50 to hear more.
Welcome to your guide to 50 Walks for MK50, a joint project by Milton Keynes Council
and The Parks Trust to create an exciting, fun programme of walks to celebrate
Milton Keynes’ 50th birthday in 2017.
There are a wide variety of walks available; suitable for all ages and abilities. Walks are
located across the city, with the difficulty level indicated in each walk description;
the more boots, the more challenging it is. Booking is required for many of the walks;
please see the walk description for further details. Feel free to bring along friends and
family - we just ask that any children are accompanied by an adult.
The walks in this booklet are subject to change so please visit www.mk50.co.uk and
www.theparkstrust.com for up to the minute information and terms and conditions.
Don’t forget to follow us on social media and use #MK50 .
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Walk 2
MK50 BIRTHDAY WALK
Mon 23 Jan 2017 - 10am.
As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations take a walk in
one of the city’s ancient woodlands.
Park at Howe Park Wood Education Centre,
H7 Chaffron Way opposite the Westcroft Centre.
4-5 miles / 2 hour walk.
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COST:
£1 per person payable on the day.
BOOKING INFORMATION: For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected] or visit www.theparkstrust.com.
No pre-booking required.
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SATURDAY SWANS - MK HEALTH WALK
Sat 28 Jan 2017 - 2-3pm.
Join the Saturday Swans walk through Campbell Park to the
Peace Pagoda, admiring stunning views of the parks, city and
lakes along the way. A led walk at a moderate pace for all
ages and abilities. Finish with refreshments at the local cafe.
David Lloyd Club Reception, Livingston Drive, Newlands,
MK15 0DL - Free Parking in Club Car Park.
1 hour walk.
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Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WOMEN’S WALKING NETWORK
Sat 4 Feb 2017 - 10am.
Led walk celebrating Women's Walking Network walks,
walking through Milton Keynes’ parks for over 20 years.
Meet in the 'star' car park at Furzton Lake on the
V4 Watling Street opposite the National Bowl.
4-5 miles / 2 hour walk.
COST:
£1 per person.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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NORDIC WALKING BEGINNER COURSE
Sat 18 & 25 Feb 2017 - 11-12pm.
Sat 4 & 11 Mar 2017 - 11-12pm.
4 week Learn to Nordic Walk course, led by a trained
instructor in the parks of Milton Keynes. Poles supplied.
Campbell Park Pavilion, Campbell Park,
1300 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 4AD.
1 hour per week.
COST:
£28 per person.
BOOKING INFORMATION: For further information and to book your place contact:
[email protected] or call 01908 254430.
BEAT THE STREET NATURE WALK
Mon 13 Feb 2017 - 10am.
Come and take part in the Beat the Street Nature Walk and
see how much winter wildlife and fauna you can spot. Led by
an experienced walk leader, the Beat the Street Nature Walk
is open to people all ages - come down and see what you can
discover!
Meet in the 'star' car park at Furzton Lake on the
V4 Watling Street opposite the National Bowl.
3 miles.
Walk 5
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Contact: [email protected]
for more information and to book your free place
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BEAT THE STREET WILD PHOTO CHALLENGE
Wed 15 Feb 2017 - 10am.
Come and take part in our fun wildlife walk photography
challenge and win some great prizes! Camera or phone, it
doesn’t matter how experienced a photographer you are, you
might just get that winning shot whilst scoring more points
for your team!
Walton Lake, Newport Road Car Park.
4 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Contact [email protected] for more
information and to book your free place.
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3 - 6 MILES
7+ MILES
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LOVAT FIELDS - MK HEALTH WALK
Mon 13 Mar 2017 - 2:20-3:15pm.
Gentle social led walk within the Willen local area for all
ages and abilities.
Camphill Café car park, just off Japonica Lane, opposite the
Peace Pagoda Car Park, Willen.
2.5 miles / up to 1 hour.
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WAGTAIL - MK HEALTH WALK
Sun 23 Apr 2017 - 11-12pm.
A led walk through Tattenhoe & the stunning Howe Park
Wood. Finish with refreshments at the local public house.
Nut & Squirrel Pub car park, 1 Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft,
MK4 4DD.
1 hour walk.
or
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WHADDON - MK HEALTH WALK
Wed 22 Mar 2017 - 10-11:15am.
A walk going past Stony High Street, down to the Mill Race,
along the river by Mill Field and beyond to Ouse Valley Park.
Refreshments will be available (at cost) following the walk.
Car park in Osier Lane MK11 1AA.
1 hour walk.
or
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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MILTON KEYNES WALK - CELEBRATE THE EVOLUTION
OF MILTON KEYNES
Sat 1 Apr 2017 - 10-3pm.
Mass participation walk - 5 hours with refreshments at
the beginning and at the end.
Central Milton Keynes Train Station.
3-5, 5-7 or 7-10 miles walk around the city centre.
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CITY - MK HEALTH WALK
Mon 24 Apr 2017 - 12-1pm.
Take a detour and join a led walk through the winding
Linford Wood on the doorstep of the city centre.
Outside MK Council Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, CMK, MK9 3EJ.
1 hour walk.
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COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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MK SNAP 25TH ANNIVERSARY WALK
Sat 13 May 2017 - Time TBC.
Guided walk celebrating 25th anniversary of MK Snap.
MK Snap, Bourton Low, Walnut Tree.
TBC.
COST:
TBC.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Visit: www.mksnap.org for more information
To book contact: [email protected] or call 01908 690330
COST:
£10/£5 per person.
BOOKING INFORMATION: For further information please visit
www.miltonkeyneswalk.co.uk
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THE PARKS TRUST CHALLENGE WALK
Anytime.
Self-guided 25 mile challenge walk across Milton Keynes
parkland.
Start from Howe Park Wood, off H7 Chaffron Way.
25 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Downloadable map available from The Parks Trust website.
Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WALKING FESTIVAL - MK MONOPOLY BOARD WALK
Sat 13 May 2017 - 10am (up to 4 hours).
Northern section of the MK Monopoly Board - be led from
property to property on Milton Keynes’ very own Monopoly
board. A linear walk from Central Milton Keynes Station to
Wolverton Station passing city icons along the way.
Central MK Train Station Square - next to the bike racks.
8 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WALKING FESTIVAL - WHADDON TREE WALK
Sat 13 May 2017 - 10:30am.
North Bucks Way to Whaddon countryside walk with brief
talks on trees and history. Come prepared for countryside
walking.
Meet in the Hazeley Wood carpark at junction of
H4 Dansteed Way and Wickstead Avenue, Grange Farm.
6 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WALKING FESTIVAL - OUSE VALLEY PARK AND
COSGROVE WALK
Sat 13 May 2017 - 11am.
Join this walk starting from the Ouse Valley Park, then onto
Manor Farm Earthworks to Cosgrove Leisure Park and
discover the Roman Buildings and the Old Wolverton
Medieval village returning to Ouse Valley Car Park. Come prepared for countryside walking.
Meet in the car park on Watermill Lane, Stratford Road,
Wolverton Mill.
5 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WALKING FESTIVAL - WALK FROM NEW BRADWELL
Walk 17
Sat 13 May 2017 - 10-4pm.
10 mile walk from New Bradwell across the countryside in
the north of Milton Keynes. Bring a packed lunch and come
prepared for countryside walking. Well behaved dogs on a
lead are welcome on this walk.
Meet by the New Bradwell clock, Newport Road,
New Bradwell.
10 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WALKING FESTIVAL - STANTON LOW PARK WALK
Sat 13 May 2017 - 12pm.
Discover the new parkland of Stanton Low. Walk with a
Parks Trust ranger through the park and learn about the
area and the hidden history of St Peter's Church.
Meet in the car park off Newport Road next to Asda on
Oakridge Park.
2 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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key to the walk grading.
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WALKING FESTIVAL - LINFORD MANOR PARK HERITAGE
AND HISTORY OF GRAND UNION CANAL WALK
Sat 13 May - 2pm.
Discover the history of Linford Manor Park, Grand Union
Canal and Railway Walk.
Meet in the Arts Centre car park, Parklands, St Leger Drive,
Great Linford.
4-5 miles / 2 hours walk.
COST:
£1 per person.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WALKING FESTIVAL - BROUGHTON AND MILTON KEYNES
VILLAGE FIGURE OF 8 WALK
Sat 13 May 2017 - Time TBC.
Take a walk through Broughton to Milton Keynes Village
with a choice of 3 or 6 miles routes.
Meet in the car park by Broughton Fields School,
Shakerstone Close, Milton Road, Broughton.
3 or 6 miles.
or
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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Walk 22
Sat 13 May 2017 - 8:30pm.
Take a walk with a local bat enthusiast and discover the
bats residing in Shenley Wood.
Meet in the car park at Medbourne Pavilion, Pascal Drive,
Medbourne.
2 hours walk.
COST:
£2 per person.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WALKING FESTIVAL - STONY STRATFORD TO
HAVERSHAM WALK
Walk 23
Sun 14 May 2017 - 9am.
Long walk from the edge of Stony Stratford to Haversham
and back. Discover the changes in landscape and
transportation around the area. Bring a packed lunch and
come prepared for countryside walking.
Meet in the car park on Calverton Road, Stony Stratford.
Near to Milford Avenue.
10 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
WALKING FESTIVAL - MOULSOE TO WOLVERTON WALK
Sat 13 May 2017 - Time TBC.
Take a 'U' shaped walk with the rights of way team from
Moulsoe to Wolverton.
TBC.
10 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WALKING FESTIVAL - COUNTRYSIDE AROUND MILTON
KEYNES WALK
Sun 14 May 2017 - 4pm.
Long walk from the North Bucks Way across countryside
towards some of the surrounding villages. Bring a packed
lunch and come prepared for countryside walking. Well
behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.
Meet at the Hazeley Academy, V2 Tattenhoe St.
10-11 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WALKING FESTIVAL - WALK FROM WHADDON VILLAGE
Sun 14 May - 11am.
Circular walk starting at Whaddon village and walk along
the North Bucks Way and part of the MK Boundary Walk and
discover the location of Snelshall Priory on the walk back.
Park in Whaddon Village and meet at St Mary’s Church,
Whaddon.
4 miles.
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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WALKING FESTIVAL - TOUR OF THE OUSE VALLEY AND
FLOODPLAIN FOREST NATURE RESERVE
Sun 14 May 2017 - 12pm.
Join a Parks Trust ranger for a tour of the Ouse Valley
and uncover the wildlife residing in the Floodplain Forest
Nature Reserve.
Meet in the car park off Haversham Road at the end of V6
Grafton Street.
2.5 hours / 6 miles.
COST:
£1 per person.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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SHENLEY - MK HEALTH WALK
Tue 30 May 2017 - 10-11.15am.
A variety of walks offered through Woughton on the Green,
so you can walk at a pace suitable for you. Led social walk for
all ages and abilities finishing with refreshments at the local
church.
St. Mary's (Woughton) Church Car Park, Newport Road,
Woughton on the Green, MK6 3BS.
1 hour walk.
or
Walk 29
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
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STONY - MK HEALTH WALK
Fri 2 Jun 2017 - 10-11am.
Join the Stony Stratford led walk around Ouse Valley Park,
including the nature reserve and an opportunity to see the
birds and wildlife. Moderate pace walk for all.
Mill Lane, at Prospect Road junction, Stony Stratford.
1 hour walk.
or
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact
01908 255379 or [email protected].
COST:
Free.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
Please see page 4 for the
key to the walk grading.
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Walk 28
Sun 14 May 2017 - 3pm.
Join this walk which starts by the Roman Villa at Bancroft and
discover the rich heritage of the area.
Meet in the Roman Villa car park, Constantine Way, Bancroft.
4 miles.
COST:
£1 per person.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Book online at www.theparkstrust.com.
For further information please contact 01908 255379 or
[email protected].
WALKING FESTIVAL - REDHOUSE PARK TO BURY FIELD
Sun 14 May 2017 - Time TBC.
Join this led walk from the new to the established; from
Redhouse Park to Bury Field in Newport Pagnell.
Discover the wildflowers and natural beauty of Bury Field.
Come prepared for countryside walking.
TBC.
TBC.
WALKING FESTIVAL - HERITAGE OF LOUGHTON VALLEY
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Further details
We want everyone who joins us on our walks to have a wonderful time and enjoy our
beautiful landscapes.
Please note all walkers take part at their own risk; you will be required to sign in upon
your arrival at your walk and sign a walker registration form, detailing health
information leaders should be aware of.
Come prepared for the great British weather - please ensure you wear proper clothing
and footwear, and carry adequate refreshments for the duration of your chosen walk.
Be prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions.
Please note dogs are not allowed, unless stated otherwise in the walk description.
Look out for our next booklet, which details the walks to be enjoyed during Autumn
and Winter 2017!
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