Giffard Park to Bradville via Stanton Low and Great Linford
Departure from Great Linford (City of Milton Keynes)
A fairly flat route that follows a former railway line, the Grand Union Canal and passes through Stanton Low and Linford Manor Park.
Willen & Tongwell Lakes Plus Grand Union Canal
Departure from Campbell Park (City of Milton Keynes)
This walk starts and ends at Willen Local Centre (parking). You travel northwards to Tongwell Lake, then westwards to the Grand Union Canal at Giffard Park. Much of the route is southwards alongside the canal until reaching Campbell Park. The route continues southwards beside the canal, leaving the Canal Broadwalk to enter Woolstone in the direction of The Barge pub. It then continues towards the River Ouzel, turning northwards towards Willen Lake and from there back to Willen Local Centre.
Newlands - Willen Park - Campbell Park - Woolstone
Departure from Campbell Park (City of Milton Keynes)
The walk starts at the car park for the Tree Cathedral on Livingstone Drive, Newlands - close to Gulliver's Theme Park and the David Lloyd Sports Centre.
Woughton to Campbell Park and back via Woolstone
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
A fairly easy walk from Ye Olde Swan at Woughton on the Green that follows the Grand Union Canal to Campbell Park, returning via Woolstone. All on surfaced paths.
Woughton - Simpson - Caldecotte Lake - Walton - Woughton
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
This is a reasonably flat walk, much of it beside water (river, canal and lake).
The Ouzel Valley Park
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
This is a circular walk, along footpaths, red ways and a canal towpath. The walking is easy and accessible year round. It is wheelchair friendly, although there is one incline at the beginning of the trail which could present problems for some manual wheelchair users.
Ouse Valley Way - Oakley to Carlton
Departure from Oakley (Bedford)
A North Bedfordshire walk along the Ouse Valley Way between Oakley and Carlton taking in the charming villages of Pavenham, Sharnbrook, and Odell. Follow the river from Oakley through to Stevington where The Ouse Valley Way is clearly waymarked all the way through to Carlton
Although the Ouse Valley Way does not actually go into Oakley, there is a convenient bus stop here that links the two ends to this walk. The bus stop is a mile or so from the river, from where there is a footpath which joins the official route at Stevington and then winds its way through the rolling Bedfordshire countryside. There's plenty to see and explore along the route with medieval river bridges, the Holywell at Stevington, the ghostly tales of Odell and the picturesque villages of Pavenham, Radwell, Sharnbrook, and Harrold.
The parkland of Woburn Abbey and Eversholt from Woburn
Departure from Woburn (Central Bedfordshire)
This fairly level Bedfordshire walk starts from Woburn and passes through the extensive grounds of Woburn Abbey to reach Eversholt. The return route includes a further section of walking through the Abbey's parkland.
The parkland of Woburn Abbey, Eversholt & Milton Bryan from Woburn
Departure from Woburn (Central Bedfordshire)
A fairly level Bedfordshire walk starts from Woburn and passes through the extensive grounds of Woburn Abbey to reach Eversholt. The return route includes the opportunity to have lunch in Milton Bryan and a further section of walking through the Abbey's extensive parkland.
Ampthill and central Bedfordshire
Departure from Ampthill (Central Bedfordshire)
Starting near the site of Catherine of Aragon's house arrest and venturing into the surrounding areas. You'll see some lovely rolling countryside with views to the Chilterns and across Marston Vale to Bedford. The walk takes in a variety of environments : farmland, woods, an ancient meadow, parkland with Capability Brown landscaping, the ruins of a Jacobean/Classical mansion and memorials to Catherine of Aragon and the men of the Bedfordshire regiment who trained in the park and died in WW1.
Ouse Valley Way - Bedford to St Neots
Departure from Bedford
A riverside walk along the Ouse Valley Way between Bedford and St Neots.
Despite the increasing urbanisation between Bedord and St Neots, the riverside sections of this walk provide some pleasant rambles. Particularly notable is the 15th century river bridge at Great Barford and the riverside parks at St Neots.
Woodlands Park
Departure from Brickhill (Bedford)
Country walk with a halfway treat. Pass through open countryside alongside streams and through woods.
Finish up with a pub lunch or refreshing drink at the Pheasant pub.
From Haynes
Departure from Haynes (Central Bedfordshire)
Only a short distance from Bedford, this is really a delightful rural ramble in the home country of John Bunyan, starting on open uplands, descending to the plain surrounding Bedford and finishing through a stretch of woodland reserve. (The latter only in spring through autumn; in winter a longer alternative must be taken.) There is opportunity for refreshment near the end of the walk. It could be combined with walk 1130.
Two Ridges Way from Leighton Buzzard to Ivinghoe Beacon
Departure from Leighton-Linslade (Central Bedfordshire)
The Ridgeway is linked at Ivinghoe Beacon by the Two Ridges Link (8 miles and included on OS mapping) with the Greensand Ridge Walk that in turn also connects with the Icknield Way Path. The Link uses the Grand Union Canal North from near Slapton. This route shows the link from North to South.
Sundon Hills and Sharpenhoe Clappers
Departure from Sundon (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk that’s attractive at any time of year. The route is quiet and peaceful, with magnificent views looking north into Bedfordshire and beyond. Visit the Iron Age hillfort at Sharpenhoe Clappers.
Barton and Pegsdon Hills, Chilterns
Departure from Barton-le-Clay (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk through two of the finest nature reserves in the North Chilterns linked by the ancient Icknield Way track. Fine views and a wealth of natural interest.
From Hexton including Lilley Hoo
Departure from Hexton (Hertfordshire)
Starting from Hexton this walk on the borders of Befordshire and Hertfordshire offers mile after mile of beautiful countryside with the hilltops steeped in ancient history. The route includes sections of the Icknield and John Bunyan Ways.
Telegraph Hill & Pegsdon from Hexton
Departure from Hexton (Hertfordshire)
Starting from Hexton this walk on the borders of Befordshire and Hertfordshire includes the attractive downland between Telegraph and Deacon Hills and a section of the Icknield Way.
Totternhoe to the foot of the Downs, Chilterns
Departure from Totternhoe (Central Bedfordshire)
A mainly level walk through open farmland to the foot of the Dunstable Downs, with a gentle climb to pick up the Icknield and Chiltern Ways. Great views over the Bedfordshire plain and Ivinghoe Beacon.
Pegsdon and Deacon Hills, Chilterns
Departure from Shillington (Central Bedfordshire)
This route offers the walker some of the most stunning views in the whole of the Chilterns and visits a number of important wildlife sites featured in the book by Gay Beattie "The Pilgrim’s Progress Wild Flowers and Where to Find Them in The Chilterns." Pegsdon and Deacon Hills were a favourite of the writer and preacher John Bunyan who referred to them in as the "Delectable Mountains".
Pegsdon and Deacon Hills
Departure from Shillington (Central Bedfordshire)
A circuit from Pegsdon, through the Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve to Deacon Hill with its ancient earthworks. Return past a mature beech wood and Knocking Hoe reserve.
Caddington and Blows Down, Chilterns
Departure from Dunstable (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk along quiet country paths to Caddington and the ancient woodland of Badgerdell wood before emerging at the top of the steep hillside above Dunstable. Enjoy the extensive views from Blow's Down.
Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade and Kensworth
Departure from Whipsnade (Central Bedfordshire)
A hilly route with very fine views from the Downs. It passes through Whipsnade Tree Cathedral and past Whipsnade church.
Escape to Lilley, Chilterns
Departure from Borough of Luton
It is surprising how easy it is to escape from urban Luton to quiet open countryside. This walk is a short circuit from Bushmead to Lilley and back.
Particularly lovely late on a June evening, during the summer when the fields are full of ripe crops or in winter to blow away the cobwebs.
More walks in Chicheley
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Abbey Hill
- Aspley Guise
- Aspley Heath
- Astwood
- Biddenham
- Billing
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- Bletsoe
- Bow Brickhill
- Bozeat
- Bradwell
- Brafield on the Green
- Brogborough
- Bromham
- Broughton
- Calverton
- Campbell Park
- Carlton and Chellington
- Castle Ashby
- Castlethorpe
- Central Milton Keynes
- Clifton Reynes
- Cogenhoe and Whiston
- Cold Brayfield
- Cosgrove
- Cranfield
- Denton
- Easton Maudit
- Emberton
- Eversholt
- Fairfields
- Felmersham
- Flitwick
- Gayhurst
- Great Brickhill
- Great Denham
- Great Houghton
- Great Linford
- Grendon
- Hackleton
- Hanslope
- Hardmead
- Harrold
- Hartwell
- Haversham-cum-Little Linford
- Hulcote and Salford
- Husborne Crawley
- Kempston
- Kempston Rural
- Kents Hill, Monkston and Brinklow
- Knotting and Souldrop
- Lathbury
- Lavendon
- Lidlington
- Little Brickhill
- Little Horwood
- Little Houghton
- Loughton and Great Holm
- Marston Moretaine
- Millbrook
- Milton Bryan
- Milton Ernest
- Milton Keynes
- Moulsoe
- New Bradwell
- Newport Pagnell
- Newton Blossomville
- Newton Longville
- North Crawley
- Oakley
- Odell
- Old Woughton
- Olney
- Pavenham
- Podington
- Potsgrove
- Ravenstone
- Ridgmont
- Sharnbrook
- Shenley Brook End
- Shenley Church End
- Sherington
- Simpson and Ashland
- Stagsden
- Stantonbury
- Steppingley
- Stevington
- Stewartby
- Stoke Goldington
- Stoke Hammond
- Stony Stratford
- Strixton
- Tingrith
- Turvey
- Tyringham and Filgrave
- Walton
- Warrington
- Wavendon
- West Bletchley
- Weston Underwood
- Westoning
- Whaddon
- Whitehouse
- Woburn
- Woburn Sands
- Wollaston
- Wolverton and Greenleys
- Wootton
- Woughton on the Green
- Yardley Hastings