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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rushbed Woods and Brill circular
Departure from Brill (Buckinghamshire)
A gentle walk near Brill, including a nature reserve with lots of butterflies (in June and July) woods and a hill.
Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Departure from Ivinghoe (Buckinghamshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The NationalTrail from NE to SW. This Stage 1 goes over the Chilterns, across the Grand Union Canal, past Tring, through the Three Hundreds of Aylesbury to reach the market town of Wendover.
Marsworth Canals and Reservoirs
Departure from Marsworth (Buckinghamshire)
This walk is good for both ‘Arms’ and legs. Not only that, what better way to get some fresh air into your lungs than to explore the waterways near Tring? The route includes a visit to one of the best birdwatching sites in the area, Wilstone Reservoir.
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.
Dodford/Weedon circuit
Departure from Dodford (West Northamptonshire)
Taking in the road walking along the A45 but with nice views of rolling countryside, a saunter along the Grand Union, (there's a memorial bench under the A45 to rest and lunch and keep dry), and then heading off the canal towards the village of Dodford with a Grade 1 listed church to visit. Parking at the village hall or opposite the church.
Canals and Reservoirs, Tring Parish
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular wallk starting from Tring Town Centre.
Tring Station, Wigginton and Tring Park, Tring Parish
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre.
Drayton Beauchamp, Tring Parish
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre.
Stubbings Wood, Tring Parish
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre and offering spectacular views.
Tringford, Little Tring, Tring Parish
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre.
Tring Park and beyond, Tring Parish
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre and exploring the historic parkland.
Tring to Hastoe and back through Tring Park
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
Climb from the pretty market town of Tring to Hastoe and return through beautiful Tring Park a mix of mature woodland and parkland.
Walk Suspended - Ivinghoe Beacon & Ashridge, Chilterns
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
The steps after Waypoint 7 are currently closed. Please do not do this walk until it is updated!
This walk follows the ancient Ridgeway with stunning views from the tops of both Pitstone Hill and Ivinghoe Beacon, before returning through the beautiful woodland of the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate.
Tring Reservoirs Wild
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
Stroll along the waterside and look for waterbirds on this gentle 13km walk. Starting at Tring railway station, it takes in College Lake nature reserve, a section of the Grand Union Canal and three reservoirs.
Tring Park Wild
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
Enjoy scenic views, wooded valleys and ancient parkland on this 10km circular walk through the Chilterns. Starting in Tring, the walk takes in Dancersend nature reserve and the Ridgeway National Trail.
Across the Tring Gap by Ridgeway and Chiltern Way
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
Experience the Ridgeway and Chiltern Way on a walk linking the woods of Ashridge with the woods above Tring Park across the Bulbourne Valley (Tring Gap).
Ashridge and Little Gaddesden, Chilterns
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
Visit some of the quieter parts of the Ashridge Estate on the way to Hudnall Common and Little Gaddesden.
Ashridge Bluebell, Chilterns AONB
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
The National Trust Estate at Ashridge is one of the best places in the country to see bluebells in spring. This gentle walk will take you through carpets of this beautiful plant, and also looks at the history of the estate. There are wonderful views over the valley from Duncombe Terrace.
The Chilterns above Tring
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
National Trails and Long Distance Paths crisscross the Chilterns in this area. This Circular Walk makes use of short stretches of at least five such to provide a beautiful and varied walk through Chiltern woodland, on Chiltern chalk downs with wide vistas from the scarp edge of the hills, along a stretch of the historic Grand Union Canal, and through one of the prettiest villages in Hertfordshire.
Walk Suspended - Aldbury to the Beacon and back through Ashridge
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
The steps after Waypoint 9 are currently closed. Please do not do this walk until it is updated!
From picturesque Aldbury you follow the Ridgeway to Ivinghoe beacon, returning via the Ashridge boundary trail and the Chiltern Way. You can enjoy the contrasts between the two LDPs: airy ridges on the Ridgeway and the patchwork of woods and fields on the Chiltern Way.
More walks in Fairfields
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Abbey Hill
- Addington
- Adstock
- Akeley
- Alderton
- Ashton
- Beachampton
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- Blisworth
- Bow Brickhill
- Bradwell
- Broughton
- Buckingham
- Calvert Green
- Calverton
- Campbell Park
- Castlethorpe
- Central Milton Keynes
- Chicheley
- Clifton Reynes
- Cosgrove
- Courteenhall
- Cublington
- Deanshanger
- Drayton Parslow
- Dunton
- East Claydon
- Easton Neston
- Emberton
- Foscott
- Gawcott with Lenborough
- Gayhurst
- Gayton
- Grafton Regis
- Granborough
- Grange Park
- Great Brickhill
- Great Horwood
- Great Linford
- Hackleton
- Hanslope
- Hartwell
- Haversham-cum-Little Linford
- Hillesden
- Hoggeston
- Hogshaw
- Kents Hill, Monkston and Brinklow
- Lathbury
- Lavendon
- Leckhampstead
- Leighton-Linslade
- Lillingstone Dayrell with Luffield Abbey
- Lillingstone Lovell
- Little Brickhill
- Little Horwood
- Loughton and Great Holm
- Maids Moreton
- Middle Claydon
- Milton Keynes
- Milton Malsor
- Moulsoe
- Mursley
- Nash
- New Bradwell
- Newport Pagnell
- Newton Blossomville
- Newton Longville
- North Marston
- Old Stratford
- Old Woughton
- Olney
- Oving
- Padbury
- Pattishall
- Paulerspury
- Potterspury
- Quinton
- Radclive-cum-Chackmore
- Ravenstone
- Roade
- Shenley Brook End
- Shenley Church End
- Sherington
- Shutlanger
- Simpson and Ashland
- Soulbury
- Stantonbury
- Steeple Claydon
- Stewkley
- Stoke Bruerne
- Stoke Goldington
- Stoke Hammond
- Stony Stratford
- Swanbourne
- Thornborough
- Thornton
- Tiffield
- Towcester
- Tyringham and Filgrave
- Walton
- Warrington
- Wavendon
- West Bletchley
- Weston Underwood
- Whaddon
- Whitehouse
- Whittlebury
- Wicken
- Wing
- Winslow
- Woburn Sands
- Wolverton and Greenleys
- Woughton on the Green
- Yardley Gobion