Please be aware, that on ALL walks, walkers take part at their own risk
This is a dynamic page so please be aware that walks may be modified or added at short notice
| Early Autumn Bird Migration | |||
| Sat Sep 7 2024 | 3 miles | ||
| Leader | Team of Expert Volunteers Tel: 01234 767037 | ||
| Start Place | Outside the Forest Centre, Marston Vale Time: 8.00 AM Post Code: MK43 0PR | ||
| Route | Join us at the Millenium Country Park, Marston Vale, for a 3 hour guided walk led by our team of expert volunteers. This is a chance to say a last farewell to our summer migrant species as they make their way back to their winter destinations. We hope to see swallows, martins and warbler species, as well as our resident birds such as the song thrush, blackbird and red kite. What you need to know: Bring binoculars if you have them - but don't worry if not - we have spares available! Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. No dogs allowed as we will be exploring the Wetlands Nature Reserve. Booking is essential - please visit Forest of Marston Vale Website: https://marstonvale.org/Event/autumn-migrants-bird-walk-7-september-2024 £4 per person. Parking charges apply. Refreshments available at the Forest Centre after the walk. A walk by Forest of Marston Vale Trust. | ||
| Woburn Walk | |||
| Sat Sep 7 2024 | 6 miles | ||
| Leader | Nigel NM Tel: 01525 374024 | ||
| Start Place | Woburn CP, opposite St Mary's Church Time: 10.00 AM Post Code: MK17 9PG Grid Ref: SP950331 | ||
| Route | A walk around Woburn, the Safari Park and Woburn Park A walk by Leighton Buzzard Ramblers | ||
| Sources of the Ouzel | |||
| Sat Sep 7 2024 | 5 miles | ||
| Leader | Gill K Tel: 07857 851164 | ||
| Start Place | On green outside White Horse PH Time: 10.00 AM Post Code: LU6 2DG Grid Ref: SP969209 | ||
| Route | A circular walk taking in the streams that are the source of the Ouzel in the Eaton Bray/Tottenhoe/Edelsborough area. Park in Northall Road. W3W:///windmills.test.skills A walk by Leighton Buzzard Ramblers | ||
| Pub Stop | The White Horse PH | ||
| Introduction to Map Reading | |||
| Sun Sep 8 2024 | |||
| Leader | Nick M Tel: 07803 125876 Email: bedfordshireramblerstraining@gmail.com | ||
| Start Place | Harlington Village Hall. Harlington Time: 10.00 AM Post Code: LU5 6LS | ||
| Route | Are you interested in learning how to read an Ordnance Survey Map? The aim of this course is to introduce you to the basics of reading an OS Map. Including the identification of grid references and map symbols, plus how to navigate your way round the countryside. For details see the notice below the list of walks | ||
| Greensand Walk Challenge Pt 1 | |||
| Sat Sep 14 2024 | 19 miles | ||
| Leader | Roy C Tel: 07784 208997 Email: membsecivw@gmail.com | ||
| Start Place | Ampthill Park West Car Park Time: 7.45 AM Post Code: MK45 2GU Grid Ref: TL02382 | ||
| Route | Part 1 of the 40 mile walk along the Greensand Ridge Way from Leighton Buzzard to Ampthill. For more details see notice below walks. | ||
| Pub Stop | Along Route | ||
| Greensand Walk Challenge Pt 2 | |||
| Sun Sep 15 2024 | 21 miles | ||
| Leader | Roy C Tel: 07784 208997 Email: membsecivw@gmail.com | ||
| Start Place | Ampthill Park West Car Park Time: 7.30 AM Post Code: MK45 2GU Grid Ref: TL02382 | ||
| Route | Part 2 of the 40 mile walk along the Greensand Ridge Way from Ampthill to Gamlingay. For more details see notice below walks. | ||
| Pub Stop | Along Route | ||
| I Never New That About Bedford | |||
| Sun Sep 15 2024 | 3 miles | ||
| Leader | Adrian B Tel: 07986655819 | ||
| Start Place | Outside cemetery chapel Time: 2.00 PM Post Code: MK41 7TD | ||
| Route | One of the most popular walks carried out by Friends of Bedford Cemetery. It includes some of Bedford 'names' such as Wells and Higgins, a murderer, a Polish freedom fighter, the Panacea Society graves and some of the fascinating background of gravestone symbolism. You'll want to learn more..... No booking needed. Car parking nearby Foster Hill Road. Some parking available outside chapel. Enter through Gatehouse building, then towards chapel which is clearly visible up a slight slope to the left. A walk by Friends of Bedford Cemetery. | ||
Notices
Introduction To Map Reading – Training Course
The aim of this course is to introduce you to the basics of reading an OS Map. Including the identification of grid references and map symbols, plus how to navigate your way round the countryside
The course is divided into 2 parts
1. Morning – What is an OS map and how to read it.
2. Afternoon – outdoor practical session (putting the morning’s theory into practice during a short 4 mile walk).
Please bring the following
· Packed lunch
· Walking Gear (for the afternoon session) – the walk will still take place even it’s raining
· A compass (if you have one)
COST £15.00 Per Person
For full details please follow the link below.
To book a place please contact Nick M (bedfordshireramblerstraining@gmail.com)
View Attachment40 mile Greensand Walk Challenge
The walk is a 40-mile (64km) long route that starts near the Bedfordshire boundary with Buckinghamshire at Leighton Buzzard, passes through Woburn, Ampthill and Sandy, before finishing at Gamlingay on the Cambridgeshire border.
The Challenge is to complete the 40-mile walk over two days.
Full details including how to book please download the file below.
View AttachmentDogs on Walks
If you wish to bring a dog on a walk then please contact the leader. Their decision is final.
If you turn up on the day without asking you may be refused. Please note that some walks do specifically say no dogs and that is to be respected.