Drayton Parslow walks

Two Ridges Way from Leighton Buzzard to Ivinghoe Beacon

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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.

The Ouzel Valley Park

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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.

Woughton - Simpson - Caldecotte Lake - Walton - Woughton

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Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)

This is a reasonably flat walk, much of it beside water (river, canal and lake).

Woughton to Campbell Park and back via Woolstone

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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.

The parkland of Woburn Abbey, Eversholt & Milton Bryan from Woburn

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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

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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.

Newlands - Willen Park - Campbell Park - Woolstone

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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

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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.

Giffard Park to Bradville via Stanton Low and Great Linford

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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.

Ivinghoe and Pitstone Hill

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Ivinghoe and Pitstone Hill

Departure from Ivinghoe (Buckinghamshire)

A walk suitable for everyone. You start by climbing steadily until you are on top of Pitstone Hill from where you will have stunning views over the Vale of Aylesbury, the Ivinghoe Hills and the woods of Ashridge. On the way back to Ivinghoe you pass close to Pitstone Windmill.

Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover, The Ridgeway the Other Way

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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

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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.

Ridgeway Loops from Ashridge

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Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)

A circular trail near Berkhamstead covering the Ridgeway, Grim's ditch, Pitstone Hill, Steps Hill, Ivinghoe Beacon, Beacon Hilll, Icknield Way trail. Starting at Ashridge monument where there is national trust parking.

Ashridge and Little Gaddesden, Chilterns

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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 Walk, Chilterns AONB

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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. It’s a lovely walk at any time of year but can be very muddy in Winter so wear suitable footwear!

The Chilterns above Tring

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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.

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