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Milton Keynes & District Group

We are the Milton Keynes and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Enjoy the undulating countryside of Central Bedfordshire. The walk starts and ends in Shillington, passing through Upper Gravenhurst, Wrest Park Gardens, Silsoe and Higham Gobion. At the end of the walk there will be opportunity to enjoy tea and cake at Our Church On The Hill, Shillington. 

Sunday, 1 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring a packed lunch.

There is the option to car share. Meet 9.45am at Hickory's Smokehouse (previously the Caldecotte Pub and Grill), Lakeside Grove, Milton Keynes MK7 8HP. 

Alternatively meet at the start point for a 10.30am start. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 12678 33998
Nearest postcode:
SG5 3LP
what3words:
pulses.visa.swarm
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at 10.30am on the pavement opposite the Shillington Village Store, 55 High Road, Shillington, SG5 3LP. Please park considerately in the village. There is no parking at the church.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking