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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

Celebrate the longest day of the year by joining us for a late afternoon walk, followed by a picnic. From the car park close to The Roman Crown (formerly Roman Park Residents Club), the walk will head south along the North Loughton Valley Park taking in Bradwell Abbey, around Lodge Lake and return via Bradwell Village. 
 

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
4:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There is no need to carry your picnic stuff; it can be left in the car. If you don’t want to walk but join us for a picnic at 6pm, that’s fine. 

We will picnic on the grass between The Roman Crown and the site of the Roman Villa. There are some benches but it's best to bring something to sit on. Should it rain, there is plenty of shelter under the large trees.

The Roman Crown has given permission for us to use the toilets. The bar will be open to purchase alcoholic and soft drinks. Some people may wish to retreat there after the picnic. 

Our picnic site is very close to the public petanque piste, so bring your boules if you want a game!

 

 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Pushchair friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 82646 40455
Nearest postcode:
MK13 0RA
what3words:
deadline.tilts.landowner
Start time:
4:00 pm

Loughton Valley Car Park, Constantine Way, Bancroft Park, Milton Keynes. As you enter Constantine Way from Millers Way H2, the car park is on the left after The Roman Crown car park.

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