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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
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Overview

11 miles circular walk through beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, often using the Knightley Way, passing through undulating farmland, historic villages and woodland. Fawsley, Preston Capes, Snorscomb, Everdon, Newnham, Badby. 

Badby Wood is renowned for its spectacular, dense carpets of native bluebells that bloom in late April and early May, transforming the 117 acres ancient woodland into a vibrant violet-blue landscape. The flowers grow under a canopy of oaks, creating a scenic, aromatic sea of blue that draws numerous visitors for spring walks. We will take advantage of cream teas or tea and cake served in Badby village hall, immediately followed by peak time viewing of the bluebells in the wood, a magical and peaceful experience.

Monday, 4 May 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
278m / 912ft
Type:
circular

Meet at 09:00am in large car park at Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1PW for shared lifts to starting point. There is a 45 minutes car journey from Milton Keynes to starting point.

Walk will start at 10:00am at remote point on Fawsley Road near to St Mary's Church.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SP 78800 40801
Nearest postcode:
MK11 1PW
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Meet in large car park at Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1PW for shared lifts to starting point. There is a 45 minutes car journey from Milton Keynes to starting point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 56502 57010
Nearest postcode:
NN11 3BA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Remote point along Fawsley Road. From where you park, you’ll have a good view of St Mary’s Church which stands a little further along Fawsley Road.

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