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North Bedfordshire Group

We are the North Bedfordshire Ramblers - come and explore our surprisingly rural and beautiful county with us.

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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

The walk starts from the car park at Marston Vale Forest Centre. Walking through Lower Shelton and heading up towards Cranfield. Continuing along the John Bunyan trail with good views towards Milton Keynes and over the Marston Vale. The walk heads back via Holcot Wood and Marston Thrift back to Marston Moretaine. Please note there is a £3 charge for parking all day at the forest centre. You can pay by cash or card. Members park free.

Saturday, 24 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 00427 41747
Nearest postcode:
MK43 OPR
what3words:
stray.fishnet.remedy
Start time:
10:00 am

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