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Welcome Acknowledgements & Thanks: The 2011 Bedfordshire Walking Festival has been made possible Welcome to the 2011 Bedfordshire Walking Festival. Whether thanks to financial support from Bedfordshire Rural Transport you are resident in the County or have travelled here we hope Partnership and Bedford Borough Council Countryside Access Dept. you will enjoy your walking experience. Their funding has enabled the printing of the Programmes and Bedfordshire may be a small county but has a varied and interesting Community Transport to support the Greensand Ridge Walk. landscape. The rural north is likened by some to the “Wolds”. The Thanks to the following Organisations and People for their support. wooded and varied middle has excellent ridge views and the Bedfordshire Rambler Groups, Ivel Valley, North Beds Saturday Ramblers, Lea & Icknield and Leighton Buzzard. impressive Chalk Hills of the south. All this together with Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) interesting towns, villages and a well marked and maintained Chilterns 20’s & 30’s Group footpath network make Bedfordshire ideal for walking. Walks4Health and Sustrans Health Walks The Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway Trust Do join in... Bedford Tourist Information Centre There is a walk for almost every ability level. Short 1-2 mile Bedford Rambling Club Health Walks. 3-4 mile Ambles and Interest walks, Rambler led Bedford Borough Parks & Countryside Team walks for more adventurous walkers ranging from 5-12 miles. Central Bedfordshire Council Countryside Access Team For people who like a challenge, a 15 mile day walk and a Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity strenuous 40 mile walk over 2 days. Walks are marked to help Greensand Trust & Clophill Parish Action you choose the ones most suitable for you and all walks are led All Walk Leaders and Interest Walk Guides. by experienced leaders. If you use public transport there are The Webmaster for the Festival Web site. suitable walks most days. Read the programme and come along All the many people who have helped. to the meeting place or start point. Why not bring someone who Contacts: has always talked about getting out …now’s the opportunity … Organiser: www.bedswalkfest.co.uk email: [email protected] % 01234 353704 Travelling to Bedfordshire For visitor information and accommodation: The county is well served by major roads. M1, A1, A5, A6, A421, Tourist Information Centres:- Ampthill - www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk A422, A428, A507 and by rail with East Coast & First Capital Bedford - [email protected] 01234 221712 Connect running through the East of the County, whilst East Dunstable - www.dunstable.gov.uk 01582 890270 Midland Trains and First Capital Connect (every 15 minutes from Luton - [email protected] 01582 401579 St Pancras to Luton & Bedford), run through the middle. Virgin Sandy - [email protected] 01767 682728 and London Midland run in the West. London Midland run Travel: Rail: www.nationalrail.co.uk www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk between Bedford and Bletchley on the Marston Vale line. www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk www.londonmidland.com Buses from Bedford & Luton connect the main towns and the Bus: www.traveline.org.uk X5 between Oxford & Cambridge runs every 30 minutes 7 www.arriva.co.uk days a week and stops in Bedford. www.stagecoachbus.com Accessibility by air via Luton International Airport and by COUNTRYSIDE CODE: water along the Grand Union Canal in the West or from Kings Be Safe, plan ahead and follow signs. Leave gates and property as you find them. Lynn via River Great Ouse in the East. Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home. Keep dogs under close control. Accommodation Consider other people. Good accommodation is always appreciated and in whatever For the full code visit: part of the County you choose to stay there is suitable www.countryaccess.gov.uk

accommodation for you. People with most knowledge are the The Ramblers is a registered charity in England & Wales (no:1093577), Tourist Information Centres so check out the programme and a registered charity in Scotland (no:039799), and a company limited decide where you want to stay then contact the appropriate by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company registration no:4458492). Information Centre. Registered office:2nd Floor Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TW Programme 2011:Layout 1 20/05/2011 11:45 Page 2

Bedfordshire Walking Festival Programme Saturday 3rd September to Sunday 11th September 2011 inclusive Friday 9th Saturday 3rd Tuesday 6th 9-15am Bedford Bus Station enquiry Office to catch 9.30am M50 10-00am Luton Regional Sports Centre, St Thomas's Road Stopsley 10-00am Woburn Car Park opposite the church SP952332. Walk through Stagecoach bus to Sharnbrook Fordham Arms or meet Fordham Arms TL100240. A walk over Warden Hill and Galley Hill which could be lost Woburn Park to Eversholt and back. Free Car Park Distance 8 miles. at 10.00am. Distance 7 Miles. A circular walk through Sharnbrook when the bypass is eventually built. Distance 6 miles. Free parking at Ramblers Andrew Turnbull village and Felmersham through water meadows and taking in part of Sports Centre Car Park Ramblers John Foran 10-00am Blunham Weir. Behind the Church. TL152509. The Ringers the Ouse Valley Way. Suggest bringing a mid morning snack. Return by 10-15am Milton Ernest Garden Centre TL014561. Open countryside bus to Bedford from the Fordham Arms 12.55pm or by hourly service with views over North Bedfordshire. Use Garden Centre Car Park but Walk Charming riverside circular walk between four village churches there after. It would be helpful if those wishing to have lunch at the pub in and around the confluence of the Great Ouse and the Ivel Rivers. An park away from bui ldings. 6.5 miles. Stagecoach M50 service to Kettering could book beforehand on 01234 781357.Ramblers Geoff Venn from Bedford Bus Station it runs every hour and departs 9.30am. Alight Queens attractive area rich in history and wildlife. Easy walking. Free parking 10-00am Dunstable Downs Gateway Visitor Centre TL008195. On a clear Head and follow Radwell Road for approx 500yards to Garden Centre. Return in Blunham village near Church. The Ringers Walk - approx 9 miles day this walk over the downs and surrounding countryside has some Bedford 13.08 or 14.08. Ramblers Brian Gubbins (3.5hrs). Dogs welcome if kept on lead. E3 Service from Potton 9-05 via wonderful views. Car Park charge. Free to National Trust Members. 6 Sandy Rail Station 9.21& Sandy Mkt Place 9.23 Arrives Blunham Church 10-00am Outside St John the Evangelist Church, Moggerhanger miles Ramblers Colin Bell TL141493. Pleasant walk through historic Domesday Book villages and 9-33. Return 16-15 from Blunham Church. Check times – Traveline 10-00am Old Warden Village Hall TL138440. Distance 10 miles. Car Park along part of the riverside Kingfisher Way walk. Visit the Blunham 0871 200 22 33. Ramblers CBC Countryside Access Drew Gwillam free at Village Hall. Bring lunch. Ramblers Marcus Kilby. church where the poet John Donne was Rector. Approx 5.8 miles (2.25 0300 300 6544 10-30am Willington Dove Cote. Easy Access walk suitable for wheelchairs hrs). Easy walking. Park outside the church where coffee is served by 10-30am Silsoe the Church. TL082356. Visiting the lovely villages of and buggies. 3 miles. Car Park free. Cafe & Toilets available on route. volunteers. Route M3 bus from Biggleswade Bus Station & Sandy Market Square Bedford Borough Parks & Countryside Team. or from Bedford. Half hourly service to Moggerhanger. Alight Guinea PH Upper Gravenhurst, Shillington & High Gobion before returning to Moggerhanger. Bus Rail times - Traveline : 0871 200 22 33. Central Silsoe by 1-45pm.Why not stay for an afternoon walk of 4 miles? On Health Walks Bedfordshire Council Countryside Access Drew Gwillam 0300 300 street parking near the church. Distance 8 miles. If staying for the 11-00am Henlow Five Bells PH High Street 01462 812532 6544 Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. afternoon bring lunch. Stagecoach S1 service from Bedford & Luton departs on 9:15 to 10:15 Leagrave Health Walk.The Community Link at Leagrave 2-00pm Meet Sandy Tourist Information Centre at the corner of the car the hour journey approx 25 minutes. Return between 20-27 minutes past the hour. Primary School, Strangers Way, LU4 9ND. Open to all, parents & pushchairs welcome. Moderate pace. Leagrave, Lewsey and Sundon area park TL173492. Join " The Squires Walk", in early autumn, with its Ramblers Nick Markham views, ancient woodland, and through R.S.P.B. Reserve. 4.5 miles. Free 12:00 to 13:00 Butterfield Health Walk. Butterfield Innovation Centre, car park in Sandy Town Centre. Sandy Tourist Information guide 2-45pm Silsoe the Church. TL082356. A pleasant countryside ramble main entrance, LU2 8DD. Open to all – targeted to employees on to Wardhedges and back by 4-15pm. Stagecoach S1 service from Bedford & Butterfield. Moderate to fast pace. Stopsley, Putteridge and Bushmead area Health Walks Luton departs on the hour journey approx 25 minutes. Return between 20-27 11-00am Bedford Park Main Gates 01234 210916 minutes past the hour. Ramblers Nick Markham Wednesday 7th 10-00am Everton. Outside Thornton Arms PH. TL202512. An interesting Sunday 4th and varied walk in the eastern part of the county. Street parking only. 6.5 Saturday 10th 10-00am Haynes Village Hall TL101420. An interesting circular walk miles. Ramblers Carol Bond taking in the countryside to the south west of the village. Why not bring 8-00am RU4 The Challenge (see details at the bottom of page) 10-00am Pegsdon Layby just off B655. TL118302. An energetic walk taken at Ampthill Park Car Park TL024382. Greensand Ridge 2 day Challenge. lunch and stay for the afternoon walk? 7 miles free parking. Pub Available an enjoyable pace over the Pegsdon Hills. 5.5 miles. Ramblers Peter Miller at lunchtime. Ramblers Lynda Kynnersley Day 1 Leighton Buzzard to Ampthill. Free Parking. Bus to start at LB 10-00am Ampthill Park Car park TL024382. This scenic walk takes in 18 miles £10 organisational charge covers both days Rambler led 10-00am Sundon Hills Car Park TL046285. An energetic walk taken at Millbrook Warren, Flying Horse Farm and Jackdaw Hill. 7.5 miles. Free and/or self guided. an easy pace over Sundon Hills and Sharpenhoe Clappers. Free Car Park parking. Ramblers Chris Vickery 7 miles. Ramblers Eric Peppiatt 10-00am Deadmans Hill Car Park on A6. TL072394. A delightful circular 10-00am Windcatcher at Chilterns Gateway Centre. Scenic walk around walk through Maulden Woods to Maulden church and back. 5 miles. Free 10-00am Toddington. Outside The Oddfellows Arms PH. TL010290. A Whipsnade and Studham. Car Park charge. Free for National Trust Members. 6 miles. Cafe/toilets at Gateway Centre. Arriva 60 service from Luton and car Parking. Ramblers David Hendon circular walk around Toddington area. 6 miles. A few stiles. Ramblers Trisk Dunstable. CBC Countryside Access Michelle Flynn 0300 300 6072 Makim GT 10.00am Rushmere Park. Greensand Ridge circular walk (10 miles) via 1-45pm Meet Bedford Station to catch 1-55pm train to Lidlington Potsgrove to Woburn and back. Option to do linear (5 miles) to Woburn. 10-00am Central Bedfordshire Council Offices. TL125386. A circular (or catch 2-01pm train from Bletchley). Cost: Rail ticket return to Car park charge. Charge for walks Adults £5. Must be pre-booked, call walk around Campton Wood and Chicksands. Free parking in Council Lidlington £3.70 or £2.45 with Senior Railcard. Greensand Trust 01525 237760. Car Park. 5 miles. Max 20 People. Stagecoach M1 and M2 service from 2-15pm Lidlington Station SP989391. Hills, Views, Woods & Valley's. 10-15am Bedford Bus Station Meet by the enquiry Office. Catch the 153 Hitchin and Bedford respectively. Grant Palmer 197 from Biggleswade. Ramblers This 5 mile energetic walk with some of the best views in Mid CBC Countryside Gemma Game 0300 300 6574 Bus from Harpur Street at 10-30am to Keysoe Row arriving 11-15. 8 miles Bedfordshire, packs everything in and still gets you back on the train bring lunch Returning on the 3-15pm Ramblers Nick Wilde. Or GT 10-00am till 12-00noon Rushmere Park, Stockgrove entrance. Autumn soon after 4-00pm. Ramblers Barry Ingram. 11-15am Keysoe Row Village Hall Car Park. TL 083612. An interesting Fruits - This fascinating walk is part of the Greensand Trust Passport Health Walks walk in a very rural seting. 8 Miles. Bring Lunch. Ramblers Nick Wilde. 2011 programme. Car park charge. Charge for walk Adults £4 Children £2 Must be pre-booked. Call Greensand Trus t 01525 237760. 10-30am Dunstable Downs Gateway Centre 07594 577129 10-30am Ridgmont Station Linear walk. The route of the proposed 10-30am Marston Vale Forest Centre 01234 767104 Waterway from the M1 to Marston Vale Forest Centre. As there is very 10-30am Whipsnade Tree Cathedral. Just off B4540 at Whipsnade. TL010180 limited parking at the station please use the railway. Departs Bletchley 9-13 Tucked away in the south-west corner of Bedfordshire. The Chiltern Hills 1-00pm Bedford Park Main Gates 07980 342028 Departs Bedford 9-33 Marston Vale Line. B&MK Waterway Trust. offer picture postcard landscapes and stunning views, and have been 12:45pm to 1:15pm L&D Hospital: Wednesday Walkers. L&D designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There will be time to Hospital, Occupational Health building, Calnwood Road, LU4 0DZ. CPA 11-00am Clophill Village Hall TL085383. Discovery walk through Clophill explore the tree cathedral and have your picnic lunch and stay for the Open to all - targeted at Hospital employees. Moderate to fast pace. including Cainhoe Castle and the old church. 4 miles. Free car parking at afternoon. Walk aimed at 20-30's age group. Free parking 4.5 miles Figure Lewsey, Challney and Leagrave area Village Hall Bring lunch. Clophill Parish Action: Colin Watt. Stagecoach of 8 walk. Come for day and take in both walks. Chilterns 2030's Group 1:00pm to 2:00pm A Walk in the Park. Takes place in Luton’s Parks service S1 departs from Bedford and Luton every hour on the hour. Journey time AnjaLamprecht or James Darts 07970 957999 or 07970 780866 on the 1st Wed of the month. Contact Sustrans for location details. approx 23 mins. Targeted to people with disabilities. Slow to moderate pace. Luton’s 11-00am TIC St Pauls Bedford. A walk around the town. Ever walked Parks e.g. Wardown, Stockwood, Leagrave 2-00pm Harrold Country Park Family Event. 6 miles. Harrold Country past an interesting house in the town centre and wondered about its Park and the beautiful Ouse Valley around the park. Donation for Car past? Hear more about some of our oldest houses and the characters Thursday 8th Parking requested. BBC Parks and Countryside Team. who designed and lived in them. Who lived in a house like this? Adult 9-30am Marston Vale Forest Centre. An energetic walk in the Marston Sunday 11th £3 Child £1.80 Pre Book only Heritage Walk. TIC Guide 01234 221712 LDWA Vale. 15 miles bring lunch LDWA Derek Jacob 8-00am RU4 The Challenge (see details at the bottom of page) 1-30pm Whipsnade Tree Cathedral. Explore the villages of Whipsnade 10-00am Northill. Meet by the Church TL149465. Three Greens Walk. and Studham and the beautiful countryside. Free Parking 5 miles. Meadows, ancient woodland, open arable fields with extensive views across Ampthill Park Car Park TL024382. Greensand Ridge Challenge Day Chilterns 2030's Group Anja or James 07970 780866. Ivel Valley. 4.5 mile amble. Street parking. Ramblers Brian Gubbins 2 Gamlingay to Ampthill. Free Parking. Bus to start at Gamlingay. 22 miles £10 organisational charge covers both days. Rambler Led 2-00pm Haynes Village Hall. TL101420. Circular walk taking in the 10-00am Harlington Village Hall. TL037304. A circular walk to the and/or self guided. open countryside to the north west of the village. 5 miles free parking. hillside village of Pulloxhill. Car Parking at Village Hall. 7 miles. Ramblers Lynda Kynnersley Ramblers Bob Tarron 10-00am Ampthill, Alameda Gates Woburn Street. TL034381. A 10-00am Turvey. Meet at the War Memorial by the Church SP541525. 6 medium to brisk paced walk, taking in parts of Flitwick & Flitton miles. Street parking or use the layby on the Northampton side of the river. Moor's. 8 miles. Bring lunch and stay for the afternoon history tour. Monday 5th Stagecoach P1 service to Northampton departs Bedford Bus Station 9-30. Return 13.02 Road side parking plus small car park. Rambler Nichola Hele 8-45am Swineshead-Upper Dean-Swineshead. Bedford Bus Station or 14.02 from Turvey. Bedford Borough Parks & Countryside Team. enquiry Office to catch 9.00am Cedar Bus No 152 from Harpur Street 10-00am Craddock Road (off Skimpot Road on the Luton/Dunstable 10-15am Leighton Buzzard Railway Station. This pretty linear walk follows boundary. TL044224. 6 miles. An interesting walk to Caddington and back arrive Swineshead 09-32am. Start point Sandy Lane 09-40am. Distance the Greensand Ridge path and includes the lakes and woods of Stockgrove 5 miles. A circular walk through undulating countryside and woodland Country Park before reaching Woburn. 8.5 miles. Bring lunch Parking LB over Blow’s Down. Street parking. Rambler Tony Holton of the Bedfordshire Wolds. Packed lunch stop/drinks Three Compasses, station after 10.00am £4.50. Free Parking Tiddenfoot Leisure approx CPA 10-30am. Clophill Village Green TL 082377. Clophill Heritage Trail and Upper Dean, Return from Swineshead 2.29pm to Bedford. Ramblers 800mtrs from Station. Leighton Buzzard Station is easily reached via train from children's heritage hunt. Free parking at Clophill Village Hall. 600mtrs to John Dixon 01234 824959 Milton Keynes or London. Walkers can return to either LB or MK by bus at the end of the walk. Ramblers Mike Hyde Vilage Green. Why not bring a picnic or indulge in a heritage lunch at the 9-50am Sandy Train Station TL178488. Catch 10.14 Train to Arlesey. Flying Horse PH then join us for the afternoon Duck race and family event 2-00pm Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford TL071493. Walk Countryside walking to Langford. Follows the River Ivel along the at 2.00pm. Clophill Parish Action: Colin Watt & Ali Bradbury. Stagecoach around the park with an experienced Countryside Ranger and find out its service S1 from Bedford and Luton runs every 2 hours, on the hour. Journey time Kingfisher Way to Sandy. Car parking charge at station. Free in Sandy history, the conservation work and about its future. Duration 2 hours Booking Town Centre 500yds from Sandy Station (allow 10 mins to walk). 9 essential 01234 211182. Bedford Borough Parks & Countryside Team. approx 23 mins. miles Linear walk Cost of Rail ticket £2.20 with Railcard £3.30 without. 7-30pm Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford. Come and bring the 11-00am Bedford Tourist Information Centre, St Pauls Sq Bedford. "Are Bring lunch. Ramblers Tony Sheward. family for a fascinating insight into the Bats of the Park. Hear their different you being served" New walk for 2011. An Historical look down the High 10-00am Ampthill Park Car park. TL024382. A delightful walk sounds & learn more about these nocturnal creatures. 2 hours duration. Booking Street. See how shopping has changed in the last 200 years for shoppers taking in some scenic parts of mid Bedfordshire. Ampthill, Maulden Essential 01234 211182. Bedford Borough Parks & Countryside Team. and shopkeepers. Interest walk.Approx 90 mins duration. Charge £3 and Houghton House. 6 miles. Car Park free in Ampthill Park. Health Walks Adults. £1.80 Children. Pre Book 01234 221712. Sunday services operate throughout the town. Bedford TIC Tour Guide Ramblers Rosemary Hasker 9:15am to 10:15am Stopsley Walkers. Sacred Heart Primary School, Langford Drive, LU2 9AJ. Open to all – parents and pushchairs 11-00am Central Bedfordshire Council Offices Chicksands TL125386. Family Health Walks welcome. Moderate pace. Stopsley, Putteridge, Round Green & Wigmore walk. A walk for families around Campton Wood, with some fun and games along 9-15am to 10-15am Dallow Walkers. Meet at Foxdell Infant School, the way. Suitable for all ages & buggies. Free parking in Council Car Park. Approx Dallow Road, LU1 1TG. Open to all. Moderate pace. Dallow, Farley 9:15am to 10:15am Saints Health Walk. William Austin main school gate, Austin Road, LU3 1UA. Open to all – parents and pushchairs welcome. 1 mile. Why not bring a picnic and go to the Clophill Duck race afterwards. and Challney area Moderate pace. The Saints, Icknield, Barnfield and Bushmead area Lyndsey Bignell & Trevor Smith CBC Countryside Dept 0300 300 6941 11:00 to 12:00 Bramingham Senior Striders. Meet at St Margaret’s 10-00am Potton. Phone for meeting place 01767 650132/01462 638286 CPA 2.00pm Clophill Village Green & Old Bridge TL082377. Duck Race and Parish Centre, Lucas Gardens, LU3 4BG. Open to all - targeted 10-45am Arlesey Railway Station. Phone for meeting place 01462 711205 Family heritage event. Free parking at the Village Hall 600mtrs. Clophill Parish towards senior citizens. Moderate to fast pace. Bramingham, Marsh Action: Colin Watt & Ali Bradbury Farm, Warden Hill and Limbury 11-00am Barton Le Clay Royal Oak Pub. Phone for meeting place 01462 711205 12:30pm to 1:20pm Walk the Talk. Town Hall steps, George St or University 2.00pm Ampthill, Alameda Gates Woburn Street. TL034381. Ampthill History 1:00pm to 1:30pm Wigmore Walkers. Entrance to Wigmore place, of Beds entrance, Park St, LU1 2BQ. Open to all - targeted to town centre Tour Described as the most beautiful town in Bedfordshire, Ampthill has an Wigmore Lane, LU2 9TN. Open to all – targeted towards local employees. employees. Moderate to fast pace. Town centre and surrounding environs. engaging history and many interesting buildings 3.5 miles. Park free on Woburn Moderate to fast pace. Wigmore, Stopsley, Round Green, Crawley 2:00pm to 3:00pm Whipperley Walkers. Farley Community Centre, Street opposite the Police Sation. Ramblers John Hele Delphine Close, LU1 5RE. Open to all - parents and pushchairs 1-00pm Bedford Park Main Gates (end of De-Parys Avenue) 07980 342028 welcome. Moderate pace. Farley and Dallow area.

RU4 The Challenge OS Grid Reference eg: SP or TL123456 - Chiltern 20-30’s Over the second weekend of the festival, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th September, Bedfordshire's premier long distance trail, The Greensand Ridge Path, will be walked - Difficulty Level Indicator - Tourist Information in two stages giving an ideal opportunity for groups and individuals to do the whole 40 miles, or either 18 miles on Saturday or 22 miles Sunday. - Ramblers led Those participating have the option of joining the led walk or walking, jog ging, running at their own pace and certificates will be awarded for completing the 40 miles over - Sustrans Health the weekend. If this appeals to you or your group why not sign up 4 the challenge and if you feel it’s appropriate raise some money for your favourite charity at the same - Walks4Health led time. It is essential to book with the organiser in advance as transport has to be arranged and a charge of £10 per person to cover organisational, administration and transport - Bedford Parks & - Central Bedfordshire costs. The Greensand Ridge path is considered to be Bedfordshire’s premier walking route and on Saturday the 18 miles will be from Leighton Buzzard to Ampthill and on Countryside Team Countryside Access Sunday 22 miles from Gamlingay to Ampthill. The route passes historical houses, through interesting villages, parkland, ancient woodland and along one of Britain's best LDWA - LDWA led CPA - Clophill Parish Action known waterway the Gra nd Union Canal and offers many excellent views along the route. All the route is on good paths and waymarked with the sign of a muntjac deer. To register interest and/or book please email: [email protected] or % 01234 353704. - B&MK Waterway Trust GT - GreensandsTrust KEY TO SYMBOLSTO KEY