June

Sat 2nd, 2pm –  Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes (NGR 822357), walking to Howe Park Wood, Shenley Brook End, returning via the “hidden” church at Tattenhoe, 4.5 miles call Geoffrey 01908 670049

Sat 9^th, 2pm – Hardwick (Ye Old Jug) (NGR 805192), to Folly Farm across field paths, the Aylesbury Circle, towards Berryfields, 4.5miles, call Sarah 01296 711941

Wed 13^th, 10.30am – Hazelborough Wood(NGR658430), near Silverstone, walking through this ancient woodland which is being restored, 3.5 miles, call Jill or Geoff 01327 855919.

Sat 16^th, 2pm – Meadow Way Aylesbury (NGR833144), across fields to Bierton village passing fish ponds, then along Gibb lane returning along the canal side, 4 miles, call Ken 01296 483002.

Sun 24^th, 10.30am and 2pm – two accompanied walks organised for our guests from the London Blind Walkers’ Group. Morning: from Wolverton Community Centre, Stratford Rd, to New Bradwell along the river Gt. Ouse and returning by the GU canal, 3.75miles; afternoon from Wolverton to Bradwell Windmill returning via the canal towpath, 3.25 miles, call Don 01908 606874.

Sat 30^th, 10.30am –  Swanbourne village (NGR803273), from the shop/post office, across fields towards Stewkley, Blackland Covert, Hoggeston and return, 5.25 miles, call Robert 01296 712912

July

Sat 7^th, 2pm – Wiggington village (NGR 938101), an undulating walk down to Cow Roast and along the GU canal then joining the Ridgeway path to return, 6 miles call Pat 01296 426693.

Sat 14^th, 10am – 40^th Anniversary Canal Trip and Ramble – a day out from Gt Linford, Milton Keynes (NGR854424), to Caldicotte Lake. Two groups, one taking the route by canal boat, and the other by foot, then swapping over for the afternoon return. Membership needed to join this trip, plus a fee of £10 for the day, call Di 01296 670277.

Wed 18^th, 10.30am – Stowe (NGR 683364), from the Nat. Trust’s New Inn car park, walking around the attractive parkland and monuments. 3.5miles call Cynthia 01296 712639.

Sat 21^st, 10.30am – Beachampton village (NGR771370), from the church across fields to Mill Farm and back along the Gt Ouse riverbank to Beachampton Hall, onto the Grove and returning via Grange Farm. 4 miles call Pam 01908 265182.

Sat 28^th, 2pm – Cublington (NGR842223), field paths and country lanes around the village, visiting a local beacon, 4.25 miles call Jenny 01296 713514.

August

Sun 5^th, 2pm – Chearsley (NGR716106), from the Green, walking to Long Crendon and the Thame river flood plain and passing site of Notley Abbey (f.1162). 5 miles call Hugh or Susan 01296 670045.

Sat 11^th, 2pm – Waddesdon (NGR741168) from the War Memorial, walking around attractive estate lanes, bridleways and fields paths to Eythrope, only 1 stile, 5 miles call Ruth 01296 655375.

Wed 15^th, 10.30am – Stony Stratford (NGR 789409), from Ostlers Lane, a circular riverside walk to Passenham and Calverton, 3.75miles call Jill or Geoff 01327 855919.

Sun 19^th, 2pm – Drayton Parslow (NGR 840287), park behind Greenacre Hall, a circular walk on field paths and village roads to Stewkley. Several stiles, 4.5 miles call Ann or David 01296 720742.

Sat 25^th, 2pm – Steeple Claydon (NGR 704272), from the north of the village a walk across open farmland with lots of stiles, taking in Claydon House parkland. 4.5 miles call Christine 01296 714336.