fish & chips
Cranfield village, local flora and fish & chips (Sun. 13-10-2013)
Haven’t had a chance to make it to the village yet? Well join us for this off road walk, taking the public bridleway around the airfield. Along the way we will be looking at some of the edible and interesting plants in the hedgerows. Once at the village you can buy the classic British special of fish & chips (or Indian or Chinese takeaway).
You will then have the option of going for a pint at one of the village pubs or returning directly to the University. Note: the return journey will be done in the dark if attending the pub.
| Activity date: | Sunday 13th of October of 2013 |
| Meeting point: | The Café Bookshop (Cranfield University) |
| Departing time from Cranfield: | 17:00 |
| Arriving time to Cranfield (approx): | 19:30 (or 21:00) if going to the pub |
| Walk length (Km): | 6 Km (approx) |
| Club members only?: | No |
| Sign up at: | N/A |
| Sign-up deadline: | N/A |
| Price: | FREE |
| Meal provided?: | No, but you can buy fish&chips at the chippy (£6 approximately) |
| Gear: | Comfortable clothes and footwear, better hiking boots because the path may be muddy, and waterproof clothing (get used to it; Welcome to England!!). Always carry enough water with you. |
| Other information: | Return journey will be in the dark. |
Sunday 16th December: Rambling with the Ramblers
Be a part of the Olney Ramble Sunday…
Itinerary:
Meet at 9:30 am in front of Cafe Book shop.
We will meet up with Paul Boatfield at 10 am, at an old Market Square (where the famous pancake race starts) after leaving the road we are going across fields and leading up to the village of Clifton Reynes where there is a fine example of the Ridge and Furrow, an ancient form of cultivation and fine views across the valley, the whole area has a very mediaeval feel to it. We will be coming out of the village on a traditional bridleway across the river and then walking back through the streets of this ancient town of Olney.
Cost: Free walk for members and 2 pounds for non members!
But please confirm your participation by the 14th (Friday). So that appropriate transport arrangements can be made.
Please note: It’s liable to be cold and wet underfoot so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a country ramble and bring something to drink and eat (may be a banana or biscuit) as we have a short break about halfway through.
The walk will be about 9.5 km (6 miles) finishing approximately about 1 o’clock in the afternoon.
Walk at Emberton Country Park- Olney, Natural History Walks series, July 2011. Photo by Chanlynn Ho.
The walks are subject to good weather conditions – have a look at this website on the day of each walk to see if there’s an update.
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Tuesday 18 September: fish & chips walk to Cranfield village
Walk itinerary:
Meet by the chestnut tree in front of cafe bookshop
Depart at 5.30 pm Total walk length: circa 6 km (4 miles) Return: circa 7.30pm No booking required for this walk, just turn up. Fish & Chips: cost circa £5.50 Please wear appropriate footwear
- photo by Mi Jang
If you are free on Tuesday evening, why not join us for a walk to Cranfield village, using the public footpath ? The footpath from Cranfield University to Cranfield village circumnavigates the airfield. We will be stopping at a local chippy for fish & chips and the local Co-operative store, before having a picnic in the fields.
Have a look at this website on the day of the walk to see if there is an update.
The public footpath from Cranfield University to Cranfield village circumnavigates the Cranfield airport.
Earlier posts by Cranfield University Walks about walking to Cranfield village from Cranfield University campus: For path’s sake; Cranfield village, airport security and a tea party, New: works on the footpath to Cranfield village
For basics of footpath law in England and Wales see – http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/britain/footpathlaw
Friday 3rd August: Clifton Reynes walk with fish & chips
Explore the beautiful countryside that surrounds Cranfield University
Itinerary: Meet at 5.30pm in front of Kings Norton Library. Return before 9pm. Places in a minbus are limited – book yours by emailing walking@cranfield.ac.uk Cost: bring cash for fish & chips supper in Olney (about £4.50) and a drink at Robin Hood pub.
Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for a walk in the countryside.
Walk to Clifton Reynes, Natural History Walks series, July 2011.Photo by Sharon Birkholz.
A repeat from last year’s mini series of special natural history walks led by Alan Nelson (School of Applied Sciences). Alan has in-depth knowledge of fauna and flora; dragonflies in particular.
After a short ride to the quintessential English village of Clifton Reynes, a lovely walk across the fields to the historical town of Olneywill follow. We will stop in Olney for fish & chips picnic supper at the town’s market square. A walk back to Clifton Reynes will finish with a stop for drinks at Robin Hood pub.
This year the special natural history series are sponsored by the university’s central Energy & Environment Team:
20 June: Olney to Clifton Reynes (with a stop at Robin Hood pub) 27 June: Emberton Country Park and Olney with fish & chips 26 July: Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes 03 August: Olney to Clifton Reynes (with a stop at Robin Hood pub)
The walks are subject to good weather conditions – have a look at this website on the day of each walk to see if there’s an update.
© Cranfield University Walks, 2011 – 2012. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Photos may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to cranfielduniversitywalks – Cranfield University’s walking society at https://cranfielduniversitywalks.wordpress.com/
Thursday 28 June: Emberton Country Park & Olney
Explore the beautiful countryside that surrounds Cranfield University
Itinerary: Meet at 5.30pm in front of Kings Norton Library. Return before 9pm. Walk will finish with fish & chips picnic in the historical town of Olney (included in the price) Places in a minibus are limited – book yours at CSA 1st floor. Cost: £3 for members of the Walking Society, £5 non-members. Show you membership card to claim a discounted rate when booking a place. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for a walk in the countryside.
Walk at Emberton Country Park- Olney, Natural History Walks series, July 2011. Photo by Chanlynn Ho.
A repeat from last year’s mini series of special natural history walks led by Alan Nelson (School of Applied Sciences). Alan has in-depth knowledge of fauna and flora; dragonflies in particular. After a short ride to the outskirts of the historical town of Olney, this walk will take us to explore Emberton Country Park. Followed by a walk to the centre of Olney and a fish & chips picnic in the Market Square.
This year the special natural history series are sponsored by the university’s central Energy & Environment Team:
20 June: Olney to Clifton Reynes (with a stop at Robin Hood pub) 28 June: Emberton Country Park and Olney with fish & chips 19 July: Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes 26 July: Olney to Clifton Reynes (with a stop at Robin Hood pub)
The walks are subject to good weather conditions – have a look at this website on the day of each walk to see if there’s an update.
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