Milton Keynes
Saturday 18th February: Milton Keynes Walk – Caldecotte and Willen Lakes
Discover Milton Keynes: Join us for a lovely walk along the picturesque Caldecotte and Willen Lakes, admire the unique Peace Pagoda and a historical church. Great views all around!
Walk itinerary: Meet in front of the Main Reception Depart at 11.30am. Return: circa 17:00 hours. Total walk length: circa 10km. Stop for refreshments at Caldecotte Arms Surface mostly suitable for trainers but can be muddy and wet underfoot. Transport provided from the university and back.
Cost: £5 members, £7 members. Cost covers transport, pay for own refreshments. Limited number of places available, book by Friday evening 17th February.
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Photo from a past walk: Cranfield University students enjoying a visit to Milton Keynes.
Sunday 21 October – a morning water walk @ Milton Keynes
Walk itinerary:
Meet in front of Cafe Bookshop, Depart at 10.30 hours Return back circa 13.00 hours Total walk length: circa 11 km (7 miles) Walk leaders: Diane and Alan (School of Engineering) Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for a walk on country footpaths – it may be bit muddy. Bring a snack and a drink – optional refreshments stop at Willen Lake cafe Transport: car sharing – Please let us know whether you require transport or have available spaces in your car to offer.
Update on Sunday morning 21 October – all available places are now taken, sorry!-)
Exploring Milton Keynes and the theme for this walk is water!-) Join us for a pleasant walk along the Grand Union Canal and the Willen Lake. The plan is to go along the Grand Union canal and then across the fields to join the River Ouzel and onwards to Willen Lake. We will have a little look at the Peace Pagoda and Tree of Life – before returning back along the banks of the Grand Union canal.
‘Cranfield University’s Walks’ @ – photos from our last walk at Milton Keynes
Saturday 9 June: River – canal walk @ Milton Keynes
Walk itinerary:
Meet in front of Cafe Bookshop, Depart at 12.30 hours Return back circa 16.30 hours Total walk length: circa 11 km (7 miles) Walk leaders: Diane and Alan (School of Engineering) Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for a walk on country footpaths – it is likely to be muddy. Stop for refreshments at Caldecotte Arms Transport: car sharing – Please let us know whether you require transport or have available spaces in your car to offer.
Canal – river – lakes is the theme for tomorrow. The adverse weather has changed our plans yet again – a walk at Woburn Abbey grounds is now being postponed and instead we are going to go for a walk along the Grand Union Canal and river in Milton Keynes, pass the Caldecotte and Willen Lakes.
Cranfield University's Walks 