River Great Ouse
Sunday 4 December – Olney Christmas Market Walk
Step back in time! Join us for a walk to the historical market town of Olney with its Victorian-themed Christmas market.
Walk itinerary:
Meet in front of the Main Reception Depart at 11am Return: circa 16.30 hours Total walk length: circa 2 km (1miles) Surface: muddy at river meadows walking to Olney, then tarmac. Cost: £5 members, £8 non-members.
Book online here.
After a short taxi ride, about 15km north from Cranfield University, this walk will take us across the fields from the quintessential English village of Clifton Reynes, popular with walkers, to the market town of Olney. We will pass Olney river meadows of the River Great Ouse and beautiful St Peter and St Paul church.
Olney Christmas Market: On 4th December the annual ‘Dickens of a Christmas’ market will take place in Olney; with market traders dressed in Victorian clothes and stalls offering everything from gifts, holly wreaths and wrapping to delicious mulled wine and hot chocolate. Learn more on Olney’ town council’s website.
Did you know? The author of “Amazing Grace” hymn, John Newton, was a resident in Olney. Learn more.
For history of the market town of Olney, click here.
Olney, Weston Underwood & Clifton Reynes (Sun. 10/11/13)
Join us in exploring the countryside around the village of Olney (9 miles north of Cranfield). To the west we will walk along an abandoned railway line to Weston Underwood, situated two miles south of Olney. Weston Underwood is a record winner for the best kept village in Buckinghamshire award. From there we will take a detour through Emberton Country Park, before heading back East along the River Great Ouse towards Clifton Reynes and the Robin Hood pub!

Activity date:
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Sunday 10th November
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Meeting point:
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Departing time from Cranfield:
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10:30
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Arriving time to Cranfield (approx):
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17:00
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Walk length (Km):
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12 Km (7 miles)
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Club members only?:
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No
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Sign up at:
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walking@cranfield.ac.uk (Subject: ALEX OLNEY WALK)
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Sign-up deadline:
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Friday 8th November
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Price:
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£3 members, £5 non-members
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Meal provided?:
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Please ensure you bring a packed lunch.
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Gear:
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Comfortable clothes and footwear, better hiking boots because the path may be muddy, and waterproof clothing. Always carry some water with you.
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Other information:
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None
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