12 Mile Circular Walk North of Bedford
Details
Details
A lovely 12 mile circular walk to the north of Bedford town around farmland and passing through small hamlets and villages starting from Mowsbury Park.
What to Expect
An 12 mile walk predominantly on footpaths and bridleways (mostly around field boundaries) and some quiet roads, there are a few fields to cross which given the time of year may well be wet and muddy. There are some gentle hills but no steep climbs and the total walk ascent is around 350ft (107m), we will maintain a pace of just over 3mph throughout the walk, i.e. walking each mile in under 20 minutes.
This an enjoyable walk with not many ascents and is suitable for anyone with a good standard of walking fitness.
If you are a first timer please read the 'About us...' section on the homepage before signing up for this walk, ensuring appropriate fitness and suitability.
If you can't make the walk please change your RSVP in plenty of time.
The Finer Points
Start point: Mowsbury Park the Kimbolton Road Car Park Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK41 8AH.
The carpark is popular with footballers so please car share if possible.
Note, there is another car park for Mowsbury Park off Wentworth Drive we are meeting at the Kimbolton Road Car Park
Walk Starts: 09:30am
Parking: Free
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Distance: 12 Miles
Total Ascent: 350 ft.
Walk Time: Approx. 4.5 hrs (includes stoppages)
Refreshments: We will be having a break around the halfway point so bring a (warm) drink and a snack.
Public Toilets: None
Cost: There is a £3.00 charge payable by cash at the start of the walk
Sorry no dogs allowed.
Hiking and hillwalking are activities with a danger of personal injury. Participants in these activities should be aware of, accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
Meetup Terms of Service Section 6, which all members have agreed to, lays out the details of liability relating to a group or an event.
For further information contact Andrew the walk leader Mob. 07778 041 848