The Brickhills, Grand Union Canal and Rushmere. 11 Mile Walk

A great walk though the lovely countryside between Milton Keynes and Leighton Buzzard. With old villages, wonderful countryside, the woodland of Rushmere Country Park and the Grand Union Canal.

What to Expect
An 11 mile circular walk mainly on good tracks and small lanes, some tracks may be overgrown and muddy in places. There will be a few hills to tackle with a total ascent of around 850ft. We will maintain a pace of just over 3mph throughout the walk.

This walk is not too challenging but there are a few hills and some longer climbs. It is suitable for anyone with a reasonable 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.

The Finer Points

Start point is the village of Little Brickhill. We will meet on Watling Street by the small roundabout at the Southern end of the village just off the A5. Nearest postcode MK17 9NZ. Please follow the directions on the Meetup App if you are not sure where it is.

Walk Starts at: 09:30. Please arrive early enough to give yourself time to gear up and book in.

If you are going to be late please let the walk leader know or we may leave without you.

Parking: Park on the road

Distance: 11 Miles

Total Ascent: 850ft

Walk Time: Approx 4hrs (includes stoppages)

Refreshments: We will be having a break around the halfway point so bring a drink and a snack.

There is a £3:00 charge for the walk to cover the admin costs of the walk leader, payable when we meet.

Payment is by cash or card/contactless.

Toilets. There are no Toilets at the beginning of the walk but there are toilets about the 8 Mile point.

We have a no dogs policy on all of our walks.

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 Nick 07739801881