Ampthill - Marston 14.5 mile circular walk

This 14.5-mile circular walk starts in Ampthill and leads to the Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park at Marston Moretaine, winding through woodland, farmland, and around the park’s lakes before looping back to Ampthill.

What to expect
A 14.5 mile walk through woodland and open fields mainly on good paths and tracks, some may be muddy or overgrown in places. There will be a few hills and a couple of steep climbs with a total ascent of around 1100ft. We will maintain a pace of just over 3mph throughout the walk.

Due to the distance and amount of ascent this walk is quite challenging 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 to allow others to attend.

The Details:

Start: Ampthill Park West car park, Woburn Street, nearest post code MK45 2GQ. (Note - This is WEST Carpark, NOT the football ground carpark).

The post code is not exact so please follow the directions using google maps from the Meetup app if you are not sure where it is.

Walk Starts at 9.30 am. 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: This is a free car park

Distance: 14.5 miles

Total Ascent: 1100ft

Time: Approx 5 hrs (includes stoppages)

Charge: 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.

Refreshments: There will be a break at the Marston Forest Centre about the halfway point so bring a drink and a snack or you can use the café and shop at the centre.

Public Toilets: There are toilets available at the halfway point.

Due to the possibility of encountering livestock 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