Cranfield - Millbrook (11.5 Mile Circular Walk)

A circular walk from Cranfield takes you across the Valley of the Marston Vale, a landscape once dominated by clay pits, brick factories, and landfill sites. In the 1990s, it was designated a community forest and is now being restored to nature with new lakes, expansive wetlands, and freshly planted forest. It’s a lovely walk through a now beautiful area, offering some fantastic views across the vale.

What to expect
An 11.5 mile walk through woodland and open fields, mainly on good tracks, some may be muddy in places. There will be few hills but nothing too challenging and a total ascent of 900ft. We will maintain a pace of just over 3 mph throughout the walk.

This walk is not too challenging but there are a few hills to tackle some of them quite steep. It is suitable for anyone with a moderate to 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 finer details

Start: Village Hall, Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0DR

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: There is Parking in Court Road at the side of the church.

Distance: 11.5 miles

Total Ascent: 900ft

Time: Approx - 4.5 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 about the halfway point so bring a drink and a snack.

Public Toilets: There are no toilets available on the walk.

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.

For further Information contact Nick 07739801881