EAST ANGLIA
BEDFORDSHIRE
Marston Vale Millenium Country Park Trail (PT 195) 10km Grade 1
Organised by Ise Valley Vagabonds
Within the Marston Vale Forest Park, this circular route goes around
the Park, set up under the 'Forests for Communities' scheme. The
walk takes you around a former clay pit from the brick industry, a
local example of environmental regeneration at work.
Marston Vale Timberland Trail (PT 196)
21km Grade 3
Organised by Ise Valley Vagabonds
This fully waymarked trail starts at the Forest Centre, crosses
farmland then rises to take in the wooded landscape of the Greensand
Ridge. This, with the town of Ampthill and its historic parkland,
make for an interesting, if strenuous, walk.
Kempston
(King William IV) Trail (PT 197) 13km Grade 2
Organised by Ise Valley Vagabonds
Starting at a 17th Century Inn, the walk crosses farmland along the river Great Ouse,
traverses two golf courses and passes through small villages and
woods. The final stretch by the river is along an avenue of
Lime trees.
Bedford River Walk (PT 205) 11km Grade 1
Organised by Ise Valley Vagabonds
A pleasant stroll visiting the village of Elstow, birthplace of
Bedford's most famous son, John Bunyan. Returning along the banks of
the magnificent River Great Ouse.
Bedford Country Park & Town Trail (PT 211) 10Km Grade
1
Organised by Ise Valley Vagabonds
This trail takes in the Priory Country Park and riverside walks not
visited on the Bedford River Walk, the historic Castle Motte and
interesting parts of the modern centre of the town, whose Charter
was first granted in 1166 AD.
Marston Vale Jubilee Walk (PT 274) 11km Grade 2
Organised by Ise Valley Vagabonds
From Marston Vale Country Park, through surrounding countryside to Hunger
Hill and Rectory Wood, returning via the ancient woodland of Marston
Thrift. Can be combined with 2 other Trails from same venue
for a longer walk.
Wrest Park ARMISTICE Trail (PT 290) 12km
Grade 2
Organised by Rockingham Forest Walkers
The walk starts from Wrest Park and visits the villages of Lower
Gravehurst, Shillington and Higham Gobion before returning to the
start.
Ampthill Park ARMISTICE Trail (PT 295) 11km
Grade 2
Organised by Rockingham Forest Walkers
The walk starts in Ampthill Park, visits the market town of Ampthill
and the village of Maulden before returning to the start, passing
Houghton House, the inspiration for John Bunyan's House Beautiful.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Peterborough City Trail
(PT 208)
10km Grade 1
Organised by Rockingham Forest Walkers
The walk takes you through the city of Peterborough, a historically
important and thriving market town nestling in English countryside.
Originally known as the Medeshamstede, it has been a centre for
Christian worship since AD655.
The Castle Meander (PT 237) 12km Grade 2
Organised by Rockingham Forest Walkers
A delightful walk starting from the quaint village of Kimbolton,
best known for its castle which was; the sad final home
of King Henry VIII's first queen, Catherine of Aragon. This
charming walk meanders across the exquisite Cambridgeshire
countryside and passes through the castle parkland on the last leg.
The Wandlebury Trail
(PT 258) 10km Grade 1
Organised
by Havac Walkers
The trail takes you onto the Magog Down, an area of open grass
chalkland on the slopes of the Gog Magog Hills just outside and to
the south of Cambridge. It then goes into the Wandlebury Country
Park, through woodlands and around the Wandlebury Ring, the remains
of an Iron Age fort.
The Lancaster Trail (PT269) 13km Grade 2
Organised by Havac Walkers
The Mosquito Trail (PT270) 23km Grade 2
Organised by Havac Walkers
The Halifax Trail (PT271) 27km Grade 2
Organised by Havac Walkers
"Tobacco for Soldiers" WW1 ARMISTICE Walk (PT280) 11km Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
You follow cycle tracks and footpaths into Cambridge, where you do a
tour of the city. (It is possible to link up with the walk from
Grantchester, and then complete the Rupert Brooke Walk once in
Grantchester.) You return to Fen Ditton along a riverside path.
Hilton WW1 ARMISTICE Memorial Walk (PT288) 12km
Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
The route takes you along a country lane and footpaths to the
village of Hilton, where you visit the church. You return along a
series of tracks between fields that are not public rights of way,
but permission has been granted by the farmer, Mr Malcolm Broughton.
Horseheath WW1 ARMISTICE Memorial Walk (PT294) 12km Grade
1
Organised by Havac Walkers
The walk takes you from The Black Bull along a country lane to the
Roman Road, which you follow to the village of Horseheath. You
return via lanes and footpaths, passing through the village of
Balsham, back to the finish.
Rupert Brooke WW1 ARMISTICE Walk (PT 296) 10km
Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
The walk goes along a series of permissive footpaths around
Grantchester. It passes what is leftr of the old Bedford to
Cambridge Railway Line, which is now used for The Travelling
Telescope, a part of the Radio Astronomy Observatory. It can be
combined with the Grantchester WW1 Walk.
Grantchester ARMISTICE WW1 Walk (PT 304) 10km
Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
From Grantchester, (of the TV programme fame), you follow riverside
paths into Cambridge (where you can join The Fen Ditton Walk). You
return via a country lane, permitted path and tarmac path. The
Rupert Brooke also stands in Grantchester.
ESSEX
Saffron Stroll
(PT 112) 10km Grade 2
Organised by Havac Walkers
A circular walk routed through some of the town’s historical parts
and out into the countryside to
the west of Saffron Walden. The town is picturesque
with some 400 buildings of special architectural interest and a
market on Tuesday and Saturday.
Walden Wander
(PT
113) 10km Grade 2
Organised by Havac Walkers
A circular walk routed through some of the town’s historical parts, and
out into the countryside to the south of Saffron Walden, through the
village of Audley End. Audley End House and Park is a highlight
of the walk.
Strethall ARMISTICE WW1 Walk (PT 292) 10km
Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
The walk follows the lanes and footpaths to and from Strethall,
which is reportedly the smallest parish in England. You pass the
church, which is on its own, as houses connecting it to the rest of
the village down the hill were destroyed to stop the plague from
spreading.
Edith Cavell WW1 ARMISTICE Trail (PT 301) 10km
Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
After a brief walk around Steeple Bumpstead, passing the church and
The Old Vicarage, the walk follows footpaths to Moyn's Park. It then
goes through the Park, passing the impressive Moyn's Hall, before
leaving the Park and following footpaths back to the start.
HERTFORDSHIRE
Ashridge ARMISTICE Trail (PT 278) 10km Grade 2
Organised by Thames Valley Walking Club
A woodland walk around part of the Ashridge Estate. From the
Bridgewater Monument the route goes through Ashridge Park,
circumnavigating Ashridge House (view of House in the distance) and
along the Golden Valley before returning to the monument & National
Trust visitor centre.
Grand Union Canal (Tring) ARMISTICE Trail (PT 299) 10km
Grade 2
Organised by Thames Valley Walking Club
The route starts alongside Wilstone Reservoir, before picking up
part of the Grand Union Canal Wendover Arm. After a short section
skirting Tring, the route picks up the Grand Union Canal before
turning onto the Aylesbury Arm at Marsworth to return to Wilstone.
NORFOLK
Kings Lynn Permanent
Trail (PT 19) 11km Grade 1
Organised by Ise Valley Vagabonds
A new route exploring the River Great Ouse, the connections between
King`s Lynn and the Hanseatic League of Northern Europe and the town
itself.
Sandringham House Royal Residence
Trail (PT 242) 11km
Grade 1
Organised by Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club
This
route goes round some of the grounds of the Sandringham estate.
It covers parts of the heathland which border the estate and also
visits a nearby village offering alternative refreshment facilities
from that to be found at the official visitors centre.
Great Yarmouth ARMISTICE Trail (PT 284) 10km Grade 1
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
This trail takes you through the seaside town of Great Yarmouth, a
historical market town and one of the most important hisstoric ports
on the East cioast of England. The town has a rich maritime, trade,
industrial and tourism history and developed from a C10 fishing
hamlet into a modern seaside town.
City of Norwich ARMISTICE Trail (PT 306) 11km
Grade 1
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
This Armistice Trail explores the vibrant city of Norwich on a walk
around and through the city visiting many of its historical alleys,
back streets, churches, the Cathedral and the grounds of the castle.
You will also walk by the river Wensum.
SUFFOLK
Newmarket Circular Walk
(PT 21) 10km
Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
This is a walk around the town of Newmarket, the centre of British
horse racing. It passes many stables and studs. A possible side
excursion could be made to the Horse Racing Museum in the High
Street.
Haverhill WW1 ARMISTICE Walk (Two famous poems) (PT 72)
10km Grade
1+
Organised by Havac Walkers
From East Town Park, you follow the old railway track and several
footpaths in the direction of Steeple Bumpstead, then return along a
lane to Sturmer and the old railway line to the finish.
Glemsford WW1 ARMISTICE WALK (PT 279) 10km Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
The walk takes you on a circular tour through and around Glemsford,
using local footpaths. Glemsford is one of the largest villages in
Suffolk, and was a famous centre in the cloth industry. It has 48
listed buildings.
Bury St Edmunds WW1 ARMISTICE Cathedral Walk (PT 283)
10km Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
The walk takes you along cycle tracks and pavements into the centre
of Bury, where you visit the cathedral, then leaves Bury via The
Abbey Gardens. You then follow lanes and footpaths out of Bury,
towards Rushbrooke, in a circular route before returning to the
Rugby Club.
Owen Wolton Memorial WW1 ARMISTICE Walk (PT 285)
10km Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
The walk takes you along footpaths to Brent Eleigh, through the
village along a country road, then back to Lavenham along a
bridleway.
Bury WW1 ARMISTICE Walk (PT 298) 10km Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
The route takes you along cycle paths and footpaths into the centre
of Bury passing through Abbey Gardens. Return to the pub along other
cycle paths, roads and footpaths. You pass the Suffolk Regiment
Museum, which contains many WW1 articles, including a Victoria
Cross.
Lavenham WW1 ARMISTICE Walk (PT 307) 10km Grade 1
Organised by Havac Walkers
The walk takes you through the centre of Lavenham, where you can see
the famous old buildings. You then follow footpaths towards Preston
St Mary, which you go around, before returning to Lavenham via other
footpaths.
Sudbury WW1 ARMISTICE Walk (PT 309) 10km Grade
1
Organised by Havac Walkers
The walk starts by following a part of The Talbot Trail, around the
streets of Sudbury. There are a series of numbefred posts, each
recalling some aspect of Sudbury's history. You then follow parts of
The Gainsborough Trail, through Sudbury Meadows, before returning
along the old railway line.
