BEDFORDSHIRE

**ISE VALLEY VAGABONDS PERMANENT TRAILS**
Please contact Carol Jones by email caroljones138@btinternet.com for Ise Valley Vagabonds Permanent Trail information and routes until further notice

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.

**PT 197 TRAIL CLOSES 31ST DEC 2023**
Kempston Permanent 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.

**PT 274 TRAIL CLOSES 31ST DEC 2023**
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.

 

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.

 

HERTFORDSHIRE

Ashridge 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) 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.

St. Albans Historical Trail   (PT 327)   11km   Grade 1
Organised by Section UK IPA Walking Group
St. Albans Historical Trail is a circular route taking in many of the historical places, including the Verulamium Museum, Roman ruins and its vast centuries-old Cathedral. The walk includes the Roman Theatre, on the Gorhambury estate and crosses the river Ver. Take time to browse.

NORFOLK

Sandringham House Royal Residence Trail (PT 242)  5km & 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 Heritage Trail  (PT 284)  11km  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 historic ports on the East coast 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 Permanent Trail  (PT 306)  11km  Grade 1
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
This Permanent 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.