Hanslope Circular Ride
A 20-mile long-distance walk in the countryside north of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SP 846 424
Distance: 20 miles (32 km)
Time: 7–10 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
192 Buckingham and Milton Keynes
207 Newport Pagnell and Northampton South
Summary
A circular route through open countryside in north Buckinghamshire, passing through a nature reserve and wildfowl centre on its way to a tour of the Saxon manors of Hanslope.
The open countryside of the Ouse and Tove Valleys gives extensive views across North Buckinghamshire and into Northamptonshire, with the distinctive spire of Hanslope Church serving as a central landmark.
The route is open to horse riders, pedal cyclists, and walkers, utilizing a combination of metalled and unmetalled roads, tracks, headland paths, and cross-field bridleways. There are several gates to open and close, and bridleways can become muddy, particularly after wet weather. (Source: LDWA)