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Bancroft Park Original Walk – 3.4 Miles
A relaxed 3.4-mile walk around Bancroft Park in Milton Keynes, taking in parkland, local history and the famous Concrete Cows. A short, friendly route that’s ideal for an easy-going wander.
🟢 Gentle
3.4 miles · Parkland and paths · Short local route · Generally straightforward terrain
£0.00 – £6.00Price range: £0.00 through £6.00
Welcome
Join us for a relaxed 3.4-mile wander around Bancroft Park in Milton Keynes. We’ll explore parkland, local history and some unmistakably Milton Keynes sights along the way – including the famous Concrete Cows. A short, sociable evening walk with plenty to look at and time to chat.
Round Robin Questions
- Concrete Cows special: What’s the strangest piece of public art you’ve ever seen?
First Time?
If this is your first Adventure Geek walk, please arrive a little early and introduce yourself to the walk leader, who will be wearing a red “Walk Leader” pin badge.
Meeting Point
https://what3words.com/fidget.galleries.proves
We often meet where there isn’t a postcode, so we recommend using the free What3Words app to navigate to the exact meeting point.
Walk Leader
Julia Doherty
Dog Friendly
What to Bring
- Walking shoes or comfortable trainers
- Suitable clothing
- Waterproof if required
- Drink
- Torch or headtorch if required (if the dark nights are coming in).
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