MK Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking was originally used by cross country skiers as a way of staying fit over the summer. It has since become a popular activity for all with benefits including an improvement in mobility and fitness.

MK Nordic Walking host a 60-minute Nordic walk around Milton Keynes on multiple days throughout the week, each walk is a different route. You must have completed a Nordic walking course prior to these walks.

"You don’t have to be a member and you will always be welcome. Nordic Walking is great fun and our instructors will not only ensure that you reach your health goals but that you have a great time doing it! You will learn all you need to know in a relaxed friendly atmosphere with the Learn To Nordic Walk course."

Four-week Complete Beginner courses are offered on a regular basis as part of Reactivate Milton Keynes. If you are interested in joining a course, please contact Sports Development on 01908 253500 or visit http://mknordicwalking.co.uk/

The Parks Trust hosted over 525 events and activities in their parks in 2019
Fitness Groups & Clubs make up 72% of events & activities held in our parks

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Caldecotte Lake
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Planning an outdoor adventure in Milton Keynes? Explore the beautiful location of Caldecotte Lake. Whether its watersports, birdwatching or children’s activities, you’re sure to have a great family day out, with lots of space for little ones to run around, plus some tranquil corners to relax as well.
Refreshments
The Caldecotte Pub & Grill is open for meals, snacks and hot and cold drinks.
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Campbell Park
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Located at the heart of Milton Keynes, Campbell Park hosts many of Milton Keynes’ major festivals and events. Its imaginative mix of formal gardens, water features, woodland and open pasture mean it’s an ideal spot to enjoy the changing seasons.
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There are no refreshment facilities in Campbell Park other than during special events. However, there are a wealth of cafes, bars and restaurants in the nearby city centre, theatre district and Xscape centre.
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Canal Broadwalk
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The Grand Union Canal enters Milton Keynes at the Ouse Valley Park at Old Wolverton and snakes in a dramatic arc right through the east of the city until it leaves Milton Keynes at Water Eaton in Bletchley.
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Furzton Lake
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Furzton Lake’s open views make it a popular choice for joggers, cyclists and walkers. Created to act as a basin for floodwaters during rainy spells, the lake has matured into an easily accessible and peaceful oasis for local residents, office workers and wildlife.
Refreshments
The Furzton Lake Hotel is open for meals, snacks and hot and cold drinks.
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Howe Park Wood
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Howe Park is probably the woodland mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086. Parts of it may be rare surviving fragments of the 'wildwood' that covered the whole of lowland Britain after the last Ice Age, 6-11,000 years ago.
Refreshments
There is a Café at Howe Park Wood ran by Grounds. The café is operating a takeaway only service until further notice.
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Great Linford Manor Park
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Great Linford Manor Park is a special, heritage-rich park set within the old village of Great Linford. It contains features that were first laid out centuries ago, including ponds and a Wilderness Garden which represent the English Landscape style of garden design that became popular for country estates during the 18th Century.
Refreshments
Refreshments and food can be found nearby at The Black Horse and the Nag’s Head which are open for lunch and supper. Milton Keynes Arts Centre has a small café where drinks can be purchased.
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