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Horse Riding

Milton Keynes has miles of bridleways to enjoy from the saddle. We have a unique resource of surfaced bridleways, largely off road, which can be safely ridden at any time of year. We advise the wearing of high visibility clothing when riding our horse trails and bridleways.

We kindly ask all horse riders to observe and follow the countryside code when using our horse trails and bridleways.

The Parks Trust offers some car parks which are horse box and trailer friendly, please see some of the locations below:

See some of the locations

Please note these car parks have limited spaces, and we are unable to guarantee free spaces.


Organised Horse Rides
Local branch of Endurance GB host organised horse rides from Campbell Park for people who have their own horse/pony. These rides give the choice of course lengths from 2 to 30 miles. Booking prior is essential and entry fee applies. 

You can follow our pre-planned routes, starting from designated horse box and trailer friendly car parks owned by The Parks Trust on the downloadable links below.

Download Routes

Horse Riding Route - Starting at Great Linford Manor Park - 7 miles

Horse Riding Route - Starting at Howe Park Wood - 2.3 miles

Horse Riding Route - Starting at Howe Park Wood - 10.1 miles

Horse Riding Route - Starting at Howe Park Wood - 13.3 miles

Horse Riding Route - Campbell Park, Willen Lake, Great Linford and Linford Wood - 13.9 miles

Horse Riding Route - Milton Keynes - 30 miles

Activities in the parks

Check out the wide variety of activities in the parks including sports, facilities and clubs.

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Pétanque

Bancroft Pétanque Piste in Loughton Valley, is provided by The Parks Trust free of charge for anyone who fancies trying this popular game!
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Archery

Find out ways to get involved in archery in Milton Keynes' parks.
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BMX Racing

The BMX Track at Pineham is home to MK BMX Racing Club.
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Cricket

Campbell Park cricket pitch hosts many matches from April until September each year.
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Fitness Classes & Instructors

Fitness classes and bootcamps in Milton Keynes parkland.
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Fishing

Milton Keynes is blessed with a wealth of still water. Carp large and small, big tench roach, bream, hybrids, pike and perch are all part of the scene.
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Skating

A skate park is available for everyone to enjoy in Broughton Brook park.

Trails Biking

Milton Buzzard Motorcycle Club are based at the purpose built trails biking track at Mount Farm.

Bowls

Why not come along and try bowls or if your a seasoned bowler come and join a friendly club!

Model Yachts

If you are interested in the sport of model yacht racing be sure to visit Furzton Lake.

Table Tennis

Enjoy the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) tables placed at Caldecotte Lake and Campbell Park to participate in an engaging and social sport that is free and accessible to all.
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Bike and Scooter Hire

How to get around Milton Keynes on hired Bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters.
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Cycling Clubs

A guide to Cycling Clubs and Groups to suit all cyclists across Milton Keynes.
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Milton Keynes 25 Mile Challenge

Conquer our 25 Mile Challenge Walk across Milton Keynes’ beautiful greenspaces that are hidden away in the city.
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Milton Keynes 30 Mile Challenge Cycle

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Running Clubs & Events

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Horse Riding

Milton Keynes offers surfaced, off-road bridleways for safe year-round riding. Horse box-friendly car parks and organized rides are available.

Geocaching

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt where participants use GPS to hide and find containers (caches) at specific locations marked by coordinates.
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Off-road Cycle Trail

Challenge yourself on our 2.5km fun and challenging permanent off-road cycling route in Campbell Park!
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Orienteering

Explore Milton Keynes with this fun sport in which participants have to find their way around with the aid of a map and compass.
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Walking Clubs

Discover the walking clubs of Milton Keynes. Suitable for all ages, and with walks and hikes for everyone.

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Dog Walking

There are so many fantastic places to explore in Milton Keynes with your canine companion.

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Play Areas

Play areas provide children with the opportunity to develop their physical strength, social interactions and build their confidence.

Sailing

Discover a love for sailing with an introductory session at Willen Lake or join the MK Sailing Club based at Caldecotte Lake.
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Fitness Trails

We have several trim trails across the parks featuring outdoor gym equipment you can use to get fit for free!
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Paddlesports

Learn how to kayak, paddleboard or canoe in organised session or join a club to develop your skills on Milton Keynes' lakes.
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MK Health Walks

MK Health Walks is an excellent opportunity to explore Milton Keynes' green spaces whilst making new friends, improving your health, staying active, and having fun for free!
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Fruit Picking

Explore Milton Keynes community orchards with fruit picking! Enjoy healthy snacks and learn something new in the parks.

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Open Mornings at Howe Park Wood

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