Midshires Way

This route follows public bridleways and quiet country lanes through Middle England, from Bledlow, near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, to Stockport in Greater Manchester. The path links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail passing through the countryside of Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Leicesteshire, Nottinghamshire and the Derbyshire Peak District National Park.
Highlights include waterside sections along the Grand Union Canal, the Peak Forest Canal and the River Ouse. There is a splendid wooded section through Salcey Forest near Northampton where you could try the Tree Top Trail. There are also terrific views of the Derbyshire Dales, and a lovely section around Fernilee Reservoir and Errwood Reservoir in the Peak District.
The walk is waymarked with a white disc featuring two acorns.

Midshires Way Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Midshires Way Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Midshires Way OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Midshires Way Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Open Street Map with Location tracking

Shining Tor and Cats Tor, Hanslope Circular Ride, Milton Keynes to Northampton, The Swan's Way, Salcey Forest, Waddesdon Manor, Arbor Low, Vernon and Woodbank Park, Peak Forest Canal

GPX File

Midshires Way.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Memory Map Route

Midshires Way.mmo (right click - 'Save As')