So why not just say Duxford - Barkway - Brookman's Park - Booker ?
1) It saves time.
2) I think everyone realises that BKY is the VOR - BRAVO KILO YANKEE and don't need it spelled out to them. It also makes it clear that my intended route is via the radio aid "Barkway" and not the place "Barkway".
I think your remarks are rather frivolous. It explained clearly what my intention was. And considering that this is the "Professional Pilots Rumour Network", anyone with a valid contribution to this thread would know exactly what it meant.
Thanks for your help everyone
I think this thread is done now!