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The Forest Centre

General Information

General Information

Footpaths

Walking

Cycle network and bicycles for hire

Cycling

Journey to the new Wetland area

Wetlands

Access for the disabled

Access

Bird Sightings

Maps

 

Footpaths

The Park can be enjoyed by bike, horse or on foot.

Cycles for all ages can be hired from the Forest Centre, but you'll have to bring your own horse! The 8 kilometre (5 Mile) surfaced cycle track is fairly flat and a nice easy ride for the family. The horse route is about 4 kilometres in length. Both routes take you through newly planted woodland and through areas of plants and flowers that will attract butterflies and other wildlife.

The Country Park has a 'figure of eight' path, with separate access for cyclists. This includes a 4 kilometre (2.5 mile) circular path around Stewartby Lake, popular with all user groups.

There is another 4 kilometre (2.5 mile) path, around the outside of the 'Wetlands', with separate access for horse riders. The path goes past the Forest Centre (and cycle hire facility) and both Stewartby and Millbrook railway stations.

Further links by footpath will be established with other places in the Vale, such as Randall's Farm Field Study Centre and Lidlington Lake.