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Bike hire

Opening Times

Bike hire is closed

Please read our latest guidance before visiting. As per government guidance, those who are able to must wear a face covering inside the Bike Hire building.


In season, we have a full range of bikes to hire at the Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park. The Park has over 8km of surfaced track in total, with two separate loops of 4km if you’d prefer a slightly shorter ride.

Check out our opening times and directions to help plan your visit.

Please note – we require a security deposit before you take a bike – either a driving license, debit/credit card or car keys. This item will be locked away at Reception for the duration of your bike hire. We do not accept cash as a deposit.

Prices

Bike 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours Full Day
Adult £7 £9 £11 £17
Child £5 £7 £9 £11
Tricycle £7 £9 £11 £17
Tandem £14 £18 £22 £26
Adult & child's tow-along bike £12 £16 £20 £24
Adult & trail bike £12 £16 £20 £24


Adapted Bikes 

We have a collection of adapted bikes available to hire (provided in partnership with No Limits, and Team Beds and Luton) for a flat-rate of £5. 

  • Recumbent tricycle
  • Hand cycle
  • Quad cycle
  • Tricycle
  • Wheelchair transporter

Please call us in advance on 01234 767037 if you would like to use these bikes, so we can make sure they’re ready for you.


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Published: 11th July, 2017

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The Forest of Marston Vale Trust is a Registered Charity No. 1069229.
Company registered in England No 3462405.

Registered Office: The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0PR.
Marston Vale Services t/a The Forest Centre Ltd, registered in England No 3538255 & Marston Vale Farms Limited, registered in England No 06537891 are subsidiaries of the Forest of Marston Vale Trust.