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Bedford - Marston Vale Cycle Route

Bedford - Marston Vale Cycle Route

A 27 mile cycle from Bedford, through the villages of the Forest of Marston Vale and Ampthill. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Bedford St Johns to the Grange Estate

Bedford St Johns to the Grange Estate

A 6.5 mile walk from the train station at Bedford St Johns, out to the Grange Estate in the Bedford River Valley Park. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Forest Centre to Bedford via Shocott Spring

Forest Centre to Bedford via Shocott Spring

A 13.5 mile walk from the Forest Centre to Bedford via our woodland, Shocott Spring, which sits between Shortstown and Cotton End. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Forest Centre to Center Parcs

Forest Centre to Center Parcs

An 8 - 14 mile walk, cycle or horse ride from the Forest Centre, through the countryside past Lidlington and onto the woodlands around Center Parcs. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Forest Centre to Cranfield

Forest Centre to Cranfield

A 10 mile, walk, cycle or horse ride from the Forest Centre, through the ancient woodlands at Marston Thrift and on to Cranfield. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Forest Centre to Gateway Woods

Forest Centre to Gateway Woods

A circular, 10 mile walk from the Forest Centre through the small villages and hamlets of the Forest to Gateway Woods and back. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Forest Centre to Lidlington and Folly Wood

Forest Centre to Lidlington and Folly Wood

A circular, 6.5 mile walk from the Forest Centre up to Folly Wood and into Lidlington. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Forest Centre to Milbrook and Ampthill

Forest Centre to Milbrook and Ampthill

A circular, 7 mile walk through the Millennium Country Park and out through the countryside of Millbrook to Ampthill. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Houghton Conquest Circular Route (Via Haynes)

Houghton Conquest Circular Route (Via Haynes)

A 4.5 mile, circular walk from Houghton Conquest, up onto the Greensand Ridge. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Houghton Conquest Circular Route (Via How End)

Houghton Conquest Circular Route (Via How End)

A 2/2.5 mile, circular walk to How End, with potential for detours into Kings Wood (an ancient woodland) and Glebe Meadows (a site of special scientific interest). Read more

Published: 6th March, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

Author: Forest of Marston Vale

Houghton Conquest Circular Route (Via Kings Wood)

Houghton Conquest Circular Route (Via Kings Wood)

A 3 mile, circular walk along the foot of the Greensand Ridge, passing Houghton House. Detours can be taken in Kings Wood (an ancient woodland) and Glebe Meadows (a site of special scientific interest). Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

Author: Forest of Marston Vale

Houghton Conquest Circular Route (Via Wilstead)

Houghton Conquest Circular Route (Via Wilstead)

A 4 mile, circular walk between Houghton Conquest and Wilstead, passing through Chapel End and Thickthorns with views of the Greensand Ridge. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

Author: Forest of Marston Vale

Jubilee Trail

Jubilee Trail

A 6 mile, circular walk from Marston Moeretaine to Cranfield. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Forest of Marston Vale

Kempston Rural Walk

Kempston Rural Walk

A 4 mile, circular walk through the Kempston Rural area. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Route 51

Route 51

A long distance cycle route that connects major cities in the south of England – the stretch that passes through the Forest connects Oxford to Cambridge, via Bedford and Milton Keynes. It’s mainly off road and you can pick it up at the Forest Centre or the Grange Estate. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Thatchers Way

Thatchers Way

A 24 mile, circular cycle route starting at Priory Country Park and exploring villages with traditional thatching and connections to the industry. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

The Bourne Potter

The Bourne Potter

A 2.5 mile, circular route on bridleways and gentle slopes around Cranfield. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

The Clay Way

The Clay Way

A 9.5 mile walk, or cycle, from the Forest Centre, along the clay ridge to Bromham Mill. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

The Greenwood Cycle Trail

The Greenwood Cycle Trail

A circular, 23 mile cycle route through the Forest of Marston Vale Read more

Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

The Timberland Trail

The Timberland Trail

A 13 mile, circular route around the most beautiful parts of the Forest of Marston Vale. As featured in The Times Top 20 British Walks. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Willington Heritage Walk

Willington Heritage Walk

A 1.5 - 2.5 mile, linear history walk around the village of Willington. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Wilstead Circular Walk

Wilstead Circular Walk

A circular, 5 mile walk along the edge of Wilstead Wood, over the hills to Haynes and back. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Woodland and Willows Walk

Woodland and Willows Walk

A 2.4 mile, circular walk around beautiful Willington, part of the Bedford River Valley Park. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

Wootton Gateway Woods Walk

Wootton Gateway Woods Walk

A circular, 4-mile walk around our very own Gateway Woods, near Wootton. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sam Hayden

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