Houghton Conquest Routes

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

Houghton Conquest Circular Route (Via Haynes)

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

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

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

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

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