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Marston Routes

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

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

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

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

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    The February 2023 wildlife sightings from Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine.

  • Rectory Ramble Guided Walk

    Rectory Ramble Guided Walk

    Join us for a 2 hour gentle stroll through Rectory Wood and Marston Thrift. Community event for people who live in Cranfield and the surrounding areas. FREE EVENT.

  • Late Spring wildlife walk

    Late Spring wildlife walk

    Look at birds, orchids, dragonflies, wildflowers and more with our wildlife experts at this guided walk around the Millennium Country Park - book online now. PRICE - £4

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    Later dawn chorus bird walk

    £4 per person - book online now

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    Our suggestions for great walks, bike rides and bridleways throughout the Forest of Marston Vale.

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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.
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