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East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

Forest of Marston Vale – Steep Forest Climb loop from Cranfield

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

Forest of Marston Vale – Steep Forest Climb loop from Cranfield

Hard

3

hikers

Forest of Marston Vale – Steep Forest Climb loop from Cranfield

05:30

20.6km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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678 m

Tartletts Close

Forest

2

6.38 km

The Round House

Highlight • Monument

3

11.3 km

Forest of Marston Vale

Highlight • Forest

The Forest of Marston Vale covers a large area to the South of Bedford. There is a great walking loop from Ampthill through Lidlington and on to Stewartby.

Tip by

4

11.6 km

Steep Forest Climb

Highlight • Forest

Another steep climb, little ring required.

Tip by

5

11.6 km

Jamie Doger Hill

Highlight • Climb

Quite A Steep Hill

Tip by

17.4 km

Marston Thrift

Forest

7

18.1 km

Bluebells in the Forest

Highlight • Natural

Free car park but small.

Tip by

8

19.0 km

View of Bedfordshire Countryside and Cranfield Airport

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Bedfordshire countryside and Cranfield airport. Decent spot to stop at one of the handy benches for a breather.

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B

20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.20 km

6.60 km

3.08 km

933 m

771 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

5.50 km

3.66 km

2.97 km

1.01 km

881 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 18 May

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9°C

88 %

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