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Sandy Lane – The Watching Trees loop from Heath and Reach

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Sandy Lane – The Watching Trees loop from Heath and Reach

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Sandy Lane – The Watching Trees loop from Heath and Reach

01:17

11.1km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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345 m

Sandy Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A handy cut through the woods. Usually too muddy for road bikes in the wet.

Tip by

1.59 km

The Watching Trees

Highlight • Trail

This a great little wood with some lovely trails 👍 and the trees are watching you 👀

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3.46 km

Rushmere Red XC Route

Highlight • MTB Park

Great red route perfect to improve your xc skills 👍

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7.69 km

Stockgrove Country Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice riding south east of Milton Keynes - unsophisticated cafe catering for dog walkers and cyclists (cash only)

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9.24 km

Rushmere Country Park Heron Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

400-acres of sprawling woodland welcome you at Rushmere Country Park. The forest is a great place to discover by bike or on foot. In spring, you can watch herons nesting …

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

2.70 km

2.26 km

1.20 km

1.18 km

543 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

3.10 km

2.70 km

1.11 km

433 m

354 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

14°C

0 %

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Sandy Lane – The Watching Trees loop from Heath and Reach

Sandy Lane

The Watching Trees

Rushmere Red XC Route

Stockgrove Country Park Café

Rushmere Country Park Heron Viewpoint

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