Sandy Heath – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Potton

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Sandy Heath – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Potton

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Sandy Heath – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Potton

03:41

14.4km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 km

Sandy Heath Transmitter

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.48 km

Tree Nursery

Forest

4.56 km

Sandy Heath

Highlight • Forest

4.76 km

RSPB The Lodge Café

Highlight • Cafe

Basic coffee and snack, but a peaceful spot to park up for a rest

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4.84 km

The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Lodge is a nature reserve managed by the RSPB. It's the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire. Important species that can be seen here include Hobbies, Nightjars, Ravens, Common …

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5.10 km

RSPB The Lodge nature reserve

Nature Reserve

5.24 km

Wooden Bridge to RSPB Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

11.5 km

Thirteenth-Century Stone Bridge at Sutton Ford

Highlight • Historical Site

13.4 km

Tree Troll

Highlight • Natural

14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.09 km

4.43 km

1.67 km

637 m

560 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

3.71 km

3.56 km

1.02 km

593 m

519 m

Elevation

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Sandy Heath – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Potton

Sandy Heath Transmitter

Sandy Heath

RSPB The Lodge Café

The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve

Wooden Bridge to RSPB Reserve

Thirteenth-Century Stone Bridge at Sutton Ford

Tree Troll

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