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Forest Drop-Off Trail – Chicksands Bike Park loop from Bedford

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Forest Drop-Off Trail – Chicksands Bike Park loop from Bedford

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Forest Drop-Off Trail – Chicksands Bike Park loop from Bedford

02:01

32.1km

140m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 548 m for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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594 m

River Great Ouse

Lake

7.21 km

View of Cardington Airship Sheds

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look to the North East to see the massive old airship hangers.

Tip by

7.62 km

Sunflower Field Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Looked to the right if heading north to see the massive old hangers, and on the left I had some pretty sunflowers too

Tip by

11.5 km

John Bunyan Trail Bridleway View

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice section of bridleway which is part of the John Bunyan trail between Chicksands and Bedford. Good views.

Tip by

19.3 km

Forest Drop-Off Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

check the surrounding areas from more great trails and drop offs 👍

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19.4 km

Rowney Warren Wood Perimeter Trail

Highlight • Forest

The perimeter track is outside of the bike park and is a fun cruise around Rowney Warren Wood. Many intersecting trails to explore.

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19.8 km

Chicksands Bike Park

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful trails around the park - not just for MTB riders

Tip by

20.8 km

Bridle path through Warden Little Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice hard packed surface that can link up a ride around Chicksands to touring paths further North.

Tip by

26.4 km

View of Cardington Sheds

Highlight • Monument

Two huge hangars used by filming studios can be seen in the distance.

Tip by

32.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

7.87 km

5.45 km

4.66 km

2.32 km

1.53 km

Surfaces

13.2 km

8.98 km

5.65 km

2.95 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 23 July

27°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Forest Drop-Off Trail – Chicksands Bike Park loop from Bedford

View of Cardington Airship Sheds

Sunflower Field Path

John Bunyan Trail Bridleway View

Forest Drop-Off Trail

Rowney Warren Wood Perimeter Trail

Chicksands Bike Park

Bridle path through Warden Little Wood

View of Cardington Sheds

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