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Sandy Countryside Path – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Biggleswade

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Sandy Countryside Path – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Biggleswade

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Sandy Countryside Path – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Biggleswade

02:04

30.8km

170m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.73 km for 141 m

After 15.5 km for 282 m

After 23.0 km for 101 m

After 26.1 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.44 km

Old Warden Airfield and Shuttleworth Collection

Highlight • Structure

Cafe is now open 7 days a week.

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5.48 km

The Shuttleworth Collection

Highlight • Monument

With a colourful array of historic aircraft, the Shuttleworth Collection is one of the best-preserved collections in the world. Founded by aviator Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth in 1928, the collection includes …

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7.49 km

The Chain Slapper

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

11.9 km

Sunset View from the Hilltop

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.0 km

Danish Camp Riverside Café

Highlight • Cafe

A log cabin in woodland next to the River Great Ouse, where you can hire bikes and cycle along the Bedford to Sandy disused railway.

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24.2 km

Sandy Countryside Path

Highlight • Climb

A tough little climb if you're coming from the north, lasting about 1km with maximum gradients of 12%. If you're going down the other way, this is a really fun …

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26.2 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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27.1 km

Biggleswade Common Bridleway Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice brew in the RSPB shop then then only route cycles are allowed to take leads down toward Biggleswade Common. Few knarly tree roots on the last downhill section by the gate.

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30.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.60 km

6.35 km

6.29 km

5.08 km

3.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

4.04 km

4.01 km

3.96 km

3.36 km

1.44 km

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

32°C

15°C

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Sandy Countryside Path – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Biggleswade

Old Warden Airfield and Shuttleworth Collection

The Shuttleworth Collection

The Chain Slapper

Sunset View from the Hilltop

Danish Camp Riverside Café

Sandy Countryside Path

The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve

Biggleswade Common Bridleway Entrance

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