Shocott Spring
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This description should be read in conjunction with the route map.
A link to this map is given below.
Route Map
(PDF, 170kb)
Introduction
Shocott Spring is 52 hectares (128 acres) of former arable farmland
between the communities of Shortstown and Cotton End. It was
purchased in 2005 by the Marston Vale Trust for creating new
community woodland. Over the next 5-10 years it will be planted
with trees and shrubs, to create a large new woodland for people
and wildlife to enjoy.
Start/Finish Point
Just off the A600 nears Shortstown, Bedford. The nearest station
is Bedford St Johns. Plan your journey to the start point by bus
from Bedford St Johns station by using the below journey planner.
The start point is in the
Bedford PlusBus zone.
You can buy tickets to Bedford St Johns on our website.
Access and General Information
Surface Types: You will walk across surface types ranging
from hard but variable surfaces with loose, variable sized stones,
to grass or uncultivated earth paths with and without mud and
ruts.
Linear Gradient: All linear gradients are of 1.18 or
less.
Cross Falls: There is a cross fall of between 1:10-1:15 and
of 1:16-1:20.
Width Restriction: There are no restrictions less than
1000mm.
Steps: None recorded.
Barriers: There is one kissing gate at the entrance to the
site.
Refreshments: There is a pub at Cotton End and a shop in
Shortstown.
Public Toilets: None recorded.
Picnic Tables: There are two picnic tables at the
site.
Seats: There are 8 seats located throughout the site.
Directions
Use the map!
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