Marston Vale Millennium Cycle and Pedestrian Trail

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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, 274kb)

Introduction

You can explore the 250 hectares of woodland, wetland and grassland on foot, by bike or on horseback at the Millennium Country Park. We have created a network of trails for walkers and cyclists which winds its way around the Country Park and a circular horse trail around the southern part of the Country Park.

Start/Finish Point

The circular walk can be picked up near Millbrook or Stewartby stations. At Millbrook, follow the road to the right. Head through the third gate to the right into the Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Follow the perimeter path to the Forest Centre. At Stewartby station, from the Bedford-bound platform, walk up the road to the right, or from the Bletchley-bound platform walk up the road to the left. Take the first left, and then follow the path to the left. Follow the path to the Forest Centre.

You can buy tickets to Millbrook or Stewartby stations on our website.

Access and General Information

Distance: 5 miles
Surface Types: You can expect to walk across a hard but variable surface with loose, variable sized stones.
Linear Gradient: There is a very short section near the north east corner of Stewartby Lake that has a 1:10 - 1:13 linear gradient. The remainder of the walk has a 1:18 gradient.
Cross Falls: There is a large range of cross falls; from 1:9 or steeper down to 1:26 or less. The steepest section is 1:6 which is near the north east corner of Stewartby Lake, the width of the path is also reduced to 800mm.
Width Restriction: None recorded
Steps: None recorded.
Barriers: There are 7 kissing gates that have a width restriction of between 1000mm and 1500mm.
Refreshments: The Forest Centre has a café bar where you can purchase family meals, snacks, hot and cold drinks.
Public Toilets: At the Forest Centre
Picnic Tables: There is 3 picnic table along the route.
Seats: There are 19 seats at regular intervals, with additional seating in the sensory garden.

Directions

Use the route map!

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