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Barton Hills Nature Reserve

Bedford, Barton-le-Clay

Type of walk

Hilly

What's here

Free Parking, Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas, Pathed Routes, Animals On Route, Water On Route

About this walk

Amazing hills and valleys make this place a worth while visit. Park for free on Church Lane and walk up the lane. There are several pathways to choose from. You can see the massive peak from here and I took this path along the field to the reserve. Its high up with steep paths and steps. You will need to be reasonably fit. But the views over the valley are worth it. It's like a mini peak district. There is a wood and stream at the bottom with flatter paths. I enjoyed the slim paths running around the hills. Wild ponies roam. If you enjoy a challenge, try it.

Nature Reserve

This walk has been marked as a nature reserve. Dogs are usually welcome however restrictions may apply.

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Comments (13)

  • TamrielTamaskan profile
    TamrielTamaskan

    4 years ago

    Lovely scenic walk!

  • Helenf profile
    Helenf

    4 years ago

    Very nice interesting walk. Dog Thoroughly enjoyed himself.
  • JCJ92 profile
    JCJ92

    3 years ago

    Great walk
  • waggydog profile
    waggydog

    3 years ago

    Lovely surroundings, and nice length walk. A few picnics near stream, but could still go for a paddle off lead. Didn’t see any cattle or ponies, so managed more off lead than on!
  • Vickyoskin profile
    Vickyoskin

    3 years ago

    Brilliant walk! hilly which also means great views❤️ also a great little river to have a splash in great for dogs and kids🙌
  • Allyturnbu profile
    Allyturnbu

    3 years ago

    Hills are intense! Fantastic views. Kids and dog loved it as much as we did!
  • BTier19 profile
    BTier19

    3 years ago

    Our favourite dog walking area, by FAR!!! Very hilly, lots of pheasants which our cocker loved to chase (didn’t catch any, don’t worry!) beautiful views for miles. We my not have found the main parking area but where we do park is only big enough for 6-8 cars?
  • Sallyrebecca92 profile
    Sallyrebecca92

    3 years ago

    Lovely walk, very hilly
  • bruce27 profile
    bruce27

    2 years ago

    Coming from Bedford very difficult to find.
  • CockerFig profile
    CockerFig

    2 years ago

    Nice walk with great views.
  • ArchieMaya18 profile
    ArchieMaya18

    2 years ago

    Lovely and the walk has variety from flat to hilly to woods. My puppy loved the water.
  • A firm favourite! Can be super muddy in autumn and winter but fun all year round. Look out for the wild horses on the himms
  • TNDwalkies12 profile
    TNDwalkies12

    a month ago

    Very nice hilly work.
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How to get there

Address

18 Church Rd, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford MK45 4LA, UK View on Google

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Location details

Park on Church Lane for free. The reserve is sign posted. Check the website for postcodes and numerous entrances.

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