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BROMHAM LAKE

11 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

52.15200, -0.49941

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPicnic spot

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area; Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
John Bunyan TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
North Bedfordshire Heritage TrailWalking route70 km
Named routeLength 70 kmRegional walking route
Ouse Valley Way 2 (Turvey to Eaton Socon)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Clay WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

71 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Beds)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 2Cycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
Route 16Cycling route
Named routeRef 16Local cycle route
Route 17Cycling route
Named routeRef 17Local cycle route
Bedford Green WheelCycling route
Named routeRef GWRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22Local cycle route
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this nature reserve

Bromham Lake is an 11-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Bedford, Eastern England. This reserve includes lake habitats and surrounding vegetation, providing a habitat for waterfowl and offering opportunities for birdwatching and peaceful walks.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Field and woodland, Bromham Lake Nature Reserve

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Field and woodland, Bromham Lake Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Great Denham Country ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Addison Howard ParkUrban park3.3 km→🌱Addison Howard ParkUrban park3.3 km→🌱Mowsbury ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Russell ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Russell ParkUrban park3.8 km→

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