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MAULDEN CHURCH MEADOWS SSSI

3 ha

📷 Barry Ephgrave · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

52.03252, -0.45717

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Greensand Ridge Walk

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 22 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Bunyan TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Greensand Ridge WalkWalking route64 km
Named routeLength 64 kmRegional walking route
Katherine’s WalkWalking route13.6 km
Named routeLength 13.6 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Marston Vale Timberland TrailWalking route21 km

A 13 mile / 21 km circular walk around the Forest of Marston Vale - https://www.marstonvale.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=8eb96757-1ae3-4db0-a66f-830ab1081402

Named routeLength 21 kmLocal walking route
Flit Valley WalkWalking route12 km
Named routeLength 12 kmLocal walking route
Harrow Piecepublic footpath · 36 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 36 mPath type: residential
Church Roadpublic footpath · 89 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 89 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Beds)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Greensand CyclewayCycling route59 km
Named routeLength 59 kmRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route805 m
Named routeLength 805 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route3 km
Named routeLength 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route1.1 km
Named routeLength 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

About this nature reserve

Maulden Church Meadows SSSI is a Local Nature Reserve covering 3 hectares in Central Bedfordshire, Eastern England. This site features rich meadows, providing habitats for rare plants and insects, ideal for nature enthusiasts and casual walkers.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Maulden Church

📷 Barry Ephgrave · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Wrest Park 18th century outbuildings, statues and gardensHistoric site4.2 km→✦Pump and signpost in Market PlaceHistoric site2.4 km→🌱Ampthill ParkUrban park3.2 km→✦AMPTHILL PARKHistoric site3.3 km→🌱Ampthill ParkUrban park3.3 km→🌱Silsoe Nature Reserve & ParkUrban park3.9 km→

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