Stewartby Lake – View of the Lake loop from North Crawley

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Stewartby Lake – View of the Lake loop from North Crawley

Moderate

5.0

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Stewartby Lake – View of the Lake loop from North Crawley

02:08

33.7km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.2 km for 194 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.90 km

NCN 51: Rectory Wood Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Cycle path through the woods, delightful in the spring

Tip by

15.2 km

Stewartby Lake

Highlight • Lake

There are some secluded spots, accessible via gaps in the shrubbery, great way to rest your feet or have a quick spot of lunch. Particularly peaceful on a warm sunny day.

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15.7 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

20.3 km

Full English Breakfast at Stewartby Lake

Highlight • Cafe

A ride around Stewartby Lake and a lovely full English breakfast served until 11:30 am.

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20.3 km

Forest of Marston Vale Café & Bike Repair Station

Highlight • Structure

Good cafe with an excellent outdoor area to enjoy your coffee and cake

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20.5 km

The Lakeside Café at Marston Vale

Highlight • Cafe

The Lakeside Café at Marston Vale serves up a delicious range of hot food, kids meals, cakes and drinks all year around. The café is open daily between 9-5pm in the summer, and 9-4 in the winter.

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22.0 km

Town and Gown Coffee, Marston Moretaine

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe opened in 2023 and nice stop for a coffee with inside and pavement seating. Some nice cycle stands to lock your bike to and you can keep an eye on the bike from some of the inside tables

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25.8 km

John Muir Bench and Brickfields Entrance, Rectory Wood

Highlight • Rest Area

Bench Monument to John Muir "Come to the woods, for here is rest" and entrance to Brickfields named after the area's close association with brick making which came to an end in 2008

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33.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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