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The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve – The Cowshed Café loop from Biggleswade

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The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve – The Cowshed Café loop from Biggleswade

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The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve – The Cowshed Café loop from Biggleswade

03:30

54.9km

310m

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: April 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.21 km for 216 m

After 4.82 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.32 km

RSPB The Lodge nature reserve

Nature Reserve

4.87 km

The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Lodge is a nature reserve managed by the RSPB. It's the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire. Important species that can be seen here include Hobbies, Nightjars, Ravens, Common …

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13.7 km

The Cowshed Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great new cyclists’ cafe. Friendly service with tasty coffee, cakes, sausage rolls & baguettes. Cleat-friendly flooring, pro cycling on the TV projector, as well as plenty of indoor and outdoor …

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27.0 km

William Henry Whitbread Memorial

Highlight • Monument

An interesting find on the southern side of the road hidden about 20 metres back in the forest. This memorial recognises the support of rail in the county of Bedfordshire …

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28.0 km

Keepers' Warren

Forest

43.8 km

The Crown Pub, Northill

Highlight • Pub

A lovely old country pub and great place to stop to rehydrate. Plenty of outdoor space where you can grab a table with your bike nearby and enjoy the ambiance!

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46.4 km

View of Shuttleworth College

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of Old Warden Park and the Shuttleworth Agricultural Collage

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47.3 km

Mabel's Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

A classic country pub, great to stop and rehydrate or try out some of their fantastic food!

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48.4 km

Warden Warren

Forest

49.3 km

Bridleway Between Southill Lake and Old Warden Airfield

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

OK on CX bike, 35c+ tyres will make for a more pleasant experience

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52.7 km

Bailey Bridge

Highlight • Monument

This type of bridge was used extensively by the allies in WWII to quickly be able to cross waterways or other features that required bridging. The system was scalable, so …

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54.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

4.03 km

3.41 km

2.97 km

2.23 km

302 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

18.3 km

5.39 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

26°C

12°C

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The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve – The Cowshed Café loop from Biggleswade

The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve

The Cowshed Café

William Henry Whitbread Memorial

The Crown Pub, Northill

View of Shuttleworth College

Mabel's Pub

Bridleway Between Southill Lake and Old Warden Airfield

Bailey Bridge

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