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Overview

A circular walk from Wansford through Thornhaugh, Wittering Grange, Bedford Purlieus National Nature Reserve and Old Sulehay NR, admiring the autumnal colours.

Also visiting the Glenn Miller Memorial.

Sunday, 26 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/walks/walk-bedford-purlieus-cambridgeshire

Bring refreshments for a picnic lunch

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 07536 99046
Nearest postcode:
PE8 6JB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Post Code : PE8 6JA What3Words : rural.flies.keen Meet near the Haycock, London Road, Wansford.

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