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Central Bedfordshire
Clophill

Houghton House Ruins – King's Wood loop from Clophill

Hard

12

runners

Houghton House Ruins – King's Wood loop from Clophill

02:16

20.4km

260m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.40 km

Woodland Path with Wooden Gate

Highlight • Forest

2

9.55 km

Enjoy breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside and a diverse range of flora and fauna at Ampthill Park.

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3

9.74 km

Pillbox Near Houghton House

Highlight • Historical Site

About 28,000 pillboxes were built in 1940 as part of Britain's anti invasion preparations.

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4

9.77 km

5

10.9 km

Houghton House Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

The hollowed walls of Houghton House are a ghost of their former elegance. Built in the 17th century for the Dowager Countess of Pembroke, the house reflected Jacobean and Classical …

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6

11.7 km

Clover Field

Highlight • Natural

12.8 km

Kings Wood

Nature Reserve

8

13.3 km

King's Wood

Highlight • Forest

A nice little walk in boots or trainers. Keep to the paths signposted although a slight detour around the cow field - cows and calves - I felt was wise …

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19.4 km

Readshill Plantation

Forest

B

20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

4.33 km

1.60 km

1.04 km

119 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

5.25 km

1.54 km

1.04 km

379 m

101 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 31 August

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11°C

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