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The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve – Sandy Heath loop from RSPB The Lodge nature reserve

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The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve – Sandy Heath loop from RSPB The Lodge nature reserve

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4.2

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The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve – Sandy Heath loop from RSPB The Lodge nature reserve

01:41

6.53km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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71 m

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 …

Tip by

155 m

RSPB The Lodge Café

Highlight • Cafe

Basic coffee and snack, but a peaceful spot to park up for a rest

Tip by

1.39 km

Tree Nursery

Forest

3.05 km

Sandy Heath Transmitter

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.30 km

Sandy Heath

Highlight • Forest

6.53 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

379 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

1.05 km

259 m

131 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

5°C

81 %

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The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve – Sandy Heath loop from RSPB The Lodge nature reserve

The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve

RSPB The Lodge Café

Sandy Heath Transmitter

Sandy Heath

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