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East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

King's Wood – Houghton House Ruins loop from Ampthill

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

King's Wood – Houghton House Ruins loop from Ampthill

Moderate

5.0

(7)

5

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King's Wood – Houghton House Ruins loop from Ampthill

03:28

13.0km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

684 m

Ampthill Market Square

Highlight • Cafe

Ampthill is a picturesque, Georgian, small market town - a great place to stop if you're passing through. The town has various cafes and pubs all with lovely food and …

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2

702 m

Surfin Café, Ampthill

Highlight • Cafe

Really lovely cafe in the Ampthill market square. Gets busy at the weekends.

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3

4.72 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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4

8.94 km

View of Houghton House

Highlight • Historical Site

5

9.41 km

Clover Field

Highlight • Natural

6

10.2 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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7

11.3 km

View of the Surrounding Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

11.5 km

View from Greensand Ridge, Ampthill Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

3.16 km

2.68 km

994 m

674 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

3.17 km

2.23 km

509 m

438 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

5°C

74 %

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