View of the Lake – Stewartby Lake loop from Cranfield

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View of the Lake – Stewartby Lake loop from Cranfield

Easy

4.5

(2)

riders

View of the Lake – Stewartby Lake loop from Cranfield

01:17

21.0km

100m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.23 km for 227 m

After 13.4 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.14 km

View of Bedfordshire Countryside and Cranfield Airport

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Bedfordshire countryside and Cranfield airport. Decent spot to stop at one of the handy benches for a breather.

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11.0 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.5 km

Stewartby Lake

Highlight • Lake

There are some secluded spots, accessible via gaps in the shrubbery, great way to rest your feet or have a quick spot of lunch. Particularly peaceful on a warm sunny day.

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13.4 km

Full English Breakfast at Stewartby Lake

Highlight • Cafe

A ride around Stewartby Lake and a lovely full English breakfast served until 11:30 am.

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13.5 km

The Lakeside Café at Marston Vale

Highlight • Cafe

The Lakeside Café at Marston Vale serves up a delicious range of hot food, kids meals, cakes and drinks all year around. The café is open daily between 9-5pm in the summer, and 9-4 in the winter.

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19.0 km

John Muir Bench and Brickfields Entrance, Rectory Wood

Highlight • Rest Area

Bench Monument to John Muir "Come to the woods, for here is rest" and entrance to Brickfields named after the area's close association with brick making which came to an end in 2008

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