Etonbury Green Wheel

Etonbury Green Wheel – Connecting Nature, Heritage & Community

The Etonbury Green Wheel is a scenic and sustainable walking and cycling route that loops around Stotfold and neighbouring communities, connecting green spaces, historic sites, and key destinations through a network of quiet paths and countryside trails.

Designed to promote active lifestyles and protect our natural environment, the Green Wheel is a shared community asset — a place to explore, relax, and reconnect with nature.

What Is the Green Wheel?

The Green Wheel is a circular route made up of:

  • Off-road footpaths and bridleways

  • Quiet lanes and designated cycleways

  • Links to local parks, schools, and the countryside

It’s part of a wider initiative developed in partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council, local volunteers, and conservation groups, designed to enhance biodiversity and encourage sustainable travel.

Benefits of the Etonbury Green Wheel

🚶 Health & Wellbeing

  • Encourages walking, running and cycling for people of all ages and abilities

  • Provides safe, traffic-free routes for daily exercise and mental wellbeing

  • Supports healthy, active lifestyles for families and individuals

🌳 Nature & Environment

  • Protects and enhances local wildlife corridors

  • Connects nature reserves, riverbanks, and woodland areas

  • Promotes biodiversity through sensitive land management and planting

🏡 Community & Connectivity

  • Links neighbourhoods with schools, local amenities, and the wider countryside

  • Provides opportunities for volunteering, education, and community events

  • Fosters a sense of local pride and shared stewardship of public spaces

🌎 Sustainable Travel

  • Offers alternatives to car travel for local journeys

  • Supports greener, more eco-friendly ways to get around town

  • Helps reduce local traffic, air pollution, and carbon emissions

📸 A Route for Everyone

Whether you’re enjoying a peaceful walk with your dog, cycling to work, spotting wildlife, or simply taking in the views, the Etonbury Green Wheel has something for everyone. Its accessible design means you can enjoy it all year round, at your own pace.

📍 Explore the Route

Waymarked signs and route maps make it easy to navigate. You can:

  • Access route information and maps online or via signage along the trail

  • Join from multiple access points around Stotfold and the surrounding area

  • Plan family-friendly walks, longer bike rides, or nature-spotting adventures

📣 Get Involved

The Green Wheel is shaped by the community. You can:

  • Volunteer to help maintain paths or support local events

  • Share feedback on improvements or access points

  • Enjoy and promote the route as a local ambassador

By using and supporting the Etonbury Green Wheel, you help protect the countryside and enhance quality of life for current and future generations.

Ready to Explore?

🔗 Etonbury Green Wheel leaflet