Welcome to Gamlinghay Great Heath

Gamlinghay Great Heath is a beautiful and unique nature reserve located in Bedfordshire, England. The heath is a vast expanse of open land that is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The heath is a popular destination for nature lovers and bird watchers, as it is home to a variety of rare and endangered species. The heath is also a great place for hiking and walking, with many trails and paths winding through the heath.

The heath is an important site for conservation, as it is home to many rare and endangered species. The heath is home to a variety of birds, including the Dartford warbler, the nightjar, and the woodlark. The heath is also home to many rare plants, including the heath spotted orchid and the marsh gentian. The heath is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire, who work to protect and preserve the heath for future generations.

Gamlinghay Great Heath is a unique and special place that is steeped in history and natural beauty. The heath has been a site of human activity for thousands of years, with evidence of prehistoric settlements and Roman occupation. The heath was also used for grazing and farming until the 20th century, when it was designated as a nature reserve. Today, the heath is a peaceful and tranquil place, where visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature and the rich history of the area.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 3.9°C

Feels Like: -1.8°C

Wind: 21 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Everton Heath Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Katie May
33 Potton Road
Everton
Nr Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2LE
1767680534
School Website
Sandy Upper School
Foundation School
Ages:13-18
Head Teacher
Ms Karen Hayward
Engayne Avenue
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1BL
01767680598
School Website
Maple Tree Lower School
Foundation School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Cath Bainbridge
Hawk Drive
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2WA
01767699806
School Website
Robert Peel Lower School
Foundation School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Miss Liesl Ganney
Dapifer Drive
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1QJ
01767681185
School Website
St Swithuns Vc Lower School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Anita Whitehurst
Ivel Road
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1AX
01767680692
School Website
Laburnum Lower School
Foundation School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Ben Bardell
Laburnum Road
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1HQ
01767680691
School Website
Burgoyne Middle School
Community School
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mrs Jordana Watts
Mill Lane
Potton
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2PG
01767260034
School Website
Potton Lower School
Foundation School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Jordana Watts
Everton Road
Potton
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2PB
01767260239
School Website
John Donne C Of E Lower School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Anita Whitehurst
High Street
Blunham
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 3NL
01767640346
School Website
Roxton Church Of England Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Barden
School Lane
Roxton
Bedford
MK44 3DR
1234870230
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sandy
Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW
1.82 Miles
Biggleswade
Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL
4.34 Miles
St Neots
Hawkesden Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF
5.82 Miles
Arlesey
Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA
8.45 Miles
Bedford St Johns
Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
8.82 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Charles Cars Ltd
01767 692200
36 Sandy Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2JU
0.65 Miles
Ace Private Hire Taxi
07778 263215
4 Great North Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1DH
1.83 Miles
Roys Cars
01767 699586
35 West Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HB
1.87 Miles
1St Cars
01767 692222
26 Queens Rd, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HD
1.95 Miles
Mat's Cars
01767 261871
7 Garden Fields, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2GH
2.07 Miles
Bpkarz
01767 262979
26 Ibbett Lane, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2QU
2.08 Miles
Opulent Executive Travel
07901 656662
62 Everton Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2PB
2.13 Miles
Sids Cars
07773 967316
1 The Cr, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1PQ
2.35 Miles
Aleena Chauffeur Drive
01767 260113
28 Aldgate Close, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2RU
2.52 Miles
Pats Cars
01767 641117
41 The Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NY
2.60 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Everton Sg19 2Ju
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Potton Rd Sg19 2Le
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Merlin Drive Sg19 2Un
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunderland Road Sg19 1Qy
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Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Sunderland Road Meter/Parcel Box Sg19 1Qy
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College Road Sg19 1Bw
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Kestrel Way Sg19 2Td
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Waverley Avenue Sg19 1Tq
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Dapifer Drive Sg19 1Qj
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Glebe Road Sg19 1Ln
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The Heath Sg19 2Yq
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Carter Street Sg19 1Bu
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Sandy Post Office Sg19 1Hu
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Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
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Sandy Po Box (B)
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
St Neots Road Sg19 1Lg
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Sandhills Pcn Hub
01767 682525
Northcroft
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1JQ
Sandy Health Centre
01767 682525
Sandy Health Centre
Northcroft
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1JQ
Shannon Court Surgery
High Street
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1AG
Shannon Court Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
High Street
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1AG
Greensands (Potton)
01767 260340
Greensands Medical Pract.
Brook End Surgery
Brook End, Potton, Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2QS
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Local Stores

Sandy - High Street
30 Market Sqaure
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1AA
01767 691239
Store Website
1.69 miles
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SPAR - St Neots
Cambridge Street
St Neots
Cambridge
PE19 1JZ
01480 472 353
Store Website
5.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Sandy
31 High Street
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1AG
01767 691224
sandy@medivet.co.uk
Website
1.68 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Adelaide Veterinary Centre
40-42 High Street
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1AJ
01767 699 889
reception@adelaidevetcentre.co.uk
Website
1.72 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Cats

Dogs

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Deepdale Veterinary Centre
Deepdale Water Gardens
Deepdale
Potton
Bedfordshire
SG19 2NH
01767 262868
deepdalevet@gmail.com
Website
1.80 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Poultry

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Potton Veterinary Surgery
9 Market Square
Potton
Bedfordshire
SG19 2NP
01767 260007
clients@pottonvets.co.uk
Website
2.49 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Practice Limited
Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Surgeon
Ickwell Road
Upper Caldecote
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9BS
01767 627317
esmithvet@btconnect.com
Website
3.79 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Vets 2 Your Pets Ltd
23 Erlensee Way
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 8GG
0333 366 0148
info@vets2yourpets.co.uk
Website
4.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Mobile services only

Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Biggleswade Commons
Lovely Walk Next To A River. Lotts Of Swans And Other Wildlife. Pretty Sure We Saw An Otter. The Walk Can Last Hours. Free Carpark At Weekend And Bank Holiday.
20 Royal Oak Cl
Biggleswade
Lancashire
SG18 0BQ
3.81 miles

Location
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St Neots Weekly Walk
Beautiful Dog Walk Used Weekly By Big Walkies Community Group. The Car Park Is Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It's Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site Around 3 Miles Walk With Water Area For Dogs.
Willow Bridge
Eaton Socon
4.85 miles

Car Park Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It'S Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site
Location
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The Baulk And Baulk Wood
Lovely Multi Pathway Walk. Gravel, Grass, Fields And A Stream Small Enough For Paddles.
125 Langford Rd
Henlow
Lancashire
SG16 6AG
7.13 miles

Location
what3words
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Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Lovely Walk Around The Lakes And River Ouse. Path In One Place Runs Next To Working Quarry, But Other Than That Dogs Off Lead. I Recommend The River Trail.
2 Kingfisher Cl
Little Paxton
7.15 miles

Park At The Visitors Centre For Free, But It’S Not Huge. Was Filled Up By The Time I Finished Our Walk.
Location
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Chicksands Wood
This Is A Great Walk If You Want Woods But On A Path Albeit A Little Bumpy. I've Ticked "Wheelchair Friendly" But You Can Only Access The Track Through A Kissing Gate. The Track Is A Bit Hilly As Well.
Northwood End Rd
Shefford
Lancashire
SG17 5QQ
7.72 miles

Location
what3words
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Millennium Woods Henlow
A Lovely Walk Which Starts At A Free Public Car Park. Head For The Bridge Which Leads To A Path Along A Stream, And Then To Open Countryside.
7 Gardeners Ln
Henlow
Lancashire
SG16 6DJ
7.76 miles

Location
what3words
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Weather Forecast

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