No. 13 A varied walk across open countryside and through woodland with views across the North Wolds. Take the Information: - Riseley Road turning into Knotting Lane following the sign to Sporting Targets. Riseley is 10 miles north of . Riseley Walks Bus service No.28 Bedford to Kimbolton. www.bedford.gov.uk/transport_and_streets Sporting Targets About (Knotting Lane) Circular Walk Parking is available at Sporting Targets but please contact Sporting Targets: on 01234 708893 via Oakley Hunt Kennels Activities Centre run by local family with clay shooting, www.sportingtargets.co.uk archery and air rifles, refreshments available. Inform reception on arrival. Refreshments available. www.sportingtargets.co.uk

Harings Farm: * Countryside Code Local Farm managing most of the land you will cross on this walk. - Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs - Leave gates and property as you find them Worley’s Wood: - Protect plants and animals and take your litter home Mainly coniferous wood. Used by the USAF during - Keep dogs under close control WW2 from their base at House. - Consider other people - Keep to the rights of way Melchbourne Park: * www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk Recorded in the Domesday Book, the house and park were ‘modernised’ in 18th century. House now divided into flats.

Oakley Hunt Kennels: *(No 6 on map) Other walks Kennels and associated buildings. Find out about more of Bedfordshire’s walking and riding routes as well as nature reserves and country Set Aside: (No 8 on map) parks by visiting www.letsgo.org.uk Area of shrubs and trees providing wildlife refuge.

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