Walking Britain Shelton & Yelden from Upper Dean
Introduction to Walk 3605
County/Area - Bedfordshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
Ascent - 300 feet / 91 metres
Time - 4 hours 0 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
A Bedfordshire walk exploring a quiet corner of this county with thatched cottages and quiet rural footpaths. The start is the village of Upper Dean with its fine parish church. The route continues to pass Shelton Hall, explore the remains of a Motte and Bailey Castle at Yelden before passing through Melchbourne. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Travel restrictions for exercise in Wales and Scotland will be lifted in early July.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 224 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 224 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 153 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 153 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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