Welcome to Steppingley

Steppingley is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the town of Bedford and 2 miles north-east of the village of Flitwick. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Lawrence Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Steppingley has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, the village was an important centre for agriculture and was home to a number of wealthy landowners. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists and visitors, who come to explore its historic buildings and enjoy the beautiful countryside that surrounds it.

Despite its small size, Steppingley is home to a number of amenities and facilities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village is also well-connected, with easy access to the nearby towns of Bedford and Flitwick, as well as the M1 motorway. Overall, Steppingley is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life for its residents.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Woodland Middle School Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Jeff Conquest	Malham Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1NP 01525750400 School Website
Templefield Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Deborah Trivett	Malham Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01525713625 School Website
Flitwick Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna New	Temple Way Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1LU 01525755444 School Website
Redborne Upper School And Community College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Olly Button	Flitwick Road Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2NU 01525404462 School Website
Kingsmoor Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Jenkins	Kingsmoor Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1EY 01525712448 School Website
The Firs Lower School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Adam Campbell	Station Road Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2QR 01525402735 School Website
Alameda Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Ross	Station Road Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2QR 1525750900 School Website
Russell Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicolette Walker	Queens Road Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TD 01525755664 School Website
Westoning Lower School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Boyle	High Street Westoning Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 5JH 1525712994 School Website
Ridgmont Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Allison Jakes	High Street Ridgmont Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0TS 01525280236 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 1.28 Miles

Lidlington Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA 2.76 Miles

Ridgmont Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP 3.12 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 3.22 Miles

Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 3.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elephant Taxis 01525 712345 16 The Quantocks, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1TQ 0.99 Miles
Cab Xl Flitwick 07957 574545 16 The Thinnings, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DY 1.18 Miles
A A Airport Transfers 07878 142304 5 High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DU 1.30 Miles
Ampthill Cabs 01525 404545 Station Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2RB 1.32 Miles
A1 Station Taxis 01525 757575 2 Steppingley Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 1.32 Miles
Mid Beds Taxis 01525 758585 Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF 1.81 Miles
Capital Cabs 01525 404011 89 Oliver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SA 1.95 Miles
Ampthill Taxis 01525 841841 6 The Paddock, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0RW 2.53 Miles
Runway Transfers 01525 872505 1 Lincoln Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NB 3.37 Miles
Brittania Cabs 01525 876060 Station Rd, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 3.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Flitwick Surgery 01525 715300	Highlands Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DW
Greensand Surgery (Ampthill) 01525 631390	Greensand Surgery The Health Ctr, Oliver St Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2SB
Oliver Street Surgery 01525 631395	The Health Centre Oliver Street, Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2SB
Houghton Close Surgery 01525 300898	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG
Hillton Pcn 01525 844991	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Amphtill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG

Local Stores

Flitwick
Conniston Road
Flitwick
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 1QY
01525 718893
Store Website
1.41 miles

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SPAR - Woburn
Patel - Woburn
17 Market Place
Woburn
MK17 9PZ
01525 290201
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Boness Veterinary Clinic
2A Steppingley Road Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01582 888 677 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 1.28 miles
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Medivet Flitwick
47 The Ridgeway Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DJ 01525 714892 flitwick@medivet.co.uk Website 1.46 miles
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Ampthill Veterinary Centre
Ground Floor 2 Church Street Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2EH 01525 582002 info@ampthillvets.co.uk Website 2.32 miles
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Medivet Marston Moretaine
Unit 11 Marston Business Park Lower Hazeldines Marston Moretaine Bedfordshire MK43 0XT 01234 676110 marston.moretaine@medivet.co.uk Website 4.16 miles

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Vets Now Barton Le Clay
125 Bedford Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 967089 bartonleclay@vets-now.com Website 5.00 miles
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Boness Veterinary Enterprises Ltd
125 Bedford Road Barton Le Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 612604 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 5.00 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Barton Hills Nature Reserve
The Barton Hills Nature Reserve Is In The Heart Of The Chilterns. The Valleys And Hills That Make Up This Beautiful Nature Reserve Make It Well Worth A Visit. This 2-Mile Route Is Located Near Barton-Le-Clay. MK45 4LA 5.52 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

Barton Hills Nature Reserve
Amazing Hills And Valleys Make This Place A Worth While Visit. Park For Free On Church Lane And Walk Up The Lane. There Are Several Pathways To Choose From. You Can See The Massive Peak From Here And I Took This Path Along The Field To The Reserve. Its High Up With Steep Paths And Steps. You Will Need To Be Reasonably Fit. But The Views Over The Valley Are Worth It. It's Like A Mini Peak District. There Is A Wood And Stream At The Bottom With Flatter Paths. I Enjoyed The Slim Paths Running Around The Hills. Wild Ponies Roam. If You Enjoy A Challenge, Try It. 18 Church Rd Barton-Le-Clay Bedford MK45 4LA 5.57 miles Park On Church Lane For Free. The Reserve Is Sign Posted. Check The Website For Postcodes And Numerous Entrances.

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Aspley Woods
Over 475 Hectares Of Woodland. A Great Place To Walk Your Dog Off Lead. Plenty Of Space For Dogs To Run And Explore...And For Owners Too.Woods Are Used By Mountain Bikers And Also Horse Riding So Be Aware, Although Paths Are Marked For What Purposes. Recently Large Areas Of The Wood Have Been Used For Logging. Beautiful When Dry And Very Muddy When Wet.Lots Of Free Parking. Woburn Abbey Is Nearby. Easily Accessible From Milton Keynes.Please Note: The Authorities That Preside Over Aspley Woods Have Now Put Up Signs Saying Dogs Must Be On-Lead In All Parts Of The Woods. Thanks To Mike For The Info. Church Rd Milton Lancashire KEYNES MK17 5.62 miles There Are Many Parking Locations. Best To Come Into Woburn Sands Village And Take Church Road. Follow Up The Road Until You Reach The Sandy Road With Parked Cars.

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Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 6.38 miles

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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 7.43 miles

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Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 7.71 miles Live And Let Live Pub

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Weather Forecast

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