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Deadman's Hill Lay By

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Deadman's Hill lay by is an infamous spot, much frequented by truck drivers. Katie's mobile cafe serves hungry truckers and woodland visitors most weekdays. The lay by is potholed and muddy, but gives quick and easy access to one of Bedfordshire's countryside jewels, Maulden Wood. Trails and hard rides radiate out from the gateway in the lay by.

How to get there:

Deadman's Hill Lay By is in Maulden Wood which is part of Ampthill Forest.
The lay by is accessed from the north bound carriageway on the A6, 1 mile from Clophill
Clophill is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: TL 075 390
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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Facilities and Activities

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Refreshments

A mobile cafe serves food and drink from 8am to 4pm most weekdays.

Other Facilities

Parking is available at the Central Bedfordshire Council maintained lay-by.

Educational
School and college visits can be arranged, please contact the Community and Education Ranger for more details.
Wildlife Activities
Much of the woodland is SSSI because of its rich ecology associated with the ancient woodland and acidic grassland heaths (managed in association with the Greensands Trust).

Contact:

Northants Office
01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk