Harrold-Odell Country Park, Bedford

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The Harrold-Odell Country Park is a 59.3 hectare Country park and Local Nature Reserve between the villages of Odell and Harrold in Bedfordshire. It is owned and managed by Bedford Borough Council, and it has a cafe, toilets and an information room.
The site was formerly a sand and gravel quarry, and was converted to a park in the 1980s. It is bordered on its southern and eastern side by the River Great Ouse. It has two lakes, water meadows and woodland, some of which is seasonally flooded. There is a wide variety of birds, and mammals include otters, shrews and bats.
There is access from Carlton Road.

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By nj474

Lovely walk but we were very disapppinted with the cafe as it seemed very expensive for what we had.We found it disorganised and the staff stressed.

Lovely walk but we were very disapppinted with the cafe as it seemed very expensive for what we had.We found it disorganised and the staff stressed. more »
By W7431JKcs

Coffee excellent, tea cakes the best in the area. Egg roll perfect. Staff friendly and helpful. Dogs welcome and catered for too.

Coffee excellent, tea cakes the best in the area. Egg roll perfect. Staff friendly and helpful. Dogs welcome and catered for too. more »

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By Hiraa Ali

A beautiful park. A nice walk, jog, run even cycle! Great for kids! Lot of wildlife..great people, lots of friendly dogs about. This park is well worth the visit, even if your from far away...you will not be disappointed! Cafe gives a nice touch. Great coffee and cakes!

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By Andrew Fox-Smith

A lovely nature reserve for a relaxing picnic and stroll. Lots of interesting birds, insects and flora. The ice cream tubs available at the cafe are produced locally and are delicious.

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