Flitwick Moor

Flitwick Moor is a nature reserve and protected scientific site in Bedfordshire featuring extensive wetland habitats and boggy terrain. The site is crossed by Greenfield Road, which provides access to multiple walking paths throughout the area.

From the late 1800s through the 1930s, iron-rich water from springs at the site was bottled and sold as a healing remedy. This commercial activity shaped how people viewed and used this location for several decades.

The site serves as a space where visitors and local groups connect with wetland nature through walking and observation. People come here to experience how water, plants, and wildlife interact in these working landscapes.

The site is accessible on foot with paths of varying lengths suited to different fitness levels. The best conditions for exploring are during or shortly after dry weather, as the ground remains wet and soft year-round.

Eight different species of sphagnum bog moss grow here, including one that is rare across the country and thrives specifically in iron-rich water. This botanical diversity makes it scientifically significant in ways visitors can directly observe.

Location: England

GPS coordinates: 52.00760,-0.47677

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01