Henlow village
Local pubs, places to eat and independent businesses give you an easy alternative to cooking back at your lodge or cabin.
Discover the parish ↗The lakes · The village · The countryside
Stay by the water.
Wander a little further.
Henlow Bridge Lakes is a countryside base on the Bedfordshire–Hertfordshire border, with fishing lakes, riverside footpaths and village life close at hand.
At the water's edge
The lakes are more than a view.
The fishing lakes give Henlow Bridge Lakes its character: quiet water, mature trees and a countryside backdrop in every direction. Even if you never pick up a rod, time beside the water is part of staying here.
Bring your binoculars. Kingfishers and grey wagtails are regularly spotted along the River Hiz, while swans, geese, mallards and moorhens make themselves at home on the lakes.
Thinking about fishing?
Fishing is not booked through this accommodation website. Please check the current access, ticket and licence arrangements before your stay.
Pull on your walking boots
Walks on the doorstep
Start beside the lakes, follow the rivers and explore the surrounding Bedfordshire countryside.
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Henlow Lakes & Arlesey Moat
Follow the parish route around the lakes and along the River Hiz, continuing through Glebe Meadow to Old Moat Nature Reserve. It is a lovely way to turn a short stroll into a proper countryside walk.
Route from Henlow Parish Council ↗ - 02
Henlow Bridge Lakes Circular
A 3.7-mile (6 km) circular walk exploring the lakes with views of the River Ivel and River Hiz. Expect waterside paths and plenty of wildfowl along the way.
Route notes and GPX file ↗ - 03
Henlow Common & Langford Meadows
This nearby local nature reserve protects 13 hectares of wet grassland and scrub beside the River Ivel. A riverbank circular route is possible; paths are unsurfaced and can be muddy or flooded after heavy rain.
Visitor guide from Central Bedfordshire Council ↗
Routes and ground conditions can change. Follow local signs and diversions, wear suitable footwear, and keep dogs under control around wildlife and livestock.
Beyond the lakes
A change of scene
A day in Hitchin
Head south for the market, historic buildings, museums and independent shops, or plan a seasonal visit to Hitchin Lavender.
See Hitchin attractions ↗Your lakeside base