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Ravensden Bedfordshire Map

(Village near Renhold)

Traditional county: Bedfordshire · Unitary authority: Bedford · Region: Eastern

Explore Ravensden, Bedfordshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Ravensden map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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PlaceRavensden
Traditional CountyBedfordshire
Unitary AuthorityBedford
RegionEastern
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude52.177677
Longitude-0.442634
Place TypeVillage

About Ravensden

Ravensden commands a modest elevation above the surrounding clay lands, where the horizon broadens under an expansive, shifting sky. It lies 3.0 miles north-north-east of Bedford (from Bedford: bearing 21°T, OS grid TL 065 544), and is situated north-west of Renhold village. The parish remains defined by a quiet agricultural rhythm, punctuated by the persistent, low-lying moisture of Ravensden Brook as it winds through the fields to the east. Ancient earthworks endure at the nearby Mowsbury Hill, where the remnants of a univallate hillfort hold the memory of older, more turbulent ages. Sunlight catches the ridges of these slopes during the late afternoon, casting long, deliberate shadows that soften the transition between pasture and woodland. North Brickhill Country Park offers a stark contrast to the manicured order of the neighbouring town, providing a wilder expanse of scrub and thicket. Ravensden maintains a dignified solitude, separated from the encroaching sprawl by a geography that favours patience over haste. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and cooling grass, marking the steady passage of seasons across this corner of Bedfordshire.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Ravensden Brook (River) — 0.6 mi, 114° ESE
  • Mowsbury Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.8 mi, 176° S
  • Mowsbury Hill: Slight Univallate Hillfort And Medieval Moated Site (Scheduled Monument) — 0.8 mi, 175° S · 3 ha
  • North Brickhill Country Park (Park) — 0.9 mi, 237° WSW
  • Dirt jump track/ Local club (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 185° S
  • BMX jumps & skills track (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 186° S
  • Mowsbury Park (Park) — 1.2 mi, 183° S
  • Tilwick Meadow Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.5 mi, 022° NNE · 2 ha
  • Renhold Brook (River) — 1.9 mi, 152° SSE
  • Yarl'S Wood Hermitage And Moated Site (Scheduled Monument) — 1.9 mi, 302° WNW
  • MT Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 277° W
  • 1940's Re-enactors (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 277° W
  • Mavourn Moated Site, With Associated Fishponds, Enclosures And Deserted Settlement Site (Scheduled Monument) — 2.0 mi, 013° NNE · 3 ha
  • Fire Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 274° W
  • Bedford Park (Historic Park or Garden) — 2.2 mi, 202° SSW · 24 ha
  • The Place (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 189° S
  • Oakley Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 2.7 mi, 269° W
  • Riverside Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.8 mi, 159° SSE
  • The Quarry Theatre (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 199° SSW
  • John Bunyan Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.9 mi, 201° SSW
  • Bromham Lake (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.0 mi, 233° SW
  • John Bunyan museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 197° SSW
  • Archbishop Trevor Huddleston (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 200° SSW
  • The Higgins (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 197° SSW
  • New Cut (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.1 mi, 172° S
  • bird hide (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 235° SW
  • Etienne Stott Kayak Slalom Arena (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 195° SSW
  • Aspects Leisure Park (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 182° S
  • Vue Cinemas - Bedford (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 202° SSW
  • Biddenham Pit Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 3.6 mi, 227° SW

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About This Ravensden Map Page

Explore Ravensden, Bedfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.177677, -0.442634. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.

Page builtSeptember 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.