Access for all to countryside sites

Blue Waters and Plaiters Way disability-friendly countryside site, near Houghton Regis

Blue Waters and Plaiters Way small map

These 2 adjacent sites are situated on the north west of Houghton Regis.

Blue Waters was once a landfill site, now landscaped and planted.

The paths around Plaiters Way are surfaced and there are several natural play areas.

Path information

Most of the paths are surfaced and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The map shows types of paths, slopes, etc. to help you decide which route is suitable for you.

Visitor information

  • parking available on Plaiters Way, or other roads around Houghton Regis
  • no toilets on-site; the nearest public toilets are in Bedford Square, Houghton Regis town centre
  • large variety of cafés, pubs and bakeries in Houghton Regis
  • Blue Waters and Plaiters Way are owned and managed by us, so if you need more information or need to report a problem, call us on 0300 300 8305

Map of Blue Waters and Plaiters Way countryside site


Map being updated

This map is currently inaccurate and is being redrawn.

One of the new paths (not yet shown on the map) is difficult to access via a wheelchair. We are liaising with the land owner of the path to correct this as soon as possible.

Download map of Blue Waters and Plaiters Way (PDF 157.1KB)

Blue Waters and Plaiters Way large map