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East Of England

River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Kempston

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East Of England

River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Kempston

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68

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Kempston

01:56

18.7km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.95 km

Kempston Riverside Park

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Kempston Riverside Park follows the River Great Ouse as it meanders into central Bedford. Myriad trails explore the surrounding greenery and there are a few small lakes and ponds that …

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5.05 km

River Great Ouse

Lake

3

5.37 km

River Great Ouse in Bedford

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The historic county town of Bedford was founded on a ford on the River Great Ouse and has long been a thriving market town. It was once host to a …

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4

5.82 km

Bedford Castle

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5

6.72 km

The Pond Café

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Great place along the river for coffee and cake. Although off the main road, this cafe is on NCN Route 51 which is smooth tarmac route along the Ouse. Benefits …

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6

6.74 km

The Longholme Café

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Good New Yorker Pastrami sandwich to take away!

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8.45 km

Priory Lake

Lake

8

8.77 km

Finger Lakes Viewpoint

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9

11.0 km

Priory Lake

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Lovely park and lake with plenty of tracks and routes for all abilities and bike builds.

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10

12.5 km

View of the Park

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B

18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

8.32 km

744 m

561 m

196 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

5.32 km

2.61 km

239 m

212 m

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Monday 18 May

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9°C

86 %

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