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East Of England

River Great Ouse in Bedford – Grafham Water loop from Bedford

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

River Great Ouse in Bedford – Grafham Water loop from Bedford

Moderate

5.0

(3)

13

riders

River Great Ouse in Bedford – Grafham Water loop from Bedford

04:57

79.1km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.30 km for 282 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 km

River Great Ouse

Lake

2

1.49 km

River Great Ouse in Bedford

Highlight • River

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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3

3.98 km

Priory Lake

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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4

5.34 km

National Cycle Route 51 Graffiti Murals

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Wonderful cycle route from Bedford to Danish Camp, so much to see along the route, amazing scenery

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8.29 km

Willington Woods

Forest

6

8.80 km

Danish Camp Riverside Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

The path here is great for riding but many walkers and dog walkers. The Danish Camp was shut down due to Covid when I went through last time but looking …

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7

10.6 km

National Cycle Route 51: Bedford to Sandy

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This off-road cycling and walking route is on part of the now disused Varsity railway line that ran between Oxford and Cambridge. The section between Bedford and Sandy also forms …

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8

33.9 km

Grafham Water

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Grafham Water is a site of Special scientific Interest covering almost 2000 acres. Built in 1965, it is the 8th largest reservoir in England. The lake hosts a water sport …

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39.5 km

Savage's Spinney

Forest

10

49.3 km

Goulburn River Trail (NCN 51) Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely gravel trail that is suitable for all bike types and abilities. The surface is nice and hardpacked and the views are great.

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11

51.2 km

Hail Weston Ford

Highlight • River

Great! Beware of the slippery surface and the bend. It can throw you off your bike.

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B

79.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

27.6 km

12.6 km

4.92 km

3.72 km

844 m

508 m

Surfaces

47.7 km

15.2 km

8.23 km

7.28 km

460 m

150 m

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Thursday 25 June

34°C

22°C

11 %

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