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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Cople Pits

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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Cople Pits

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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Cople Pits

01:16

19.6km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.95 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.49 km

Priory Lake

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

7.97 km

The Longholme Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good New Yorker Pastrami sandwich to take away!

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9.20 km

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 large medieval castle, built by Henry I. Only the motte is evident today, after Henry III besieged the castle in 1224 and ordered its destruction once the conflict was won.

It is an important stop over on the Ouse Valley Way, a long-distance trail that follows the river from source to sea. There are a number of places to eat and drink in the town and no shortage of accommodation either.

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17.6 km

The Grange Estate

Nature Reserve

17.8 km

Grange Estate Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely hard packed trails, through the Grange Estate along the Great River Ouse

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18.2 km

Willington Dovecote and Stables

Highlight • Historical Site

This outstanding 16th-century building is a National Trust owned property once used as a dovecote and stables.

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18.2 km

St Lawrence's Church, Willington

Highlight • Religious Site

"The church of St Lawrence in Willington is situated to the west of the village, close by the National Trust properties of the Willington Dovecote and Stables. Limited parking is available by the roadside outside the church or in the Dovecote car park."

It's a very nice place. I enjoyed relaxing and taking a portion of peace of mind.

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

4.26 km

3.71 km

2.51 km

929 m

499 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.13 km

3.71 km

603 m

329 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

31°C

17°C

0 %

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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Cople Pits

Priory Lake

The Longholme Café

River Great Ouse in Bedford

Grange Estate Cycle Route

Willington Dovecote and Stables

St Lawrence's Church, Willington

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