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East Of England

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

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

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

Easy

5.0

(2)

7

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

01:17

19.7km

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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.01 km for 97 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.55 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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2

8.06 km

The Pond Café

Highlight • River

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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3

8.08 km

The Longholme Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good New Yorker Pastrami sandwich to take away!

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4

9.31 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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17.7 km

The Grange Estate

Nature Reserve

6

18.0 km

Grange Estate Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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7

18.4 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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B

19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.77 km

4.64 km

3.71 km

1.19 km

902 m

541 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

3.72 km

1.47 km

603 m

329 m

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