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The best cycling routes around Bedford

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Cycling around Bedford is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of East Of England. So you can find your perfect Bedford bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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1. Grafham Water gravel loop from Bedford

69.0km

04:16

320m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. River Ouse loop from Bedford – Sywell Country Park

75.6km

04:49

540m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Bedford St Johns

27.1km

01:41

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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4. River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Bedford

40.4km

02:27

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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5. Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Goldington

22.6km

01:24

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Elstow Village and Abbey – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Bedford

58.8km

03:31

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. River Great Ouse in Bedford – Grafham Water loop from Bedford

78.9km

04:57

250m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Café in Felmersham – Oakley Bridge loop from Bedford

34.2km

02:06

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Biddenham Pit – The Grove loop from Bedford

40.5km

02:25

200m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Grange Estate Cycle Route – Priory Lake loop from Brickhill

26.2km

01:39

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Bedford

1. Grafham Water gravel loop from Bedford

2. River Ouse loop from Bedford – Sywell Country Park

3. River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Bedford St Johns

4. River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Bedford

5. Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Goldington

6. Elstow Village and Abbey – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Bedford

7. River Great Ouse in Bedford – Grafham Water loop from Bedford

8. Café in Felmersham – Oakley Bridge loop from Bedford

9. Biddenham Pit – The Grove loop from Bedford

10. Grange Estate Cycle Route – Priory Lake loop from Brickhill

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