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Enjoy fantastic views down the River Great Ouse from Great Barford Bridge. Barford Bridge is an impressive landmark dating back to the 15th century. It was originally built from sandstone and limestone and has an impreswsive 17 arches!

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

Cafes and nice buildings river side. Watch out for the "Rower" on the River Ouse

Great stretch alongside the Ouse. Some road noise from the bypass but doesnt detract from a lovely circular route.

At the eastern end of the Bedford River Park is the 297-acre (120 ha) Grange Estate. Situated on the River Great Ouse's floodplain, there are many pleasant trails by little lakes and along brooks. It’s a great place to spot kingfishers. South east of the estate is the village of Willington, where you find Danish Camp, one of the few remaining water-filled moats left from the Viking Age. Today, there's an adjacent restaurant in a Norwegian log cabin. This characterful eatery is a great place to relax after a walk in the Bedford River Valley Park.

Priory Country Park is at the western end of the Bedford River Valley Park, which covers 3.5 square miles (5.6 km) from Bedford to Willington. The Valley Park comprises Priory Country Park, the Grange Estate and the intervening riverside. Priory Country Park is characterised by its large lakes, which are popular fishing and watersports venues. For walkers, there are trails, a visitor centre, cafe and toilets.

Great Barford Bridge is a splendid 15th-century crossing over the River Great Ouse. It is a Grade I-listed structure and boasts 17 brick arches. The bridge was originally made of limestone and sandstone but changes in the 19th century created its current form.

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.

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 offer numerous wildlife spotting opportunities. Kingfishers are a common sight along this stretch.

National Route 51, easy navigating, great scenery and loads of nice places to stop for a coffee

There are a number of road crossings over the River Great Ouse, from which you can access the Ouse Valley Way and this section of the off-roadroute is rideable. Its particularly nice where it follows the river between Bedford town centre and Priory Country Park, where it temporarily joins the Bedford to Sandy Country Way.