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A great ride through the RSPB area but be aware there is only one main route north/south that bikes are permitted. Brilliant area with cafe for a coffee and cake recharge!

The Lodge is a nature reserve managed by the RSPB. It's the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire. Important species that can be seen here include Hobbies, Nightjars, Ravens, Common Lizards and Natterjack Toads. There are also areas of grassland and woods, important habitat for other species. There is a visitor centre, shop and cafe.

One of my regular stops for coffee. New cafe open soon! You can cycle through the middle of the reserve - it’s a bridleway. Also along one edge from the cafe/shop to the station. Most paths closed to cycles due to ground nesting birds.

Route 51 is super along this stretch, it follows a disused railway bed.

Great waterside riding through the park on Route 51 or using the cycle friendly paths and trails around Priory.

Great place to ride through and stop for a drink

A nice and generally quiet road with some nice villages in this area.

I love Shuttleworth, for the collection of aircraft and cars but also because of its history. The Manor House, the gardens and the airfield are great and also a fantastic location. The nearby village of Old Warden is also very beautiful with a great pub.

It says just as you go inside the gateway, no bikes, you can cycle but on the bridlepath that is central to you as you enter the gate not left or right

Do it North to South if you want to fly downhill to the gate by the Common. The other way is for those with energy still in the legs seeking a bit of satisfaction at the end of a climb…

It's a national cycle route, it's off-road and it's in the country side. Links up well with other local routes too

Nice brew in the RSPB shop then then only route cycles are allowed to take leads down toward Biggleswade Common. Few knarly tree roots on the last downhill section by the gate.

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 part of the National Cycle Network Route 51 and its a relatively flat easy ride that can be completed comfortably in less than an hour.

A "Green Flag" Country Park managed by Bedfordshire Borough Council. It sits in a large meander on the River Great Ouse and is made up of meadows, lakes (Priory Lake & Finger Lakes), reed beds and woodland. A nice spot for a relaxing ride and just off the disused east-west running railway line between Bedford and Sandy. Cycling's not permitted in some parts of the country park, so be mindful of others.

Beautiful view over the lakes Good cafe with friendly staff

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

With a colourful array of historic aircraft, the Shuttleworth Collection is one of the best-preserved collections in the world. Founded by aviator Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth in 1928, the collection includes Edwardian aeroplanes and the oldest British plane that can still fly. The museum hosts regular airshows throughout the year. Check their website for more information: https://www.shuttleworth.org/

Don't go in the school holidays as it can get really busy. All other times there is plenty of room just make sure that you're visit doesn't coincide with another event at the collection.

Great meeting spot for fellow cyclists in the summer. Good bike parking, Coffee & Food. http://www.shuttleworth.org/restaurant/