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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Bromham Watermill loop from Bedford

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Bromham Watermill loop from Bedford

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Bromham Watermill loop from Bedford

06:35

25.8km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.55 km

Mute Swan Sanctuary

Highlight • Other

3.56 km

River Great Ouse

Lake

5.97 km

View of the Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.80 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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10.2 km

Kempston Riverside Park

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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 …

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14.9 km

Bromham Watermill

Highlight • Historical Site

Bromham Watermill is a flour mill on the River Great Ouse. Earlier mills existed on this site, but the current incarnation was built of brick, timber and stone in either …

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15.2 km

The Swan, Bromham

Highlight • Restaurant

Beautiful Georgian pub in the heart of Bromham. A great place to wind down after your walk and enjoy some familiar food or a refreshing drink.

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16.2 km

St. Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

18.2 km

Oakley Bridge

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Beautiful Grade II listed bridge that crosses the River Great Ouse.

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25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

6.00 km

5.79 km

4.12 km

1.14 km

467 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

6.36 km

5.15 km

978 m

344 m

268 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

22°C

14°C

83 %

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Bromham Watermill loop from Bedford

Mute Swan Sanctuary

View of the Park

River Great Ouse in Bedford

Kempston Riverside Park

Bromham Watermill

The Swan, Bromham

St. Mary's Church

Oakley Bridge

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