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John Bunyan Trail Bridleway – Priory Lake loop from Haynes

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John Bunyan Trail Bridleway – Priory Lake loop from Haynes

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John Bunyan Trail Bridleway – Priory Lake loop from Haynes

02:21

32.4km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.5 km for 301 m

After 13.0 km for 129 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.18 km

North Lane Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great off road route to Bedford. Only caution is the Greensand ridge downhill grassy section in winter, a little squirmy underwheels on my 35mm tubeless.

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5.17 km

John Bunyan Trail Bridleway

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Mixture of gravel & hard pack mud from the Wilstead end up to Medbury Farm, which then turns to tarmac farm road toward the Elstow end. Another great detour off …

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9.78 km

Elstow Village and Abbey

Highlight • Settlement

Traditional thatched cottages and the stunning abbey in this picturesque village

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17.1 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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18.4 km

National Cycle Route 51 Graffiti Murals

Highlight • Cycleway

Wonderful cycle route from Bedford to Danish Camp, so much to see along the route, amazing scenery

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20.7 km

Grange Estate Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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22.4 km

Gravel Link from Route 51 to North Bedfordshire Villages

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Predominantly gravel in mid section, with single track road at northern end and firm bridleway at southern end (still rideable in Dec). A nice view over Bedford with a flowing …

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26.4 km

The Cowshed Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great new cyclists’ cafe. Friendly service with tasty coffee, cakes, sausage rolls & baguettes. Cleat-friendly flooring, pro cycling on the TV projector, as well as plenty of indoor and outdoor …

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29.9 km

Warden Little Wood

Forest

30.8 km

Warden Great Wood

Forest

32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

7.64 km

6.74 km

5.15 km

3.00 km

928 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

11.2 km

4.58 km

987 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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John Bunyan Trail Bridleway – Priory Lake loop from Haynes

North Lane Gravel Track

John Bunyan Trail Bridleway

Elstow Village and Abbey

Priory Lake

National Cycle Route 51 Graffiti Murals

Grange Estate Cycle Route

Gravel Link from Route 51 to North Bedfordshire Villages

The Cowshed Café

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