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Great Barford Bridge – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Great Barford

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Great Barford Bridge – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Great Barford

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Great Barford Bridge – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Great Barford

02:07

31.0km

140m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.17 km for 68 m

After 8.82 km for 101 m

After 12.8 km for 118 m

After 18.5 km for 203 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.20 km

Great Barford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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 The bridge was originally made of …

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2.51 km

National Cycle Route 51: Bedford to Sandy

Highlight • Cycleway

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 …

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5.46 km

National Cycle Network Route 12 to Sandy

Highlight • Trail

Traffic free NCN route through the countryside, very easy riding.

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11.9 km

Biggleswade Common Bridleway Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

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.

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12.8 km

The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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14.1 km

Tree Nursery

Forest

18.6 km

Gibraltar Farm Barn – Special Operations Executive Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The barn from which SOE Operatives were provided their equipment and parachutes before departing the secret airfield at Tempsford. The airfield was disguised as a farm and this, the last …

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25.3 km

RAF Tempsford Special Duties Squadrons Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth a detour to see the delightful Church and the nearby memorial for RAF Tempsford. The airfield was the "secret airfield" from which supplies and Special Operations Executive Operatives were …

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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

6.83 km

5.64 km

2.54 km

1.31 km

Surfaces

20.0 km

7.24 km

2.94 km

441 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Saturday 18 July

22°C

11°C

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Great Barford Bridge – The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Great Barford

Great Barford Bridge

National Cycle Route 51: Bedford to Sandy

National Cycle Network Route 12 to Sandy

Biggleswade Common Bridleway Entrance

The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve

Gibraltar Farm Barn – Special Operations Executive Memorial

RAF Tempsford Special Duties Squadrons Memorial

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