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Central Bedfordshire
Leighton-Linslade

Rushmere Pump Track – Danesborough MTB Trail loop from Leighton Buzzard

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Central Bedfordshire
Leighton-Linslade

Rushmere Pump Track – Danesborough MTB Trail loop from Leighton Buzzard

Moderate

4.0

(1)

8

riders

Rushmere Pump Track – Danesborough MTB Trail loop from Leighton Buzzard

01:43

26.4km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.04 km for 51 m

After 19.4 km for 51 m

After 21.6 km for 115 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.30 km

Grand Union Canal and Twelve Arches Weir

Highlight • Cycleway

The Grand Union Canal was once one of the most important waterways in Britain, carrying goods between London and Birmingham. The canal travels 137 miles (220 km) in total, with …

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2

5.43 km

Rushmere Pump Track

Highlight • Trail

Great for getting the blood flowing before you head off on the red route 👍

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3

5.71 km

Keep your eyes open loads to discover at Rushmere country park

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4

6.95 km

Bridleway Through Farm and Stables to A5

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Easy climb in good weather, looks like it could get boggy in the mud after bad weather.

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5

13.3 km

Danesborough MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Great fun blue MTB trail, some good tech areas that challenge the mind, body and bike 🤘

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6

14.1 km

Small drop off for beginners (rollable)

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7

14.2 km

Sandy Lane Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Byway on mainly firm sand, sunken trenches in places from passing 4X4 or the occasional brave family car, useful segment to get to the heart of Aspley Heath.

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8

25.1 km

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Often busy with children feeding ducks, walkers enjoying the canalscape or moored boats heading to Tesco Supermarket or the town. If you want a quicker route take Vimy Road or …

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B

26.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

8.40 km

4.00 km

2.63 km

1.85 km

196 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

7.91 km

5.23 km

2.58 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 17 October

13°C

6°C

28 %

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