Grange Estate Cycle Route loop from Cople Pits

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Grange Estate Cycle Route loop from Cople Pits

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Grange Estate Cycle Route loop from Cople Pits

02:06

29.4km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 26.9 km for 282 m

After 27.9 km for 249 m

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1.36 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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6.15 km

The Dairy Cafe at Franklin's Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great pit stop with friendly staff and vegan options.

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11.1 km

WW2 Concrete Shelters at RAF Tempsford

Highlight • Historical Site

Just off the Roman Road and part of the land used by RAF Tempsford, worth a look

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11.8 km

Carthagena Road Footpath Entrance

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Forest short cut/single smooth surface dirt track 'footpath' - out of sight from vehicles - to Deedale/Carthagena Rd.

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13.2 km

Tree Nursery

Forest

22.9 km

National Cycle Network Route 12 to Sandy

Highlight • Trail

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

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25.9 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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27.7 km

Danish Camp Riverside Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

The path here is great for riding but many walkers and dog walkers. The Danish Camp was shut down due to Covid when I went through last time but looking …

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