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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Bedford

Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Bedford

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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Bedford

02:53

46.6km

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 60 m for 56 m

After 45.7 km for 10 m

After 46.5 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.26 km

John Bunyan Trail Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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8.95 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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24.7 km

Rowney Warren

Forest

25.8 km

Rowney Warren Wood Perimeter Trail

Highlight • Forest

The perimeter track is outside of the bike park and is a fun cruise around Rowney Warren Wood. Many intersecting trails to explore.

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26.2 km

Chicksands Bike Park

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful trails around the park - not just for MTB riders

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27.9 km

Warden Great Wood

Forest

32.4 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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41.4 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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42.7 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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45.2 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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45.5 km

River Great Ouse

Lake

46.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

11.8 km

9.59 km

9.03 km

1.70 km

1.68 km

503 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

18.1 km

5.97 km

3.84 km

279 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 24 April

19°C

1°C

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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Bedford

John Bunyan Trail Bridleway

North Lane Gravel Track

Rowney Warren Wood Perimeter Trail

Chicksands Bike Park

The Cowshed Café

National Cycle Route 51 Graffiti Murals

Priory Lake

River Great Ouse in Bedford

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