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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Kempston

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Kempston

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Kempston

00:39

10.6km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 139 m for 110 m

After 2.20 km for 95 m

After 6.63 km for 91 m

After 8.31 km for 95 m

After 10.4 km for 110 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.75 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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3.22 km

Mute Swan Sanctuary

Highlight • Other

4.45 km

Pyramide Oasis pool

Highlight • Monument

This pyramid is in BEDFORD. It is the Oasis Pool.
Please edit the Milton Keynes reference.

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5.34 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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6.06 km

Hudson's Garden Centre and Café

Highlight • Cafe

6.68 km

The Pond Café

Highlight • River

Great place along the river for coffee and cake. Although off the main road, this cafe is on NCN Route 51 which is smooth tarmac route along the Ouse. Benefits …

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.78 km

504 m

294 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.12 km

1.04 km

212 m

117 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

36°C

16°C

0 %

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Kempston

River Great Ouse in Bedford

Mute Swan Sanctuary

Pyramide Oasis pool

Priory Lake

Hudson's Garden Centre and Café

The Pond Café

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