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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Ridgmont

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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Ridgmont

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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Ridgmont

03:09

53.2km

210m

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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 32.7 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.85 km

Wilshamstead Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Has all your basic needs covered.

Tip by

28.9 km

Priory Lake

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely park and lake with plenty of tracks and routes for all abilities and bike builds.

Tip by

32.2 km

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 large medieval castle, built by Henry I. Only the motte is evident today, after Henry III besieged the castle in 1224 and ordered its destruction once the conflict was won.

It is an important stop over on the Ouse Valley Way, a long-distance trail that follows the river from source to sea. There are a number of places to eat and drink in the town and no shortage of accommodation either.

Tip by

32.5 km

River Great Ouse

Lake

46.2 km

Marston Beans Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely coffee and cakes. Bike rack outside

Tip by

53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

16.4 km

4.38 km

1.90 km

1.34 km

777 m

109 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

4.66 km

2.00 km

510 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Priory Lake – River Great Ouse in Bedford loop from Ridgmont

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Wilshamstead Post Office

Priory Lake

River Great Ouse in Bedford

Marston Beans Coffee Shop

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