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Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Great Barford

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Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Great Barford

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Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Great Barford

02:54

52.1km

270m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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21.0 km

View of Grafham Lake from the Meadow

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful views across the meadow toward Grafham Lake. In the spring months, you'll be delighted by a seasonal display of bright-yellow rapeseed flowers.

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22.8 km

The Three Shires Way at Grafham Water

Highlight • Trail

The Three Shires Way circles Grafham Water at the end of its journey from Buckinghamshire. The extra loop was added to bring the total distance of the long-distance path to …

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24.6 km

Savage's Spinney

Forest

29.4 km

Best done anti clockwise, which not only is naturally faster but also means you don't accidentally miss an important section easily missed going clockwise, if missed the result is hitting the main road for 1.5mile.

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30.1 km

Valve Tower

Highlight • Structure

30.2 km

Valve Tower at Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

Built in the 1960s, the Valve Tower at Grafham Water is space age in design. It houses the equipment used to regulate the flow of water. The reservoir was built …

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30.2 km

Grafham Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Grafham Water is a site of Special scientific Interest covering almost 2000 acres. Built in 1965, it is the 8th largest reservoir in England. The lake hosts a water sport …

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34.8 km

Wide Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

Excellent wide track that should be rideable in all seasons.

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52.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

10.1 km

7.95 km

1.67 km

432 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

10.9 km

8.64 km

124 m

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

26°C

15°C

0 %

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Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Great Barford

View of Grafham Lake from the Meadow

The Three Shires Way at Grafham Water

View of Grafham Water

Grafham Water

Valve Tower

Valve Tower at Grafham Water

Grafham Water

Wide Gravel Track

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