River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Kempston Hardwick

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Kempston Hardwick

Hard

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – Priory Lake loop from Kempston Hardwick

03:09

30.0km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.17 km

Wiles Wood

Forest

8.73 km

River Great Ouse

Lake

9.06 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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10.2 km

View of the Park

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11.8 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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13.2 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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14.3 km

National Cycle Route 51: Bedford to Danish Camp via Oakengates Wood

Highlight • Trail

Lovely hard packed route through some beautiful scenery and along the Great River Ouse

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19.6 km

The Longholme Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good New Yorker Pastrami sandwich to take away!

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19.7 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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