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Old Warden Airfield – Beware of the Bull Gate loop from Old Warden Tunnel

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Old Warden Airfield – Beware of the Bull Gate loop from Old Warden Tunnel

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Old Warden Airfield – Beware of the Bull Gate loop from Old Warden Tunnel

01:43

15.6km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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666 m

View of Cardington Hangars and Bedford

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A great view of the hangers at Cardington (and on this day a view of a blimp!) and in the background Bedford.

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4.43 km

Home Wood

Forest

6.93 km

Shuttleworth Airfield to Ickwell Trail

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A nice simple path between Ickwell and the airfield. Can be slippery when wet so be cautious if there has been a lot of rain.

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7.52 km

Old Warden Airfield

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Planes landing over your head before the road

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8.23 km

Beware of the Bull Gate

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No bull in sight, but 🚀 just in case..

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8.53 km

Bridleway Between Southill Lake and Old Warden Airfield

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OK on CX bike, 35c+ tyres will make for a more pleasant experience

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10.9 km

View of the Countryside

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11.8 km

Historic Stone Church

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Good spot to catch your breath

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15.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.11 km

5.54 km

2.82 km

773 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

5.10 km

1.86 km

1.64 km

773 m

661 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 14 June

21°C

9°C

19 %

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Old Warden Airfield – Beware of the Bull Gate loop from Old Warden Tunnel

View of Cardington Hangars and Bedford

Shuttleworth Airfield to Ickwell Trail

Old Warden Airfield

Beware of the Bull Gate

Bridleway Between Southill Lake and Old Warden Airfield

View of the Countryside

Historic Stone Church

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