Great Barford Bridge – Priory Lake and River View loop from Bedford St Johns

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Great Barford Bridge – Priory Lake and River View loop from Bedford St Johns

Hard

4.3

(3)

hikers

Great Barford Bridge – Priory Lake and River View loop from Bedford St Johns

05:47

22.9km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

River Great Ouse

Lake

11.1 km

Barford Old Mill Sluice

Lake

12.0 km

Great Barford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Great Barford Bridge is a splendid 15th-century crossing over the River Great Ouse. It is a Grade I-listed structure and boasts 17 brick arches. The bridge was originally made of …

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12.1 km

Parish Church of All Saints

Highlight • Religious Site

12.3 km

Bridge House, 128 High Street

Highlight • Other

12.4 km

River Great Ouse

Highlight • River

15.5 km

Danish Camp

Highlight • Rest Area

16.4 km

Willington Dovecote and Stables

Highlight • Historical Site

This outstanding 16th-century building is a National Trust owned property once used as a dovecote and stables.

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17.4 km

The Grange Estate Trails

Highlight • Trail

At the eastern end of the Bedford River Park is the 297-acre (120 ha) Grange Estate. Situated on the River Great Ouse's floodplain, there are many pleasant trails by little …

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19.9 km

Priory Lake and River View

Highlight • Trail

Priory Country Park is at the western end of the Bedford River Valley Park, which covers 3.5 square miles (5.6 km) from Bedford to Willington. The Valley Park comprises Priory …

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22.9 km

End point

Train Station

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