BEDFORDSHIRE

The Great Ouse��25 miles, circular

This cycle ride starts from the peaceful setting of the�Priory�Country�Park�. From here the route follows the banks of the River Great Ouse into the market town of�Bedford�, where The Embankment is one of�England�’s finest river settings. Then it’s northwards into the�Ouse�Valley�, past ancient limestone villages, over medieval river bridges and through stretches of wide open countryside. Along this route you can discover a working watermill, wander within a dragonfly nature reserve and see the 14th C. cross where John Bunyan (1628-1688) once preached. Download

The Thatcher’s Way��24 miles, circular
This cycle ride starts from the peaceful setting of the�Priory�Country�Park�. From here the route heads south into an area of rich, rolling countryside. Alongside the wooded slopes of The Greensand Ridge, the ancient craft of thatching is kept alive in enchanting picture book villages, such as Swiss-style Old Warden and Ickwell with its maypole. Along this route you can discover a magnificent collection of flying machines, stroll amongst the landscaped parkland of Humphry Repton and enjoy a pint or two in our very own�Ireland�.
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North Bedfordshire Villages��33 miles, circular
This ride visits thirteen villages in the north of the county and meanders through some lovely countryside.
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The Greenwood Tail��24 miles, circular

This scenic trail allows you to enjoy a leisurely cycle ride that is suitable for all standards of cyclists. Following this trail takes you out and about the villages and hamlets of North Bedfordshire.  Download

Milton Keynes North West Heritage Trail��21 miles, circular

This 21 mile circular cycle route can be accessed by using the Bedford - Bletchley Train Line. A short route of 8 miles is an option. Discover some of the magnificent scenery and hidden heritage that Milton Keynes has to offer. Download

Dunstaple Downs��12 miles, circular

Short ride winds through the chalk downlands of Dunstable, Whipsnade Downs and Totternhoe Knolls, passing Whipsnade Tree Cathedral. There are superb views across Bedfordshire along the route. Download Map� Download Description� 

Marston at Bedford��27 miles, circular

This attractive circular ride around mid-Bedfordshire meanders through several lovely villages and visits the historic Georgian market town of Ampthill on the Greensand Ridge.
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Marston Vale�27 miles, circular
Attractive circular ride around mid-Bedfordshire meanders through several lovely villages and visits the historic Georgian market town of Ampthill on the Greensand Ridge.
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Woburn Wander��19 miles, circular
This exhilarating ride through the undulating, wooded landscape of Bedfordshire's Greensand Ridge, starts in the historic market town of Woburn.
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St Neots River��26 miles, circular
This circular ride through the open landscape of north-east Bedfordshire, passes through several small settlements and visits Bushmead Priory and St Neots with its attractive riverside park.
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North Beds Villages��33 miles, circular
Ride through visits thirteen villages in the north of the county and meanders through some lovely countryside.
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Barton Cycle Ride15 miles, circular
Takes in the rolling hills around Sharpenhoe and passes by Pegsden Hills Nature Reserve. Start at the car park at Sharpenhoe Clappers or the route can be started at any point.
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Potton Cycle Route��miles, circular
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Old Warden Cycle Route� 16�miles, circular

Starting from Old Warden, a lovely scenery, picturesque villages and historic sites are just some of the attractions on this circular route.
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Clophill Cycle Route��miles, circular Download Map   Download Route Description  

Barton-le-Clay Cycle Route��miles, circular Download Map   Download Route Description

Whipsnade Cycle Route��miles, circular Download Map   Download Route Description  

Leighton Buzzard Cycle Route��miles, circular Download Cycle Map    Download Route Description