The Ouse Valley Way

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This description should be read in conjunction with the route maps. A link to these maps is given below.

Route Map 1 - Stevington to Bedford (PDF, 107kb)

Route Map 2 - Bedford to Great Barford (PDF, 926kb)

Route Map 3 - Great Barford to Sandy (PDF, 1.2mb)

Introduction

The River Great Ouse is 200 miles in length, from its source near Buckingham, to King's Lynn where it enters The Wash. The route passes by the Marston Vale Line in Bedford, from where you can go as far as Stevington and Sandy.

Start/Finish Point

Town Bridge, Bedford. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns. Exit via the town centre exit. Head diagonally across the car park, and head left along Melbourne Street. Head on the cycle path to the left next to Kingsway. Cross over the traffic lights, and head down the path between County Hall and Cauldwell Street. At the riverside, head right. The bridge is ahead of you.

You can buy tickets to Bedford St Johns station on our website

Access and General Information

Length: As long as you want!

Directions

Directions are given in the maps.

Weather Forecast

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