Things to Do around Kempston

Kempston offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The area features over 40 routes suitable for various skill levels. These routes have been explored by more than 17,000 visitors.

Kempston's outdoor routes are popular, having been explored by more than 17,000 visitors. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars. There are 46 total routes available on komoot for the region.

Hiking trails in Kempston often follow the River Great Ouse and explore local parks like Priory Country Park. An easy 6.4-mile (10.2 km) loop is available around Shooting Range – Kempston Riverside Park. For more options, consult the Hiking around Kempston guide.

Kempston is well-suited for road cycling, featuring routes like the main cycle route from Kempston to Bedford, which is part of National Cycle Network Route 51. This route utilizes cycle tracks and quiet roads. A circular ride around Kempston takes in local attractions using cycle tracks and paths. More routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Kempston guide.

While the terrain is generally flat, some routes around Kempston offer unpaved segments suitable for mountain biking. Trails include loops like Bedford to Cranfield via Stewartby Lake. For specific routes, refer to the MTB Trails around Kempston guide.

Kempston's gentle terrain and network of riverside paths and parks make it accessible for various activity levels, including families. Easy hiking trails are abundant, with over 140 routes exploring green spaces. The main cycle route from Kempston to Bedford also uses cycle tracks and quiet roads, suitable for family cycling.

The most prominent natural feature is the River Great Ouse, which forms the backbone of many outdoor pursuits. Priory Country Park, part of the larger Bedford River Valley Park, features large lakes and walking trails. Other points of interest include Kempston Mill, Hillgrounds, and Addison Howard Park.

Komoot offers several guides for Kempston, including Road Cycling Routes around Kempston, Cycling around Kempston, and Hiking around Kempston. Other guides cover MTB Trails, Running Trails, Easy Hikes, and Gravel Biking.

Yes, Kempston offers many easy routes, particularly for hiking and cycling. Over 140 easy hiking routes explore green spaces and the River Great Ouse. The main cycle route to Bedford uses cycle tracks and quiet roads, making it suitable for beginners. An Easy hikes around Kempston guide is also available.

Cycling routes in Kempston vary in distance. For example, a circular ride around Kempston takes in local attractions, while longer rides extend to places like Grafham Water and Sywell Country Park. The main cycle route from Kempston to Bedford is part of a larger network.

The Bedford and Kempston Cycling Map highlights various routes, including the main cycle route from Kempston to Bedford. This route is part of the National Cycle Network Route 51 and utilizes cycle tracks and quiet roads. The Bedford Borough Council website provides information on cycling lanes and routes that include Kempston.

The Kempston Outdoor Centre, located by the River Great Ouse, provides a variety of adventurous and outdoor education activities. These include canoeing, kayaking, raft building, and stand-up paddleboarding. Priory Country Park also features large lakes popular for watersports.