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East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

Shuttleworth Airfield Trail – Franklins Farm Shop and Café loop from Ickwell

East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

Shuttleworth Airfield Trail – Franklins Farm Shop and Café loop from Ickwell

Easy

5.0

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2

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Shuttleworth Airfield Trail – Franklins Farm Shop and Café loop from Ickwell

01:12

19.5km

80m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.41 km for 96 m

After 4.57 km for 147 m

After 13.4 km for 106 m

After 14.8 km for 85 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

343 m

Shuttleworth Airfield to Ickwell Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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2

943 m

Shuttleworth Airfield Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A great path beside the airfield. The southern end goes through a livestock paddock so be sure to shut the gates. The northern end comes out at the road and …

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3

6.89 km

Shortmead House Gardens and Pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful house and grounds

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4

6.89 km

Shortmead House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning hard packed gravel ride through the stunning Shortmead House and Gardens, lovely large pond and stunning gardens

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5

7.43 km

Bridleway Bridge Over Railway

Highlight • Structure

Great way to cross the mainline to Peterborough (very wide ramp system suitable for horses), but the ramp was closed when I last I went to cross (June 25).

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6

10.2 km

Biggleswade Common Bridleway Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice brew in the RSPB shop then then only route cycles are allowed to take leads down toward Biggleswade Common. Few knarly tree roots on the last downhill section by the gate.

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7

11.9 km

Carthagena Road Footpath Entrance

Highlight • Trail

Forest short cut/single smooth surface dirt track 'footpath' - out of sight from vehicles - to Deedale/Carthagena Rd.

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8

17.2 km

Franklins Farm Shop and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great Butchers, Farm Shop and Cafe.

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B

19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

4.32 km

3.79 km

2.97 km

2.45 km

577 m

Surfaces

9.01 km

6.80 km

1.34 km

1.34 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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11°C

26 %

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