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View of Cardington Sheds – Old Warden Scenic Route loop from Cardington

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View of Cardington Sheds – Old Warden Scenic Route loop from Cardington

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5.0

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View of Cardington Sheds – Old Warden Scenic Route loop from Cardington

01:40

27.5km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

R101 Airship Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely place to stop and remember the crew of the airship, the Cardington Hangars are nearby and the Ensign for the Airship is across the road in the nearby church.

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4.55 km

View of Cardington Sheds

Highlight • Monument

Two huge hangars used by filming studios can be seen in the distance.

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7.85 km

View of Cardington Hangars and Bedford

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view of the hangers at Cardington (and on this day a view of a blimp!) and in the background Bedford.

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10.7 km

Old Warden Scenic Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful stretch of road, quiet, perfect tarmac, sweeps through the pine trees. It's like a little magic place and feels like I've rediscovered it everytime ride there. Always makes me …

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13.6 km

The White Horse Pub, Southill

Highlight • Pub

Another old and beautiful country pub with a great outdoor space to store your bike and grab a table nearby and enjoy the great outdoors.

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14.1 km

Four Acres

Forest

16.1 km

William Henry Whitbread Memorial

Highlight • Monument

An interesting find on the southern side of the road hidden about 20 metres back in the forest. This memorial recognises the support of rail in the county of Bedfordshire …

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27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

5.38 km

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

8.87 km

145 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

13°C

3°C

43 %

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View of Cardington Sheds – Old Warden Scenic Route loop from Cardington

R101 Airship Memorial

View of Cardington Sheds

View of Cardington Hangars and Bedford

Old Warden Scenic Route

The White Horse Pub, Southill

William Henry Whitbread Memorial

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