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East Of England

Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Great Barford

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Great Barford

Moderate

5.0

(1)

30

riders

Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Great Barford

03:34

56.4km

230m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.91 km

The Corner

Highlight • Other

2

21.9 km

Grafham Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Grafham Water is a site of Special scientific Interest covering almost 2000 acres. Built in 1965, it is the 8th largest reservoir in England. The lake hosts a water sport …

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3

21.9 km

Valve Tower at Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

Built in the 1960s, the Valve Tower at Grafham Water is space age in design. It houses the equipment used to regulate the flow of water. The reservoir was built …

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4

22.1 km

Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

Best done anti clockwise, which not only is naturally faster but also means you don't accidentally miss an important section easily missed going clockwise, if missed the result is hitting the main road for 1.5mile.

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5

22.7 km

View of Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

27.4 km

Savage's Spinney

Forest

7

29.2 km

The Three Shires Way at Grafham Water

Highlight • Trail

The Three Shires Way circles Grafham Water at the end of its journey from Buckinghamshire. The extra loop was added to bring the total distance of the long-distance path to …

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38.7 km

Goulburn River Trail (NCN 51) Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely gravel trail that is suitable for all bike types and abilities. The surface is nice and hardpacked and the views are great.

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9

40.6 km

Hail Weston Ford

Highlight • River

Great! Beware of the slippery surface and the bend. It can throw you off your bike.

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B

56.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

14.9 km

13.8 km

3.36 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

25.7 km

14.7 km

10.7 km

4.99 km

369 m

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Wednesday 22 July

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