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Elstow Village and Abbey – Cardington Hangers loop from Cardington

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Elstow Village and Abbey – Cardington Hangers loop from Cardington

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Elstow Village and Abbey – Cardington Hangers loop from Cardington

03:28

13.7km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.56 km

Stone Bench by the Path

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Looks like a footpath in places but it's easily passable on a gravel bike or MTB

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3.22 km

Elstow Abbey Church

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful church, if you want a better view, take a slight detour.

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3.29 km

Elstow Village and Abbey

Highlight • Settlement

Traditional thatched cottages and the stunning abbey in this picturesque village

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5.64 km

View of Cardington Airship Sheds

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look to the North East to see the massive old airship hangers.

Tip by

11.2 km

Wildlife and Wildflowers

Highlight • Viewpoint

bring a camera

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12.9 km

Cardington Hangers

Highlight • Structure

13.2 km

Cardington Airship Sheds

Highlight • Monument

13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.31 km

1.72 km

1.56 km

1.53 km

436 m

105 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

2.58 km

2.52 km

2.23 km

1.56 km

1.38 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

19°C

9°C

88 %

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Elstow Village and Abbey – Cardington Hangers loop from Cardington

Stone Bench by the Path

Elstow Abbey Church

Elstow Village and Abbey

View of Cardington Airship Sheds

Wildlife and Wildflowers

Cardington Hangers

Cardington Airship Sheds

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