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River Great Ouse in Bedford – View of the Park loop from Kempston

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – View of the Park loop from Kempston

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – View of the Park loop from Kempston

01:11

11.5km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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684 m

Archers Rest

Highlight • Mountain Hut

1.85 km

Kempston Riverside Park

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Kempston Riverside Park follows the River Great Ouse as it meanders into central Bedford. Myriad trails explore the surrounding greenery and there are a few small lakes and ponds that …

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5.30 km

River Great Ouse in Bedford

Highlight • River

The historic county town of Bedford was founded on a ford on the River Great Ouse and has long been a thriving market town. It was once host to a …

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6.12 km

View of the Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.54 km

The Longholme Café

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Good New Yorker Pastrami sandwich to take away!

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6.56 km

The Pond Café

Highlight • River

Great place along the river for coffee and cake. Although off the main road, this cafe is on NCN Route 51 which is smooth tarmac route along the Ouse. Benefits …

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7.27 km

Mute Swan Sanctuary

Highlight • Other

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

4.35 km

491 m

358 m

121 m

Surfaces

7.87 km

2.31 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

20°C

14°C

83 %

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River Great Ouse in Bedford – View of the Park loop from Kempston

Archers Rest

Kempston Riverside Park

River Great Ouse in Bedford

View of the Park

The Longholme Café

The Pond Café

Mute Swan Sanctuary

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