Priory Country Park to Great Barford 12 mile Circular Walk

A 12 mile, figure of eight walk from Priory Country Park to Great Barford. The route takes in part of the Ouse Valley Way plus we walk along the bank of the River Great Ouse for around a third of the walk.

What to Expect
A 12 mile walk predominantly on footpaths and bridleways (keeping to field boundaries as far as possible), farm tracks, and a few short sections on quiet roads. We will be crossing a few fields which given the time of year are likely to be muddy! There are no significant hills on this walk, and the total walk ascent is only around 120 ft (37m), we will maintain a general walking pace of over 3mph throughout the walk, i.e. walking each mile in under 20 minutes.

Although this walk is reasonably long it is mostly flat and is not too challenging. It is suitable for anyone with a moderate standard of walking fitness.

If you are a first timer please read the 'About us...' section on the homepage before signing up for this walk, ensuring appropriate fitness and suitability.

If you can't make the walk please change your RSVP in plenty of time.

The Details

Start point: Meet by the “Totem Pole” outside the Visitors Centre, Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9DJ

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Walk Starts: 09:30am

Parking: Free public car park, but please car share if possible.

Distance: 12 Miles

Total Ascent: 120 ft (37m)

Walk Time: Approx. 4.5 hrs (including breaks)

Refreshments: We will be having our break at around halfway by the river at Great Barford so bring a (warm) drink and a snack.

Public Toilets: There should be public toilets available at the Priory Country Park Visitors Centre at the start and end of the walk.

Price: £3.00 payable in cash only on the day.

Please note, we do not allow dogs on our walks.

Hiking and hillwalking are activities with a danger of personal injury. Participants in these activities should be aware of, accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
Meetup Terms of Service Section 6, which all members have agreed to, lays out the details of liability relating to a group or an event.

For further information please contact Andrew, the walk leader on 07778 041 848