Distance - 16 miles
Short cut - 10 miles

This lovely ride through the Ouse Valley visits several delightful limestone villages, and offers splendid views over the River Ouse.

This ride can begin from Bedford, or from the Bromham Mill car park. From Bedford take the A428 westwards; 1 ½ miles of the 2 mile journey to Bromham is by a cycleway on the north side of the A428.

Leaving the car park at Bromham Mill, turn right, then right again after ¼ mile into Bromham village. Cycle through the village and after 1 ½ miles turn right to Oakley, passing over the bridges spanning the River Ouse. Bear left at the junction and follow the road through the village, eventually coming to a crossroads. Turn left to Pavenham, a distance of 2 miles.

If you wish to take the ten mile ride, keep straight on through Pavenham, following the signs to Stevington.

For the sixteen mile trip, turn right in Pavenham, and follow the signposts to Felmersham, Turn right at the T-junction and left at the next. Take the next turn to Carlton.

Turn left at the crossroads in Carton, signposted to Stevington. At the next junction turn right to Stevington. Cycle through Stevington and back to Bromham, turning left at the main road to arrive at the mill.

Places to Visit

Daisy Bank Picnic Site is found on the north side of the Carlton - Felmersham Road, between these two villages. Wonderful views can be had over the Upper Ouse Valley.

Stevington Postmill is an impressive mill built around 1770 and fully restored in 1951. Pick up the keys from the Royal George Inn, Silver Street, Stevington. Stevington Country Walk is a two mile walk along the former Bedford to Northampton railway line. Car Park.

Bromham Mill is a restored water mill with exhibitions of artefacts and milling history. Natural history room, art gallery and picnic area. Car Park