GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Felmersham Walks

2 miles (3 km)

This small Bedfordshire based village is located in a pleasant rural spot on the River Great Ouse, just south of Sharnbrook.
It's a pretty place with an historic parish church, a fine thatched pub, a wildlife rich local nature reserve and an old bridge spanning the River Great Ouse.
This walk from the village takes you to the Felmersham Gravel Pits Nature Reserve. The reserve lies just north of the settlement and includes riverside paths, lakes and lots of wildlife.
To continue your walking around Felmersham head just a couple of miles west to visit Harrold Odell Country Park. The park includes pleasant cycling and walking trails with river meadows, a nature reserve and two picturesque lakes.

Postcode

MK43 7EU - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Felmersham OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Felmersham Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Felmersham

  • Sharnbrook - This pretty Bedfordshire village has some pleasant riverside trails, a Norman church and a local nature reserve to explore
  • Stevington - This route uses sections of the John Bunyan Trail and the Ouse Valley Way to create a circular walk around the Bedfordshire village of Stevington.
  • Harrold Odell Country Park - This park has two pretty lakes set in 144 acres of country park
  • Bromham - This walk explores Bromham Park and the Bromham Mill Nature Reserve on the eastern side of this pretty Bedfordshire based village
  • Bedford Purlieus National Nature Reserve - These splendid ancient woods near Peterborough have miles of woodland walking trails to try
  • Bedford Park - Enjoy an easy stroll around this pretty park near the centre of Bedford
  • Bedford to Sandy - This lovely route follows National Cycle routes 12 and 51 and the Bedford to Sandy Country Way - an off road path perfect for walking or cycling
  • Turvey - This attractive Bedfordshire village is situated in a lovely rural spot close to the River Great Ouse.
  • Great Barford - This Bedfordshire based village has some delightful riverside walking trails
  • John Bunyan Trail - Follow in the footsteps of John Bunyan, the Puritan Evangelist and author of the book 'Pilgrim's Progress'
  • Ouse Valley Way - Follow the River Great Ouse from the source at Brackley, Northamptonshire, to the mouth at The Wash at King's Lynn
  • North Bedfordshire Heritage Trail - A super circular walk around the North Bedfordshire countryside visiting twenty three villages, two country parks and around thirty public houses.

Pubs/Cafes

The Sun is a pleasant thatched community pub with a family-friendly rear garden. Features include a parking area and a real fire in the attractive interior. You can find them at postcode MK43 7EU for your sat navs. The pub is also dog friendly.

Photos

The High Road, Felmersham - geograph.org.uk - 3893001

The High Road, Felmersham

Grange Road, Felmersham - geograph.org.uk - 3892992

Grange Road, Felmersham

The Old Plough, Church End, Felmersham - geograph.org.uk - 4423180

The Old Plough, Church End, Felmersham

St Mary's Church, Felmersham - geograph.org.uk - 4422995

St Mary's Church, Felmersham

Felmersham bridge ^ River Ouse - geograph.org.uk - 3892554

Felmersham bridge over the River Ouse

Felmersham Gravel Pits 17

Felmersham Gravel Pits, a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Bedfordshire managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambidgeshire and Northamptonshire

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