Biggleswade Walks – The Green Wheel

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  • Author: dima
  • Created: March 6, 2023 1:35 pm
  • Updated: March 7, 2023 4:33 pm
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Route type: Bike, Walking
Difficulty grade: 2) Medium
  • Distance 14 km
  • Duration 3 h 27 min
  • AVG speed 4.0 km/h
  • Min altitude 23 m
  • Peak 46 m
  • Climb 76 m
  • Descent 76 m

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This market town in Bedfordshire has fine trails along the peaceful River Ivel and some attractive local countryside to explore.
This circular walk or cycle around the town follows the waymarked Biggleswade Green Wheel and the Kingfisher Way through the surrounding area. On the way you'll pass local historic mills and enjoy some easy riverside footpaths.
The walk starts just to the west of the train station and town centre on the River Ivel. Follow the waterside path north to Manor Farm and then head east to Biggleswade Common. You then follow footpaths south through the countryside to the east of the town before continuing to Holme. The route then rejoins the river path and heads north to return to the start point. On the last section you'll pass the noteworthy Jordan's Mill. There's some lovely wildlflower gardens surrounding this historic Victorian flour mill which is a popular local attraction and one of the local highlights. At the site you can learn all about Bedfordshire's interesting flour production history from the excellent your guides. You can find the mill on the route at postcode SG18 9JX for your sat navs.

The route is taken from http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/

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Altitude: 27 m

This market town in Bedfordshire has fine trails along the peaceful River Ivel and some attractive local countryside to explore.
This circular walk or cycle around the town follows the waymarked Biggleswade Green Wheel and the Kingfisher Way through the surrounding area. On the way you’ll pass local historic mills and enjoy some easy riverside footpaths.
The walk starts just to the west of the train station and town centre on the River Ivel. Follow the waterside path north to Manor Farm and then head east to Biggleswade Common. You then follow footpaths south through the countryside to the east of the town before continuing to Holme. The route then rejoins the river path and heads north to return to the start point. On the last section you’ll pass the noteworthy Jordan’s Mill. There’s some lovely wildlflower gardens surrounding this historic Victorian flour mill which is a popular local attraction and one of the local highlights. At the site you can learn all about Bedfordshire’s interesting flour production history from the excellent your guides. You can find the mill on the route at postcode SG18 9JX for your sat navs.

The route is taken from http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/