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A Great Day Out on the River

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Overview

A flexible and interesting day combining a walk and a trip on the John Bunyan Community Boat between Bedford and Great Barford. The entire trip takes around 7 hours and costs £20 plus a booking fee. Choose whether to travel both ways by boat or to walk part/all of the way to Great Barford, returning to Bedford using the John Bunyan boat (arrive back around 17.00).

Thursday, 12 September 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://tinyurl.com/NBR-BunyanBoat-2024

Booking is essential. Book through the John Bunyan boat website using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/NBR-BunyanBoat-2024 This link will also provide more detailed information about the day. Lunch options - order Ploughman's through the John Bunyan boat, pre-order from the Anchor, Great Barford (through website, stating ""Walker"" and time 13.00) or Bring Your Own.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 07212 49278
Nearest postcode:
MK41 9RZ
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lock.earth.knee
Start time:
9:30 am

Priory Park, Bedford. Meet at the Totem Pole outside the café.

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