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Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
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Walk to Biggleswade from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Bedford—Biggleswade
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Bedbig one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 22km/14mi | Ascent 111m | Descent 106m | ||
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Biggleswade—Potton
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Bigpot one |
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2 X |
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Review me | Distance 7km/5mi | Ascent 35m | Descent 29m | ||
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Biggleswade—Royston (Herts)
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Bigroy one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 251km/156mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Biggleswade—Royston (Herts)
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Bigroy two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 25km/16mi | Ascent 157m | Descent 131m | ||
Biggleswade—Stotfold
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Bigsto one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 12km/7mi | Ascent 63m | Descent 45m | ||
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Sandy—Biggleswade
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Sanbig one |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 9km/5mi | Ascent 69m | Descent 71m | |
Sandy—Biggleswade
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Sanbig two |
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3 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Shefford—Biggleswade
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Shebig three |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent - | Descent - |
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Collective progress
59% of Biggleswade’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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9 people have contributed to Biggleswade’s Slow Ways
3 people have pledged to walk and review a route
4 people have surveyed a route in Biggleswade
46km out of 344km have been walked and reviewed
102km of reviews have been shared in Biggleswade
Latest Updates
There's a couple of spots along the way that could be a little trickier in terms of navigation, but the gpx is accurate, just on the ground the signposting and footpaths are a little trickier to identify on the Shefford side of Broom....
Gerry Moss
Large section to the south of the route traverses the River Ivel, and the north section takes in the RSPB , a cafe and toilets (check opening times) and a pleasant woodand section down into Sandy. The route is also saved by Biggleswade Common being open access, making the gpx issues less critical. You *could* cut across Biggleswade Common (still open access) to the East of the trainline towards Sandy, but there are numerous male cattle and horses in the field and potential boggy sections *untested* and the route sensibly suggests hugging the west margin2...
andy_mackay
mbarking on this journey offers a delightful and visually appealing trek, characterized by well-defined trails that guide you seamlessly through the natural landscape. However, it's worth noting that certain stretches of the path can be quite exposed to the elements, and during periods of rainfall or in the heart of the winter season, the trail often becomes muddy and more challenging to navigate. Given these conditions, it might be prudent to choose a different time for your visit, preferably when the weather has been dry for an extended period or during the more temperate months, to ensure a more enjoyable and less cumbersome walking experience....
Joe Howell
On Biggleswade Common there was one stretch of path which had mot been maintained and had to battle through Brambles and Nettles....
Philip Le Marquand
Once ringing up the York ROC and waiting for permission to cross and then ringing them back up after crossing to let them know you had done it....
Philip Le Marquand
Quickly out of Biggleswade town to a stunning riverside path next to the Ivel. Across a bridge and up towards The RSPB Lodge which is very beautiful, The path goes past a visitor centre, but it was closed (Friday, 26th May)....
Strider
Quickly out of the town there is a riverside walk along the River Ivel Navigation, starting park-like then becoming more rural with reed beds. There is then a 1.5km walk along a wide verge towards Stanford. Under the A1 via 'rabbit-hole' tunnels (you can go through any of the holes!) then field past an invisible Earthwork towards Biggleswade town....
Strider
Strider added Shebig three, a new walk from Shefford to Biggleswade
Walk this routeI'd recommend instead going out on Potton Rd then taking the footpath through the northern edge of RSPB Lodge - less road walking and much safer....
pwright
You leave fields and enter Langford via a footpath across the railway, and leave it by crossing back....
LukeMorgan
Very beautiful route, with a combination of woodland, pavement, paths, and towpath next to a river. Part of it passes through the RSPB Lodge nature reserve. Large areas not suitable for wheelers due to uneven and narrow paths....
carolinealicemead
Martin Hibbert added Bedbig one, a new walk from Bedford to Biggleswade
Walk this routeTony Parsons added Bigroy two, a new walk from Biggleswade to Royston (Herts)
Walk this routeTony Parsons added Bigroy one, a new walk from Biggleswade to Royston (Herts)
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Bigpot one, a new walk from Biggleswade to Potton
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Bigsto one, a new walk from Biggleswade to Stotfold
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TL1910844580
Lat / Lon
52.08678° / -0.26302°
Easting / Northing
519,108E / 244,580N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Biggleswade's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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