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Lilley Bottom Segment – Hexton Road to Lilley loop from Biggleswade

Lilley Bottom Segment – Hexton Road to Lilley loop from Biggleswade

Moderate

4.5

(4)

168

riders

Lilley Bottom Segment – Hexton Road to Lilley loop from Biggleswade

03:42

88.6km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.7 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.48 km

View of the Bedfordshire Countryside

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Long pull from Langford rewarded with great view across miles of country.

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12.8 km

Ashwell Quarry & Quarry Springs

Nature Reserve

14.7 km

Ashwell Village and Springs

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The springs at the east end of the High St on the corner by Springhead are the source of the River Cam.

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33.0 km

High Wood

Forest

35.7 km

I love cycling along here from Watton to Walkern. Generally little traffic, lovely views and a gentle gradient. It feels a lot further from London than it is and Church Farm at Ardelely is very close.

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38.0 km

Descent on the Datchworth–Watton Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A lovely stretch of road, one of my favourites, don't forget to take in the scenery as you go by.

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53.0 km

Nine Wells Watercress Farm

Highlight • Structure

Can't beat good watercress farm!

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54.4 km

Lilley Bottom Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A classic segment for local cyclists, thanks to a nice gradient, few junctions and little traffic - the area being sort of underdeveloped "thanks" to the air traffic at nearby …

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63.5 km

Burnwell Spinneys

Forest

64.0 km

Hexton Road to Lilley

Highlight • Cycleway

A nice section of relatively quiet road north of Lilley. It's undulating rather than hilly and very nice to avoid the busy A6 or A505 which I wouldn't recommend.

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64.6 km

Hex Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A local legend! Steep and straight, you'll know you've been up a hill! Great views from the top though.

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67.0 km

Hexton Chalk Pits

Nature Reserve

88.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.6 km

666 m

591 m

556 m

278 m

Surfaces

86.0 km

2.57 km

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

32°C

13°C

0 %

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Lilley Bottom Segment – Hexton Road to Lilley loop from Biggleswade

View of the Bedfordshire Countryside

Ashwell Village and Springs

Watton to Walkern Road

Descent on the Datchworth–Watton Road

Nine Wells Watercress Farm

Lilley Bottom Segment

Hexton Road to Lilley

Hex Hill

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