Start
156 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
52.04, -0.47 · rel 1772894
52.04, -0.47 · rel 1772894
John Bunyan Trail
137,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Central Bedfordshire · 52.04°N ·
0.47°W
137,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 16 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× castle
2× Attraction
1× Water
6× monument
3× summit
3× ruins
Meppershall Castel
castle ·
52 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Aspects Leisure Park
Attraction ·
228 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Etienne Stott Kayak Slalom Arena
Attraction ·
51 m off route
5,5 km
4%
Stevington St Mary's Holy Well
Water ·
on the route
6,9 km
5%
Oakley Memorial
monument ·
on the route
6,9 km
5%
Katherine's Cross
monument ·
25 m off route
6,9 km
5%
Bedford Boer War Memorial
monument ·
29 m off route
6,9 km
5%
Archbishop Trevor Huddleston
monument ·
45 m off route
6,9 km
5%
Jackdaw Hill
summit ·
55 m off route
6,9 km
5%
Sharpenhoe Clappers
monument ·
57 m off route
6,9 km
5%
Ampthill Camp Memorial Cross
monument ·
89 m off route
6,9 km
5%
Lime Kiln Vault
ruins ·
91 m off route
6,9 km
5%
Bedford Castle ruins (part)
ruins ·
99 m off route
6,9 km
5%
Bedford Castle
ruins ·
165 m off route
6,9 km
5%
Warden Hill
summit ·
390 m off route
137,6 km
100%
Galley Hill
summit ·
461 m off route
137,6 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
27 m
–
156 m
0 km
68,8 km
137,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
59 m elevation
Halfway
115 m elevation
Three quarters
38 m elevation
Finish
33 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
John Bunyan Trail is 137.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, John Bunyan Trail takes approximately 34h 15min to complete.
No, John Bunyan Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
John Bunyan Trail starts near coordinates 51.9458, -0.4098.
John Bunyan Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.