The river and around

Slow water. Slow mornings.

The Great Ouse on the doorstep and 144 acres of country park next door.

Glamping pod beside a riverFor illustration only

Things to do

🚶 Harrold-Odell Country Park

Lake walks, bird hides, play areas and a café. Free, right next door.

🛶 Canoe and paddleboard

Canoe Trail and Just Paddle hire and teach on the Ouse at Bedford.

🎣 Fishing

Day-ticket coarse fishing on the park lakes. Bring your rod licence.

🚴 Walks and rides

Riverside paths to Odell and Carlton, quiet lanes, pubs to aim at.

🏎 Rainy days

Santa Pod Raceway, Stevington windmill and Millennium Country Park.

Please don’t swim near Harrold weir. The currents are dangerous.