Short Walks in Bedfordshire
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Priory Country Park
Description and Walk
This is another park that has come into existence having previously been an area from which gravel was extracted. It is managed by Bedford Borough Council, and comprised lakes, woodland, play areas, and grassland.
Since this is a 360 acre park you just walk wherever you want; there's plenty of space to exercise. If you want to take a stroll around the main lake it will take 25-30 minutes depending on your cruising speed.
There is a fair variety of birdlife in the park, and a hide from which to watch the birds on the water.
Short Video of Priory Country Park
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Parking
Parking is Free.
Parking address: Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9DJ
Priory Country Park has a main parking area and an overspill parking area too. You can normally easily park there for free even on busy days.
Occassionaly there are special events in the park such as fun runs, but even then free parking is normally possible.
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Main car park at Priory Country Park
Substantial overspill parking is also available.
Place/s to Eat
The Cloverdale Retreat cafe is attached to the Visitor Centre in the park. It serves hot meals, sandwiches, drinks, etc. There is also a Beefeater restuarant (The Priory Marina Beefeater) within the park boundaries which has its own car park.
The Cloverdale Retreat offers hot food, plus indoor and outdoor seating.
PDF with details
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