A Historical Walk Around Harrold at HarroldA Historical Walk Around Harrold at Harrold

This circular walk takes you past historical sites and around the pretty limestone village of Harrold set in the picturesque Ouse Valley. The village has a number of interesting and attractive buildings and at one time could boast five leather working companies employing up to 300 people.

Start/Finish Point: Start from the main car park at Harrold - Odell Country Park. Start Nat GR SP957567.

How to get there by car. The park can be reached by following the signs to Harrold from the A428 ( Bedford to Northampton road ) or A6 (Bedford to Rushden road). The main car park is at Harrold-Odell Country Park situated to the north of the River Great Ouse, between Harrold and Odell on the Harrold to Carlton Road.

Walk Route: Harrold (Historical interest)

Access: stile-free, gradient-free

Miles: 2

 

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Venue

Harrold

52.202084,-0.605469See location on Multimap

Map reference: SP 954569


About 10 miles north-west of Bedford, Harrold can be reached by following the A6 north and turning left at Milton Ernest and passing through Felmersham and Carlton.

Bus: Bedfordshire Bus Info line: 01234 228337, Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm
Travel Line: 0870 6082608, 7 days a week, 7am -10pm
Train: National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 24 hour service

Accessible by Public Transport : 7 miles from Bedford station