How to get there - Great Barford is on the old A421 road between Bedford and the A1. There is no access to the village from the recently completed new section (not shown on interactive map) except at either end, i.e. some 4 miles away
Suggested Launch Site - From public access to riverside next to bridge in centre of village. Roadside parking nearby. Return from St Neots by bus (see link)or send someone ahead with car to St Neots car park.
General
Description - About 8 miles including 3 locks to be portaged. Enough current to make for easy paddling. Pleasantly rural scenery, with pub at Tempsford halfway for a break. Get out at St Neots in public park just south of town bridge, west bank, with public car park on far side.
For photos see links
