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Riversmeet Villages
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A wonderful group of churches to visit, in six villages along the valleys of the rivers Ouse and Ivel. Perfect for walkers and history buffs.

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Bedfordshire is a county that people pass through rather than stay to visit - yet they miss so much! In North East Bedfordshire this Hidden Britain Centre consists of six villages along the valleys of the rivers Ouse and Ivel.

River walks and wildlife
It is where the great skyscapes of East Anglia begin - a watery place where the sounds of wildfowl are never far away. The villages are linked by two long distance river bank footpaths - the Ouse Valley and the Kingfisher Ways. Wildlife abounds and the walker stands a good chance of seeing the halcyon flash of a kingfisher and maybe even the elusive otter or barn owl.

Historic churches
The villages are steeped in history. Great Barford possesses a fine medieval bridge, beside what was a busy inland port until recent times. The bridge still bears the scars of a Civil War skirmish ......
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Kingfisher Way
A waymarked 21mile/ 34km walk following the course of the River Ivel.

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Moggerhanger House
A Grade 1 listed country house in fascinating grounds, including historic woodlands, Walled Gardens and an Ice House.

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Temspford village and the Tempsford Heritage Trail
Enjoy some of the history of the parish of Tempsford.

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You will find the Riversmeet Villages off the A428 between Bedford and Cambridge.
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To find out more about the Riversmeet Villages and surrounding area, please contact Sandy Tourist Information Centre 01767-682728.

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