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East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

The Roman Road – Balsham Bridleway loop from Balsham

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

The Roman Road – Balsham Bridleway loop from Balsham

Moderate

7

hikers

The Roman Road – Balsham Bridleway loop from Balsham

04:53

18.7km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

236 m

Church of Holy Trinity, Balsham

Highlight • Historical Site

In a serene spot on the outskirts of Balsham, the Church of Holy Trinity is a picturesque place of worship that dates to the 13th century. Boasting medieval stained glass …

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2

596 m

The Bell

Highlight • Cafe

This village is supposed to have various pubs and cafes to stop at. In fact on a sunny Saturday afternoon in May this was the only place open - so they should be on Komoot as a reliable stop.

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7.20 km

Leys Wood

Forest

4

12.2 km

The Roman Road

Highlight • Historical Site

5

15.1 km

Shady Spot on Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

6

16.3 km

Balsham Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bit mucky in the wet but delightfully dusty in the dry, this bridleway links the village of Balsham to the Roman Road.

Pass between hedges and along field margins …

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7

18.5 km

The Old Butchers Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Decent cafe and a safe place to put your bike round the back.

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B

18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

7.30 km

1.52 km

508 m

Surfaces

8.38 km

5.32 km

2.42 km

1.51 km

1.02 km

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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