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Saffron Walden

Speedy Downhill Road – Akesden to Claver End Road loop from Saffron Walden

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Uttlesford
Saffron Walden

Speedy Downhill Road – Akesden to Claver End Road loop from Saffron Walden

Moderate

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Speedy Downhill Road – Akesden to Claver End Road loop from Saffron Walden

01:24

21.9km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.4 km for 313 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

606 m

The Railway Arms

Highlight • Pub

Saffron Walden’s first community owned pub!

The meeting point for Saffron Social Cyclists & Field Trippers cycling groups.

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3.74 km

The Triangle

Forest

3

7.27 km

Speedy Downhill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A short, fast, speedy downhill southbound. A cowson northbound, not recommended.

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4

8.57 km

Daw's Grove Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nifty little climb.

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5

13.9 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Arkesden

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely and cool on a hot summer's day!

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6

13.9 km

Akesden to Claver End Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A great climb or descent in either direction.

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B

21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

740 m

683 m

310 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

2.91 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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18°C

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