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Trinity College Chapel – The Backs loop from British Antarctic Survey

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Trinity College Chapel – The Backs loop from British Antarctic Survey

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Trinity College Chapel – The Backs loop from British Antarctic Survey

03:26

13.4km

60m

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: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

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2.34 km

The Round Church, Cambridge

Highlight • Religious Site

In the church there is an exhibition on Cambridge.

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4.39 km

Jesus Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the banks of the River Cam, Jesus Green is a public park which is incredibly popular on warm summer days. Avenues of horse chestnut and London plane trees line …

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5.08 km

Dating back to Tudor times, the building of Trinity College Chapel was started by Queen Mary and finished by Queen Elizabeth I. It is open to both visitors and member of the college. For more information see the website trinitycollegechapel.com

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7.38 km

St Botolph's Church, Cambridge

Highlight • Religious Site

The church offers a moment of peace and contemplation in the bustle of the tourists in Cambridge. Cambridge is beautiful, but the weekend can be really busy. The peace in the church was very welcome.

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8.11 km

The Backs

Highlight • Religious Site

An area of parkland along the River Cam, the Cambridge Backs, or usually known as The Backs, give a different perspective of the Cambridge Colleges. Across the water, the backs …

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8.85 km

King's College Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

King's College is one of the most famous colleges at Cambridge University, if not the world. Founded in 1441 by Henry VI shortly after he founded Eton, the college has …

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9.01 km

Cambridge Market Square

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Operating as a marketplace since Saxon times, a daily outdoor market with stalls continues to run there. The market square commands a central location in Cambridge.

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9.27 km

Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge

Highlight • Religious Site

A church has been here since Roman times. One section of the current building dates back to 1189 and there have been many alterations and extensions to the building since then. The church is Grade II-listed.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.93 km

3.96 km

2.01 km

300 m

176 m

Surfaces

9.21 km

3.42 km

525 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

23°C

15°C

80 %

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Trinity College Chapel – The Backs loop from British Antarctic Survey

The Round Church, Cambridge

Jesus Green