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Cambridge College Boathouses – King's College Chapel loop from Waterbeach

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire
Waterbeach

Cambridge College Boathouses – King's College Chapel loop from Waterbeach

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4.6

(16)

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Cambridge College Boathouses – King's College Chapel loop from Waterbeach

01:47

29.9km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.0 km for 2 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

649 m

River Cam Towpath

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The Bridge (Waterbeach end) is a pub which serves good food.
There is parking at the Cambridge end of thus ride.
The path also gets busy at the ends of the school day.

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2

7.33 km

Chisholm Trail Bridge

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Cycle and foot bridge next to the railway. On the Fen Rivers Way route this would be a good spot to choose what side of the river you want to walk along

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3

10.2 km

Cambridge College Boathouses

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A spot to rest upon by the river edge and watch the world go by.

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11.1 km

Jesus Green

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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

11.8 km

St John's College, Cambridge

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St John's College, Cambridge was founded by the Tudor matriarch Lady Margaret Beaufort, established by a charter dated 9 April 1511. It is one of the larger colleges in terms …

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6

12.3 km

The River Cam in Cambridge

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If you're visiting Cambridge for the first time, this is one of the quintessential views of the river Cam. You'll see plenty of punting boats on the river.

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12.7 km

King's College Chapel

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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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13.3 km

Mill Pond

Lake

9

16.4 km

Coton Cycleway

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Pretty straight stretch along the south side of the West Campus of Cambridge University.

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29.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

6.14 km

3.36 km

1.69 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

5.11 km

2.21 km

1.11 km

808 m

351 m

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Tuesday 12 May

13°C

6°C

81 %

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