Ashwell Village and Springs – Therfield Village Green loop from Ashwell & Morden

Ashwell Village and Springs – Therfield Village Green loop from Ashwell & Morden

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Ashwell Village and Springs – Therfield Village Green loop from Ashwell & Morden

02:10

49.4km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14 m for 5 m

After 49.4 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.99 km

Sandon Pond

Highlight • Lake

There's a nice bench opposite for a nice rest

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24.3 km

Ashwell Village and Springs

Highlight • Settlement

The springs at the east end of the High St on the corner by Springhead are the source of the River Cam.

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28.1 km

Steeple Morden village centre

Highlight • Settlement

The church is in front of the Waggon & Horses pub

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29.6 km

Steeple Morden Airfield Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Plaque and memorial for Royal Air Force Steeple Morden. The airfield was operational during the Second World War; initially as a dispersal field for RAF Bomber Command; then used by …

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39.5 km

The Heath Sports Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

good spot for a quick lunch

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40.8 km

Therfield Climb to The Fox & Duck Pub

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Long but steady climb to Therfield, the highest place in eastern England (166m). Made worthwhile by the very welcome pub at the top.

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44.1 km

Therfield Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

incredibly cliché and all the better for it: pub, church, village green, 18c. houses and 19c. mansions, red phone box repurposed as a book exchange, next to the cricket field. …

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