Moderate gravel 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: November 14, 2025

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8.06 km

Icknield Way Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Singletrack through the trees! Muddy in winter and nettly in summer, take your pick

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10.2 km

Burton Wood

Forest

13.6 km

Icknield Way Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A section of bridlepath with a bit of everything. Ups, Downs, M11 Crossing, Singletrack, Stingers, Crop fields.

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16.3 km

Icknield Way Wheat Field Path

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A long, long, climb southbound. Bumpy and rutted into the usually prevailing SW wind.

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16.9 km

Sweeping Country Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Elevated views out across the country and great tarmac on a quiet lane.

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20.3 km

Gravel Path on Icknield Way Trail

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Loose gravel track through the trees.

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21.9 km

Ann's Wood

Forest

23.7 km

Littlebury Green Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A bridleway around the edge of the woods and then a little singletrack to finish. Often you'll spot lots of deer around sunrise or sunset.

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30.4 km

Saffron Walden — Market Town

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Lovely old market town. It’s wealth created from growing saffron from crocus during the medieval period. A fantastic selection of cafes including a bike shop that does excellent coffee.

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30.8 km

Waffle and Coffee Café (Formerly Bicicletta)

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This cafe has now changed management and is called Waffle and Coffee. Still has bike racks and outside seating although I did not see the bike locks last time I …

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32.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

10.9 km

5.35 km

1.90 km

615 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

13.8 km

1.75 km

939 m

Elevation

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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Thursday 4 December

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2°C

70 %

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Icknield Way Singletrack

Icknield Way Bridleway

Icknield Way Wheat Field Path

Sweeping Country Lane

Gravel Path on Icknield Way Trail

Littlebury Green Bridleway

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Waffle and Coffee Café (Formerly Bicicletta)

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