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Saffron Walden — Market Town – The Railway Arms loop from Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden — Market Town – The Railway Arms loop from Saffron Walden

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Saffron Walden — Market Town – The Railway Arms loop from Saffron Walden

02:02

44.1km

420m

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: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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267 m

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Highlight • Settlement

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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648 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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5.75 km

Scenic Road to Thaxted

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

If your looking for a nice stretch of road with a mix of hills and decents thisnis cracking especially as you end up cycling into Thaxted which is such a pretty little place.

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13.0 km

The Swan, Thaxted

Highlight • Pub

Decent pub open most of the time

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13.0 km

St John the Baptist Church, Thaxted

Highlight • Religious Site

Outside the church are 2 benches with plenty of space for bikes. A handy stopping place for a rest and drink. It is opposite the Swan Hotel so that is the alternative

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13.2 km

Lavenham High Street and the Guildhall

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful high street with half timbered buildings and guildhall. Parrishes, half way up, is a decent cafe for refreshments.

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19.7 km

St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Tilty

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary the Virgin is an unusual church, built in three stages with completely different styles. The 13th-century nave is the oldest section, with a wonderful main window. The porch …

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38.1 km

Hanging Grove

Forest

43.8 km

Built in 1913 for the Borough of Saffron Walden Water Works. Approximately 28 metres high red brick Edwardian tower was designed by architect AH Forbes and constructed by local builder J Custerson. Now listed.

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44.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

1.16 km

222 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

7.44 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saffron Walden — Market Town – The Railway Arms loop from Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden — Market Town

The Railway Arms

Scenic Road to Thaxted

The Swan, Thaxted

St John the Baptist Church, Thaxted

Lavenham High Street and the Guildhall

St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Tilty

Debden Road Water Tower

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