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The River Cam in Cambridge – King's College Chapel loop from Girton

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The River Cam in Cambridge – King's College Chapel loop from Girton

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The River Cam in Cambridge – King's College Chapel loop from Girton

01:10

20.6km

50m

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: May 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.87 km

Sculpture Railings

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What a nice scuplture framing the historic church here. Really worth seeing and great photospot.

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10.5 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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10.9 km

Gonville and Caius College

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Caius is one of the oldest and largest colleges of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1348, the College combines the best of Cambridge tradition with 21st century teaching and …

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11.0 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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11.5 km

Christ's College, University of Cambridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Christ's College was first established as God's House in 1437 by William Byngham, a London parish priest, for training grammar school masters. Shortly after receiving its Royal Licence from Henry …

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12.6 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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13.0 km

Cambridge College Boathouses

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Lots of rowing harbors. Each school has its own.

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14.3 km

Cambridge Museum of Technology

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Cambridge Museum of Technology is the home of our industrial heritage. Learn about the story of sewage and waste disposal in the Victorian pumping station. Discover Cambridge’s forgotten industries in …

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

3.34 km

3.06 km

839 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

752 m

682 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

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The River Cam in Cambridge – King's College Chapel loop from Girton

Sculpture Railings

The River Cam in Cambridge

Gonville and Caius College

King's College Chapel

Christ's College, University of Cambridge

Jesus Green

Cambridge College Boathouses

Cambridge Museum of Technology

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