The Backs – Trinity College Chapel loop from Grantchester

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The Backs – Trinity College Chapel loop from Grantchester

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The Backs – Trinity College Chapel loop from Grantchester

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17.4km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Parking

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1.73 km

The Orchard Tea Garden, Grantchester

Highlight • Cafe

Relaxing at its best. It is self service, thus park your bike, get your afternoon tea (or other refreshment) at the bar and then find one of the widely spaced spots under the trees in the Orchard.

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3.65 km

Skaters' Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Skater's Meadow is a 5-acre (2 ha) nature reserve vibrant with wildflowers, birds and even the occasional snake. It's classed as a 'lowland meadow and pasture' and you can expect …

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4.53 km

River Cam

Lake

5.20 km

Mill Pond

Lake

5.81 km

King's College Cambridge University

Highlight • Religious Site

Visitor information is available at kings.cam.ac.uk/visit/index.html

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5.97 km

The Backs

Highlight • Religious Site

An area of parkland along the River Cam, the Cambridge Backs, or usually known as The Backs, give a different perspective of the Cambridge Colleges. Across the water, the backs …

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6.73 km

Dating back to Tudor times, the building of Trinity College Chapel was started by Queen Mary and finished by Queen Elizabeth I. It is open to both visitors and member of the college. For more information see the website trinitycollegechapel.com

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7.49 km

Jesus Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9.21 km

Cambridge Museum of Technology

Highlight • Structure

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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13.8 km