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Huntingdonshire

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve – Swavesey village loop from St Ives

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Huntingdonshire

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve – Swavesey village loop from St Ives

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4.7

(3)

35

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Fen Drayton Nature Reserve – Swavesey village loop from St Ives

00:42

11.9km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.7 km for 121 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.82 km

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This is great cycle path. Next time I would start from St Ives and head to Cambridge.

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2

2.28 km

Benches Along the Busway Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The busway cycle path provides plenty of spots to stop and take in a view or have some refreshments.

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3

2.78 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Amazing cycle lane right through the Fens. Beautiful water views on both sides, an absolute pleasure!

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4

5.92 km

The Nook Café

Highlight • Cafe

Current opening times are 10-2pm. Very friendly though: even though I got there at 2:45, the door was still open and they sold me a cold drink and topped up my water bottle.

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5

6.25 km

Swavesey village

Highlight • Historical Site

The attractive village of Swavesey is wonderfully rural, with its old windmill and farmers' fields. Just a short walk from the Fen Drayton Lake Nature Reserve and with the Pathfinder Long Distance Walk passing close by, there's plenty to draw walkers to the area. The village has a good pub, the White Horse Inn, which serves great food.

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6

6.69 km

View of St Andrew's Church, Histon

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice scenery from the busway, plenty of sheep and horses in the nearby fields as well as other wildlife.

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7

9.20 km

Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cycling, walking, running - there's a clear straight path through Cambridgeshire and into Cambridge, alongside the bus way.

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

686 m

591 m

211 m

192 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

547 m

223 m

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