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East Of England

North Hertfordshire

Ashwell Village and Springs – Tree-Lined Avenue Descent loop from Royston

Road cycling routes

East Of England

North Hertfordshire

Ashwell Village and Springs – Tree-Lined Avenue Descent loop from Royston

Easy

23

riders

Ashwell Village and Springs – Tree-Lined Avenue Descent loop from Royston

01:49

41.4km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21 m for 24 m

After 41.4 km for 24 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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9.30 km

Boybridge Grove

Forest

2

11.8 km

Steeple Morden Airfield Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Plaque and memorial for Royal Air Force Steeple Morden. The airfield was operational during the Second World War; initially as a dispersal field for RAF Bomber Command; then used by …

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3

13.3 km

Steeple Morden village centre

Highlight • Settlement

The church is in front of the Waggon & Horses pub

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4

17.1 km

Ashwell Village and Springs

Highlight • Settlement

The springs at the east end of the High St on the corner by Springhead are the source of the River Cam.

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5

18.1 km

View of Ashwell and the Upper Cam Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short climb from the A505 junction brings you over the rounded ridge to views across the upper valley of the River Cam, with the steeple of Ashwell church peeping above the hedgerows as you descend into the village.

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6

29.4 km

Sandon Pond

Highlight • Lake

There's a nice bench opposite for a nice rest

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7

31.8 km

Tree-Lined Avenue Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice straight descent through a tree-lined avenue.

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8

35.6 km

Therfield Climb to The Fox & Duck Pub

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Long but steady climb to Therfield, the highest place in eastern England (166m). Made worthwhile by the very welcome pub at the top.

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9

40.0 km

The Heath Sports Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

good spot for a quick lunch

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B

41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

1.99 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

4.54 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

25°C

14°C

7 %

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