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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Roos Byway loop from Saffron Walden

East Of England

Saffron Walden — Market Town – Roos Byway loop from Saffron Walden

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

riders

Saffron Walden — Market Town – Roos Byway loop from Saffron Walden

02:11

33.3km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

119 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.

Tip by

2

510 m

Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta)

Highlight • Cafe

This cafe has now changed management and is called Waffle and Coffee. Still has bike racks and outside seating although I did not see the bike locks last time I …

Tip by

3

1.59 km

Sheds Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great off road segment which includes a 'grass up the middle' track, some fields and a nice gravel.

Tip by

5.77 km

Hill's Wood

Forest

5

14.1 km

Helions Bumpstead Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just inside the field off a quiet lane. 126m above sea level.

Tip by

6

25.5 km

Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

28.0 km

Six Acre Wood

Forest

8

28.8 km

Roos Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fun/Fast Gravel & Dirt track.

Tip by

9

32.6 km

Debden Road Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

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.

Tip by

10

33.1 km

The Railway Arms

Highlight • Pub

Saffron Walden’s first community owned pub!

The meeting point for Saffron Social Cyclists & Field Trippers cycling groups.

Tip by

B

33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

9.73 km

3.89 km

1.42 km

Surfaces

13.4 km

10.7 km

8.93 km

289 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

7°C

52 %

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