St Ives Bridge and Chapel – View of the Countryside loop from Willingham

St Ives Bridge and Chapel – View of the Countryside loop from Willingham

Moderate

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St Ives Bridge and Chapel – View of the Countryside loop from Willingham

03:06

78.1km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.5 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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10.9 km

Tom's Cakes

Highlight • Cafe

A cake paradise. Handily situated near the end of the Busway cycle route. Often busy so avoid peak times if you don't want to queue.

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11.3 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight • Bridge

St Ives Bridge is a 15th-century bridge crossing the River Great Ouse. It is noted for being one of only four bridges in England to incorporate a chapel, the monks …

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41.2 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Some great sweeping, dipping bends to lean into, and panoramic views across the countryside

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48.6 km

Smooth Straight Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New tarmac on a wide road with hardly any traffic makes a great stretch for an interval segment.

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49.5 km

Broad Close Spinney

Forest

52.4 km

West Grove

Forest

57.4 km

Greenwich Meridian Line Marker

Highlight • Monument

You can find similar markers on lots of roads in the area that cross the meridian line.

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63.5 km

Madingley Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climbs 30m in 800m with the steepest section in the middle - a good, sharp test. If descending, watch out for the mini-roundabout junction at the bottom past the church.

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78.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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