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South Cambridgeshire

St Ives Town Centre – St Ives Bridge and Chapel loop from Cambridge North

Road cycling routes

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

St Ives Town Centre – St Ives Bridge and Chapel loop from Cambridge North

Moderate

4.6

(48)

826

riders

St Ives Town Centre – St Ives Bridge and Chapel loop from Cambridge North

01:58

48.2km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 230 m

After 48.0 km for 230 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

421 m

Cambridge to St Ives Guided Busway Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a former rail line, converted to a guided bus lane i.e. closed to traffic except buses, which are kept to their concrete "rail tracks". The cycle lane runs …

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2

20.9 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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3

21.0 km

St Ives Town Centre

Highlight • Monument

St Ives is a place to rest from a long ride and grab a bite. Most importantly, this is where the busway ends which is
the easiest way to return to Cambridge.

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4

21.4 km

The Commute Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cycle cafe.

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5

21.8 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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6

40.6 km

Cambridge Guided Busway Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Worth venturing of the path to look at the lakes at Fen Drayton

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7

42.1 km

Cambridge Guided Busway Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Please bear in mind the busway is not lit - you'll need to ensure you have lights as there's very little 'surrounding illumination' to see if you're riding the busway at night

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B

48.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

9.08 km

1.42 km

762 m

472 m

206 m

Surfaces

43.9 km

3.82 km

285 m

112 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

97 %

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