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River Cam Pathway – Cam Towpath loop from Cambridge

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East Of England

River Cam Pathway – Cam Towpath loop from Cambridge

Moderate

4.4

(11)

658

runners

River Cam Pathway – Cam Towpath loop from Cambridge

01:07

10.8km

10m

Running

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

142 m

Midsummer Common

Highlight • Natural

Midsummer Common is an area of common land close to Cambridge city centre, situated on the south bank of the River Cam. The common hosts a packed calendar of events …

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2

2.49 km

River Cam Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely cycle/walk from Cambridge to Waterbeach pub to greet you in WB. Pint?

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3.10 km

The Reach

Lake

4

5.31 km

Baits Bite Lock

Highlight • Structure

Useful shortcut from the river path to Horningsea.

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5

7.95 km

Cam Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely level path that runs alongside the river.

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6

9.40 km

Cambridge Museum of Technology

Highlight • Structure

Cambridge Museum of Technology is the home of our industrial heritage. Learn about the story of sewage and waste disposal in the Victorian pumping station. Discover Cambridge’s forgotten industries in …

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B

10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

1.71 km

1.48 km

476 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

3.70 km

1.26 km

615 m

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