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Cam Towpath – Jesus Green loop from Cambridge North

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Cam Towpath – Jesus Green loop from Cambridge North

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Cam Towpath – Jesus Green loop from Cambridge North

01:11

11.4km

30m

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: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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731 m

Cam Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely level path that runs alongside the river.

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3.85 km

Jesus Green

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On the banks of the River Cam, Jesus Green is a public park which is incredibly popular on warm summer days. Avenues of horse chestnut and London plane trees line …

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4.83 km

Gonville and Caius College

Highlight • Historical Site

Caius is one of the oldest and largest colleges of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1348, the College combines the best of Cambridge tradition with 21st century teaching and …

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4.87 km

Great St Mary's Church, Cambridge

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary the Great is a Church of England parish and university church at the north end of King's Parade in central Cambridge, England. It is known locally as Great …

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5.27 km

Pembroke College Gardens

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Pembrooke is the third oldest college in Cambridge and dates back to the mid-14th century. With a bit of luck, the park is also open during exam periods when most …

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6.07 km

Parker's Piece

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This 10ha of common land is named after Edward Parker who farmed it and was a cook at Trinity College who owned the land before 1613. It is now regarded …

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11.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

3.21 km

1.19 km

1.13 km

308 m

293 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

4.86 km

320 m

308 m

202 m

121 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

20°C

12°C

30 %

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Cam Towpath – Jesus Green loop from Cambridge North

Cam Towpath

Jesus Green

Gonville and Caius College

Great St Mary's Church, Cambridge

Pembroke College Gardens

Parker's Piece

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