Akesden to Claver End Road – Great Chishill Windmill loop from Great Chesterford

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Akesden to Claver End Road – Great Chishill Windmill loop from Great Chesterford

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Akesden to Claver End Road – Great Chishill Windmill loop from Great Chesterford

03:20

54.3km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.08 km

Coploe Chalk Pit Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2.71 km

View from the Highest Point of Cycle Highway 11

Highlight • Cycleway

Great section of cycle highway 11. Meandering and undulating single track road with couple of short sharp uphill sections but easy with electric bike. better route than along the main road which it parallels

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3.82 km

View from Coploe Road

Highlight • Cycleway

After some uphill you will receive this view for reinforcement

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8.44 km

Downhill Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fly down as fast as you dare southbound, given you have a clear view ahead. A real hard slog northbound.

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9.95 km

Arkesden to Claver End Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A great climb or descent in either direction.

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12.3 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Arkesden

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely and cool on a hot summer's day!

Tip by

32.1 km

The Knoll Shelter, Anstey

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great riding around Anstey. Try the Blind Fiddler Pub.

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35.3 km

Wynnel's Grove

Forest

36.3 km

Wigney Wood

Forest

40.2 km

Great Chishill Windmill

Highlight • Structure

A magnificent example of a Post Mill set in a commanding position with far reaching views...

Tip by

41.2 km

St. Mary's Church, Ashdon

Highlight • Historical Site

54.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.0 km

1.37 km

901 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

20.1 km

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

15°C

7°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Akesden to Claver End Road – Great Chishill Windmill loop from Great Chesterford

View from the Highest Point of Cycle Highway 11

View from Coploe Road

Downhill Country Lane

Arkesden to Claver End Road

St Mary the Virgin Church, Arkesden

The Knoll Shelter, Anstey

Great Chishill Windmill

St. Mary's Church, Ashdon

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