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Coton Cycleway – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge

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Coton Cycleway – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge

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Coton Cycleway – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge

01:04

18.0km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 11, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.0 km for 58 m

After 16.4 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.09 km

Coton Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Pretty straight stretch along the south side of the West Campus of Cambridge University.

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6.65 km

Sculpture Railings

Highlight • Structure

What a nice scuplture framing the historic church here. Really worth seeing and great photospot.

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15.0 km

Magdalene College, Cambridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The college was founded in 1428 as a Benedictine hostel, in time coming to be known as Buckingham College, before being refounded in 1542 as the College of St Mary …

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15.2 km

Museum of Cambridge

Highlight • Monument

Opening times and visitor information at museumofcambridge.org.uk

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16.1 km

The River Cam in Cambridge

Highlight • River

If you're visiting Cambridge for the first time, this is one of the quintessential views of the river Cam. You'll see plenty of punting boats on the river.

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16.5 km

The Backs

Highlight • Religious Site

An area of parkland along the River Cam, the Cambridge Backs, or usually known as The Backs, give a different perspective of the Cambridge Colleges. Across the water, the backs …

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16.8 km

Cambridge University Library Tea Room

Highlight • Other

Almost looks like a bunker for books in its massive architecture.

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

3.06 km

938 m

425 m

332 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

1.12 km

492 m

210 m

155 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

28°C

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Coton Cycleway – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge

Coton Cycleway

Sculpture Railings

Magdalene College, Cambridge

Museum of Cambridge

The River Cam in Cambridge

The Backs

Cambridge University Library Tea Room

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