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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Audley End House loop from Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden — Market Town – Audley End House loop from Saffron Walden

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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Audley End House loop from Saffron Walden

01:20

27.7km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely old market town. It’s wealth created from growing saffron from crocus during the medieval period. A fantastic selection of cafes including a bike shop that does excellent coffee.

Tip by

3.14 km

Audley End House

Highlight • Historical Site

House and gardens are only for entry (about £ 20) to visit. Part of the park is freely accessible from the village.

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Tip by

6.06 km

Catmere End Crossroads

Highlight • Structure

Two nice descents from here: a shallow one towards Audley End or a steeper one towards Littlebury.

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10.3 km

Howe Wood Bluebell Woods and Trig Point

Highlight • Cycleway

Bit of a climb to get here but once at the top amazing views and a nice flowing stretch of road down to the cross roads.

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15.5 km

Elmdon Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Little rough as country road but worth it

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19.2 km

Sweeping Country Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Elevated views out across the country and great tarmac on a quiet lane.

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21.2 km

Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tree lined avenue, gentle climb.

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26.7 km

Built in 1913 for the Borough of Saffron Walden Water Works. Approximately 28 metres high red brick Edwardian tower was designed by architect AH Forbes and constructed by local builder J Custerson. Now listed.

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27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

852 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

1.54 km

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 20 July

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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Audley End House loop from Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Audley End House

Catmere End Crossroads

Howe Wood Bluebell Woods and Trig Point

Elmdon Climb

Sweeping Country Lane

Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere

Debden Road Water Tower

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