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Elmdon Climb – Arkesden Village loop from Whittlesford Parkway

Elmdon Climb – Arkesden Village loop from Whittlesford Parkway

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Elmdon Climb – Arkesden Village loop from Whittlesford Parkway

02:18

48.2km

430m

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

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 48.0 km for 249 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.88 km

Elmdon Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Little rough as country road but worth it

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14.9 km

Congratulations, you've reached the highest point - for roadies - in the county (the actual county top is ~500m west of you at 147m in Roughway Wood, accessible by a bridleway for our gravel-loving compatriots).

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20.1 km

Meesdenhall Wood

Forest

20.8 km

Chamberlain's Wood

Forest

21.5 km

Black Horse

Highlight • Other

29.9 km

Arkesden Village

Highlight • Settlement

Quintessential Cambridgeshire village, complete with thatched roofs and a small village green. Incredibly peaceful place to stop for a break after the gentle climb.

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32.2 km

Tree Tunnel Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful quiet lane that winds uphill through a tunnel of trees that meet overhead. There’s a bench at the viewpoint next to the junction at the top of the lane.

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38.5 km

Chrishall Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A straight 700m climb with a shallow but steady 3.5% gradient - you can see the top from the bottom so good for a quick hill climb contest in the big ring.

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48.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

688 m

507 m

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

10.4 km

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 29 May

27°C

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Elmdon Climb – Arkesden Village loop from Whittlesford Parkway

Elmdon Climb

Highest Road in Essex (139 m)

Black Horse

Arkesden Village

Tree Tunnel Lane

Chrishall Climb

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