Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.92 km

Bushel and Strike Pub

Highlight • Other

4.30 km

Ashwell Springs Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Great place to dip your feet after the ride!

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4.47 km

Rhubarb and Mustard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe offering drinks and cake.

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4.49 km

Freshwater Spring

Highlight • River

4.53 km

Ashwell Village and Springs

Highlight • Settlement

The springs at the east end of the High St on the corner by Springhead are the source of the River Cam.

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5.52 km

Newnham Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A decent workout; climbing up from Ashwell, my heart rate was over 170 most of the way up.

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7.28 km

View of Ashwell Countryside

Highlight • Trail

Stunning views, some badger setts and clay and chalk surfaces which are slippy when wet.

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10.4 km

Christopher's Wood

Forest

10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

1.15 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

4.22 km

4.07 km

2.12 km

471 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 18 March

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Bushel and Strike Pub

Ashwell Springs Nature Reserve

Rhubarb and Mustard Café

Freshwater Spring

Ashwell Village and Springs

Newnham Hill Climb

View of Ashwell Countryside

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