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The Ickleton Lion – Scenic Rural Lane loop from Whittlesford Parkway

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The Ickleton Lion – Scenic Rural Lane loop from Whittlesford Parkway

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5.0

(10)

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The Ickleton Lion – Scenic Rural Lane loop from Whittlesford Parkway

01:19

22.1km

90m

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: July 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 203 m

After 21.9 km for 203 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.65 km

St Mary and St John Church, Hinxton

Highlight • Historical Site

The name Hinxton is a contraction of Hengestestun, "the town of Hengest".[2]

The village of Hinxton is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Hestitona, as Hyngeston in the …

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5.15 km

Martin's Front Gate

Highlight • Structure

Can navigate to 'the rev's house'. Good place to obtain wood. Currently not open to the public.

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5.52 km

The Ickleton Lion

Highlight • Pub

Recently refurbished and reopened June 2025 as a community owned freehouse. Open 7 days a week, Mon & Tues from 4pm; Wed to Sun from 12pm.

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6.91 km

Scenic Rural Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The road surface isn't great, particularly on the western half of the segment. Watch out for potholes and mounds of loose stones.

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17.0 km

Lovely coffee shop in Duxford Village serving coffee, drinks, cakes all day with food from 10:30am-2:30pm, takeaway 4pm-6:30pm (Fri & Sat), 10:30am-3pm (last orders 2:30pm)(Sunday), 10:30am-2:30pm (Weds & Thurs)
Nice area at the rear to enjoy the sunshine

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22.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

4.98 km

446 m

375 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

1.08 km

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

24°C

14°C

20 %

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The Ickleton Lion – Scenic Rural Lane loop from Whittlesford Parkway

St Mary and St John Church, Hinxton

Martin's Front Gate

The Ickleton Lion

Scenic Rural Lane

FOUR Duxford Cafe

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