St Ives Town Centre – Far Fen Lake loop from Willingham

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St Ives Town Centre – Far Fen Lake loop from Willingham

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St Ives Town Centre – Far Fen Lake loop from Willingham

01:26

25.4km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.8 km

St Ives Town Centre

Highlight • Monument

St Ives is a place to rest from a long ride and grab a bite. Most importantly, this is where the busway ends which is
the easiest way to return to Cambridge.

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16.9 km

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This is great cycle path. Next time I would start from St Ives and head to Cambridge.

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17.4 km

Benches Along the Busway Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The busway cycle path provides plenty of spots to stop and take in a view or have some refreshments.

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17.9 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Amazing cycle lane right through the Fens. Beautiful water views on both sides, an absolute pleasure!

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18.7 km

Far Fen Lake

Highlight • Lake

Part of the RSPB Nature Reserve, Far Fen Lake is recognisable by the island near its eastern shore.

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20.3 km

View of St Andrew's Church, Histon

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice scenery from the busway, plenty of sheep and horses in the nearby fields as well as other wildlife.

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

9.54 km

4.60 km

911 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 9 November

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St Ives Town Centre – Far Fen Lake loop from Willingham

St Ives Town Centre

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Benches Along the Busway Cycle Path

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Far Fen Lake

View of St Andrew's Church, Histon

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