Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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22.3 km

Ashwell Village and Springs

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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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27.4 km

RAF Steeple Morden Memorial

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Plaque and memorial for Royal Air Force Steeple Morden. The airfield was operational during the Second World War; initially as a dispersal field for RAF Bomber Command; then used by …

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38.9 km

Teacake Cafe

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Simple but delicious menu of sandwiches, scones & cakes. If it's warm enough, head to the garden out the back - worth a visit

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57.8 km

Arkesden Village

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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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66.2 km

The Street (Gt Hormead to Stocking Pelham)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Heading westbound over the open fields between Sheepcote Lane and East End is not for the faint of heart, uphill most of the way and no matter the weather, the wind is always blowing a gale in your face.

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87.0 km

Cromer Windmill

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Nice descent towards Cromer with a swinging right / left double corner which you can take flat out with the right line (but stay on your own side of the road in case of oncoming traffic around the bend).

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97.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.4 km

7.31 km

5.06 km

1.44 km

111 m

Surfaces

83.2 km

14.0 km

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 21 December

10°C

7°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Ashwell Village and Springs

RAF Steeple Morden Memorial

Teacake Cafe

Arkesden Village

The Street (Gt Hormead to Stocking Pelham)

Cromer Windmill

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