Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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947 m

Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge

The Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs is an English Roman Catholic parish church in Cambridge. It is a large Gothic Revival church built between 1885 and 1890. The church is Grade II-listed.

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1.14 km

The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute

This is a centre for research into the polar regions and glaciology worldwide. It was founded in 1920 as the national memorial to Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his companions. …

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1.37 km

Hobson's Conduit Monument, Cambridge

In the late 1500s, Cambridge was affected by the plague and other fatal infections. These were thought to be caused by ‘bad air’ resulting from the sewage contaminated water in …

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1.67 km

Fitzwilliam Museum

The Fitzwilliam Museum is the art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge, located on Trumpington Street opposite Fitzwilliam Street in central Cambridge, England. Admission is free.

The museum …

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1.77 km

Peterhouse College, Cambridge

Peterhouse is the oldest of the Cambridge colleges, founded by Hugo de Balsham, Bishop of Ely in 1284 and granted its charter by King Edward I. The College is a …

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1.97 km

St Botolph's Church, Cambridge

The church offers a moment of peace and contemplation in the bustle of the tourists in Cambridge. Cambridge is beautiful, but the weekend can be really busy. The peace in the church was very welcome.

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2.16 km

Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College

This bridge cannot be entered by visitors during the exam period, but you have a better view from the neighboring bridge anyway.

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2.56 km

King's College Chapel, Cambridge

Visitor information is available at kings.cam.ac.uk/visit/index.html

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2.71 km

View of King's College Chapel from The Backs

An area of parkland along the River Cam, the Cambridge Backs, or usually known as The Backs, give a different perspective of the Cambridge Colleges. Across the water, the backs …

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3.47 km

Trinity College Chapel

Dating back to Tudor times, the building of Trinity College Chapel was started by Queen Mary and finished by Queen Elizabeth I. It is open to both visitors and member of the college. For more information see the website trinitycollegechapel.com

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3.79 km

Punting on the River Cam

With a nice view over the ponts on the Cam and quite many pubs around.

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4.16 km

Jesus Green and River Cam

On the banks of the River Cam, Jesus Green is a public park which is incredibly popular on warm summer days. Avenues of horse chestnut and London plane trees line …

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4.89 km

Midsummer Common

Midsummer Common is an area of common land close to Cambridge city centre, situated on the south bank of the River Cam. The common hosts a packed calendar of events …

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5.75 km

Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Those who have the opportunity should take a look inside the courtyards and buildings - it's worth it.

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6.14 km

Parker's Piece

This 10ha of common land is named after Edward Parker who farmed it and was a cook at Trinity College who owned the land before 1613. It is now regarded …

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7.83 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.81 km

1.94 km

1.70 km

875 m

506 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

545 m

465 m

229 m

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Cambridge loop of the colleges & the River Cam

Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge

The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute

Hobson's Conduit Monument, Cambridge

Fitzwilliam Museum

Peterhouse College, Cambridge

St Botolph's Church, Cambridge

Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College

King's College Chapel, Cambridge

View of King's College Chapel from The Backs

Trinity College Chapel

Punting on the River Cam

Jesus Green and River Cam

Midsummer Common

Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Parker's Piece

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