Longstanton is a village in South Cambridgeshire, England, situated within a distinctive fenland landscape. The area offers a mix of accessible, relatively flat terrain, agricultural expanses, and proximity to river valleys, providing a varied setting for outdoor activities. These features make it suitable for several sports like jogging, road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, and more. The landscape, while shaped by centuries of human activity, still presents numerous open spaces for exploration.
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24.4km
06:08
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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6.11km
01:33
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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30.7km
01:40
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Easy mountain bike ride.

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29.1km
01:35
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Easy mountain bike ride.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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119
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19.7km
01:07
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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34.2km
01:55
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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17.4km
00:59
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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166
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19.6km
00:47
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Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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27.6km
01:04
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Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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26.3km
01:02
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Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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76.6km
03:07
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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runners
20.5km
02:06
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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18.4km
01:54
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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00:47
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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00:53
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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18
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59.1km
03:21
250m
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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28.2km
01:34
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Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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18.5km
00:56
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Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Longstanton offers a variety of outdoor activities, including jogging, road cycling, hiking, and touring cycling. Mountain biking and gravel biking are also options. The area features more than 100 routes across these sports.
Longstanton is situated in a fenland landscape, characterized by low-lying terrain, agricultural expanses, and proximity to river valleys. The area provides accessible, relatively flat paths, with some routes passing by historic churches and ancient oak trees. The Fen Edge, where fens meet higher ground, is also a notable feature.
Longstanton has 39 dedicated jogging routes, with options ranging from moderate to hard difficulty. Popular choices include loops around Bug Hunter Waters and Airfield Lake – Kingfisher Pond. More details can be found in the Running Trails around Longstanton guide.
Longstanton is well-suited for cycling, particularly due to its connection to the Cambridge to St Ives Guided Busway Cycle Path. This path offers a car-free, flat route. There are 30 road cycling routes and 17 touring cycling routes available, with further information in the Road Cycling Routes around Longstanton and Cycling around Longstanton guides.
Longstanton features 31 hiking routes, with options for various fitness levels. Trails often include paved surfaces and offer rural walks on the outskirts of Cambridge. The Hiking around Longstanton guide provides specific trail information, including easy options.
Longstanton offers family-friendly routes, particularly along the Cambridge to St Ives Guided Busway Cycle Path, which is flat and car-free. Many paths are accessible and suitable for various ages. The region is highlighted as family-friendly on komoot.
Outdoor routes in Longstanton may pass by historic parish churches and ancient oak trees. The area also features water bodies like Bug Hunter Waters and Airfield Lake – Kingfisher Pond. The broader Cambridgeshire landscape includes river valleys such as the Cam, Mel, and Rhee.
Longstanton's outdoor routes are popular on komoot, with more than 15,000 visitors having shared experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars from over 900 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Longstanton, including Running Trails around Longstanton, Road Cycling Routes around Longstanton, and Hiking around Longstanton. Guides for touring cycling, mountain biking, easy hikes, and gravel biking are also available.
The official website for the Longstanton Parish Council is longstanton-pc.gov.uk. Contact information, including a phone number, can typically be found on their website.
Longstanton offers options for both mountain biking and gravel biking. There is 1 mountain biking route and specific guides available for Gravel biking around Longstanton and MTB Trails around Longstanton.
Yes, Longstanton provides easy hiking routes suitable for various skill levels. A dedicated guide for Easy hikes around Longstanton is available on komoot.

