Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth is a civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, offering a varied landscape for outdoor activities. The region features rolling chalk downland, open landscapes, and a gently undulating lowland plateau, providing diverse terrain. This area supports several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and more, with routes that traverse historical paths and natural features.
Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth provides more than 30 routes across several sports, including road cycling, hiking, jogging, and mountain biking. Over 13,000 visitors…
98
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4.4
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4.6
(8)
10
riders
40.7km
02:54
290m
290m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
14
riders
25.1km
01:44
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
99.8km
07:24
550m
550m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(2)
6
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(29)
140
hikers
11.9km
03:15
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51
hikers
5.97km
01:40
110m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45
hikers
6.47km
01:49
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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49
hikers
8.53km
02:19
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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107
runners
6.17km
00:38
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

85
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
runners
8.44km
00:54
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
11
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(3)
100
riders
39.0km
01:38
170m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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61
riders
58.3km
02:23
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

64
riders
48.2km
02:07
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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44
riders
32.1km
01:15
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
(1)
23
riders
60.3km
03:38
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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15
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
19
riders
52.1km
03:12
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
18
riders
29.3km
01:50
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
53.6km
03:53
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
32.3km
02:26
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
5
riders
26.7km
01:58
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
44.3km
02:45
200m
200m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The area features a network of public rights of way and suitable paths for cyclists. More than 30 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Yes, road cycling is a popular activity in Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth. Routes often feature gentle climbs and panoramic views across the South Cambridgeshire landscape. For specific routes, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth guide.
The region features an extensive network of 24 public rights of way, totaling over 13.3 miles (21.3 kilometers). These paths are generally easy-going with no steep hills and few gates, making them accessible for various fitness levels. Long-distance trails like the Icknield Way Path also pass through the parish. Explore options in the Hiking around Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth guide.
Bridleways and byways in Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth accommodate mountain biking. Sections of the Icknield Way are suitable for mountain biking, and the Ashwell Street Byway provides an off-road path with varied surfaces. Find more details in the MTB Trails around Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth guide.
The landscape around Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth is characterized by rolling chalk downland and open landscapes. It is a gently undulating lowland plateau, with some routes offering gentle climbs. Off-road paths, such as the Ashwell Street Byway, feature varied surfaces including gravel and singletrack.
Many public rights of way for hiking and jogging are easy-going with no steep hills, making them accessible. For hiking, the Easy hikes around Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth guide provides suitable options. Cycling routes also include options with gentle terrain.
Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth offers several jogging trails, utilizing the extensive network of public rights of way. These paths are generally flat and well-maintained. For detailed routes, consult the Running Trails around Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth guide.
Outdoor activities in Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth are popular, with over 13,000 visitors having explored routes in the area. The routes have received more than 1,100 ratings, averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Routes often pass through rolling chalk downland and open landscapes, offering panoramic views. The area includes waterways such as the rivers Mel, Rhee (Cam), and Shep, and woodlands like Ford Wood and Keith Wood. Nearby Wimpole Hall and Gardens also provide extensive parkland and scenic views.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth, covering various sports. These include guides for Road Cycling, Hiking, Running, MTB Trails, Touring Cycling, and Gravel Biking.
The official website for Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth Parish Council is bassingbournparishcouncil.gov.uk. For direct inquiries, the Parish Clerk can be reached at 07549 209330.
Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth offers routes suitable for touring cycling, utilizing the area's gently undulating terrain and scenic roads. These routes allow for exploration of the local landscape and villages. A dedicated Cycling around Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth guide is available.
Yes, gravel biking is an option in Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth, particularly on byways and paths with varied surfaces. The Ashwell Street Byway, for example, offers sections suitable for gravel riding. Explore specific routes in the Gravel biking around Bassingbourn-Cum-Kneesworth guide.

