Grantchester Village – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge

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Grantchester Village – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge

Easy

riders

Grantchester Village – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge

01:35

29.1km

120m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.73 km for 344 m

After 17.1 km for 62 m

After 21.3 km for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.92 km

Madingley Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climbs 30m in 800m with the steepest section in the middle - a good, sharp test. If descending, watch out for the mini-roundabout junction at the bottom past the church.

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12.9 km

Greenwich Meridian Line Marker

Highlight • Monument

You can find similar markers on lots of roads in the area that cross the meridian line.

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17.1 km

Barton Village Pond

Lake

20.9 km

Grantchester Village

Highlight • Settlement

Scenic little village with 4 pubs and its own TV show. The coffee van is outside the Cambridge Gin distillery on the high street 10am-3pm every day except Mondays for a quick pick-up.

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21.4 km

The Orchard Tea Garden, Grantchester

Highlight • Cafe

Relaxing at its best. It is self service, thus park your bike, get your afternoon tea (or other refreshment) at the bar and then find one of the widely spaced spots under the trees in the Orchard.

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22.1 km

Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Off-road route from A10 to Grantchester

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26.0 km

The Fen Causeway

Highlight • Structure

Can often see cows grazing in the middle of Cambridge as you go down Fen Causeway

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26.7 km

King's College Cambridge University

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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27.2 km

The River Cam in Cambridge

Highlight • River

If you're visiting Cambridge for the first time, this is one of the quintessential views of the river Cam. You'll see plenty of punting boats on the river.

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