The River Cam in Cambridge – Jesus Green loop from Cambridge North

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The River Cam in Cambridge – Jesus Green loop from Cambridge North

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The River Cam in Cambridge – Jesus Green loop from Cambridge North

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41.8km

140m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. 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 0 m for 208 m

After 25.3 km for 98 m

After 41.6 km for 208 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.68 km

Saint Andrew's Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fabulous coffee, breakfasts and assortment of home made cakes!

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6.39 km

Cuckoo Lane / Guns Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravel and single track from Rampton to Histon. Flat and Quick in the summer

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11.1 km

Northstowe didn't exisit until recently. The first families moved in during 2017 and by 2040 it is expected to be a modern and sustainable town housing 24,000 people. There are plenty of greenspaces, such as the ponds, trails and parkland at Northstowe Water Park.

The whole town is built on the site of the former barracks of RAF Oakington, an airfield that played a crucial role during the Second World War. The Pathfinder Long Distance Trail, which honours the memory of the region's brave pilots, passes by the new town.

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14.9 km

Wilson's Road Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycleway- New Bridge open - Wilson's rd, Longstanton/Huntingdon rd - single track before bridge & compact gravel the last stretch (opposite in reverse).

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15.0 km

Longstanton Cycleway Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Smooth shortcut if you find yourself forced to change direction because of strong wsw headwinds 🌬🚴‍♂️🙂

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26.8 km

Grassy Path on the Wimpole Way

Highlight • Trail

Scenic yes, but I do not recall any gravel. It did tend to be quite muddy in parts in late-October.

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28.9 km

Starve Goose Plantation

Forest

35.7 km

Cobbett’s Corner

Forest

36.3 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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37.6 km

Jesus Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 the pathways and a 90m outdoor pool, the Jesus Green Lido is open all year round (shorter opening hours during the winter).

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