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The Backs – Bronze Relief Map of Cambridge loop from Girton College (University of Cambridge)

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The Backs – Bronze Relief Map of Cambridge loop from Girton College (University of Cambridge)

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The Backs – Bronze Relief Map of Cambridge loop from Girton College (University of Cambridge)

04:17

16.7km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 86 m for 501 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 587 m for 56 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 16.0 km for 579 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

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Bus stop

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4.67 km

Cambridge University Real Tennis Club

Highlight • Structure

Two courts where you can play the original racquet sport from which the modern game of lawn tennis is derived. It is based on the racquetless game of jeu de paume, the ancestor of modern handball and racquet games.

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4.86 km

Cambridge University Library Tea Room

Highlight • Other

Almost looks like a bunker for books in its massive architecture.

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5.20 km

The Backs

Highlight • Religious Site

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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5.36 km

King's College Cambridge University

Highlight • Religious Site

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

Translated by Google •

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5.56 km

Bronze Relief Map of Cambridge

Highlight • Structure

Model for the blind - also a good overview of the layout for the seeing.

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6.42 km

Selwyn College, University of Cambridge

Highlight • Historical Site

George Augustus Selwyn was the first Bishop of New Zealand 1841-68, and at the end of his life, Bishop of Lichfield (1868-78). He helped to create not only the Church …

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9.54 km

Coton Countryside Reserve

Nature Reserve

12.7 km

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The entry is free of charge. You can visit the cementry, as well the visitor centre with great interactive informations. Especially the visitor center is valuable.

In summary is the cementry a very thought-provoking place.

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

4.79 km

1.91 km

870 m

730 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.38 km

3.80 km

2.76 km

1.94 km

821 m

805 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 24 May

32°C

15°C

0 %

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The Backs – Bronze Relief Map of Cambridge loop from Girton College (University of Cambridge)

Cambridge University Real Tennis Club

Cambridge University Library Tea Room

The Backs

King's College Cambridge University

Bronze Relief Map of Cambridge

Selwyn College, University of Cambridge

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

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