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Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Alconbury

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Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Alconbury

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Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Alconbury

02:57

49.5km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.3 km

Stow Longa Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Nice village with a few benches to stop for some fuel

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16.4 km

Kimbolton School

Highlight • Monument

It may look like an NT stately home, but it's actually a private school.

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25.7 km

The Wheatsheaf Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pub that serves food and drink. Perfectly placed to visit while completing Grafham Waters.

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28.7 km

Grafham Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Grafham Water is a site of Special scientific Interest covering almost 2000 acres. Built in 1965, it is the 8th largest reservoir in England. The lake hosts a water sport …

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28.7 km

Valve Tower at Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

Built in the 1960s, the Valve Tower at Grafham Water is space age in design. It houses the equipment used to regulate the flow of water. The reservoir was built …

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29.0 km

Best done anti clockwise, which not only is naturally faster but also means you don't accidentally miss an important section easily missed going clockwise, if missed the result is hitting the main road for 1.5mile.

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31.5 km

Grafham Trout Community Pub & Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely little village pub selling local ale.
Opening times are limited.
Thurs 18:00 - 22:00
Fri 18:00 - 23:00
Sat 13:00 - 23:00
Sun. 13:00 - 19:00

Should they be closed there is a lovely little community shop next door.

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42.5 km

Stukeley Meadows Linear Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

49.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

11.5 km

2.66 km

1.35 km

908 m

138 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

17.6 km

885 m

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 5 August

22°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Alconbury

Stow Longa Village Green

St Andrew's Church, Kimbolton

Kimbolton School

The Wheatsheaf Pub

Grafham Water

Valve Tower at Grafham Water

Grafham Water

Grafham Trout Community Pub & Shop

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