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Kennett (E Cambs)

Icknield Way Cycle Trail – Phoenix Cycleworks loop from Kennett

Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Cambridgeshire
East Cambridgeshire
Kennett (E Cambs)

Icknield Way Cycle Trail – Phoenix Cycleworks loop from Kennett

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Icknield Way Cycle Trail – Phoenix Cycleworks loop from Kennett

03:16

50.5km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 48.1 km for 107 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.81 km

The Purple Pantry

Highlight • Cafe

Farm shop, deli & cafe, right on the Icknield way. There's outside seating and they were happy for us to fill up water bottles from the outside tap.

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2

9.47 km

Icknield Way Cycle Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide tyres recommended when it’s dry...the sand is super deep in places. Beautiful view across the heathlands

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3

12.3 km

Seven Tree Road

Highlight • Trail

The views are wonderful here, but be ready for some deeper sand that will blunt your progress. Great 'cross practice at least!

We stuck to the edges of the trail …

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13.1 km

Deadman's Grave

Nature Reserve

5

13.3 km

From Wikipedia, Deadman's Grave, Icklingham

Deadman's Grave, Icklingham is a 127.3-hectare (315-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Icklingham in Suffolk. It is a Nature Conservation Review site, …

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6

16.3 km

Berners Heath — Stone Wall with Hole

Highlight • Historical Site

Old tank firing range target - take a look at the Google maps satellite images in the field opposite and you'll see an old bombing target - X marks the spot!

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7

31.4 km

King's Forest Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Located near Bury St Edmunds, King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary.

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8

48.2 km

Phoenix Cycleworks

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop off along the Icknield Way. The cafe is excellent so we stocked up on coffee and cake. Recommended.

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9

48.3 km

Phoenix Cycleworks is a bike shop, coffee shop and bike park. It is worth coming out this way if you want to check it out. You will need to book …

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B

50.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

17.6 km

3.45 km

1.97 km

1.94 km

1.91 km

Surfaces

29.0 km

15.2 km

4.18 km

1.55 km

506 m

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