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Sweeping Country Lane – Saffron Walden — Market Town loop from Saffron Walden

Sweeping Country Lane – Saffron Walden — Market Town loop from Saffron Walden

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Sweeping Country Lane – Saffron Walden — Market Town loop from Saffron Walden

02:09

32.3km

290m

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: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.06 km

Icknield Way Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Singletrack through the trees! Muddy in winter and nettly in summer, take your pick

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10.2 km

Burton Wood

Forest

13.6 km

Icknield Way Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A section of bridlepath with a bit of everything. Ups, Downs, M11 Crossing, Singletrack, Stingers, Crop fields.

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16.3 km

Icknield Way Wheat Field Path

Highlight • Trail

A long, long, climb southbound. Bumpy and rutted into the usually prevailing SW wind.

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16.9 km

Sweeping Country Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Elevated views out across the country and great tarmac on a quiet lane.

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20.3 km

Gravel Path on Icknield Way Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Loose gravel track through the trees.

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21.9 km

Ann's Wood

Forest

23.7 km

Littlebury Green Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A bridleway around the edge of the woods and then a little singletrack to finish. Often you'll spot lots of deer around sunrise or sunset.

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25.5 km

Farm Track Through Blue Flower Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gentle off road climb or a cruise downhill. Bridges over the M11 and railway line.

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30.4 km

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely old market town. It’s wealth created from growing saffron from crocus during the medieval period. A fantastic selection of cafes including a bike shop that does excellent coffee.

Tip by

32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

10.9 km

5.90 km

1.61 km

622 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

14.0 km

1.84 km

833 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Sweeping Country Lane – Saffron Walden — Market Town loop from Saffron Walden

Icknield Way Singletrack

Icknield Way Bridleway

Icknield Way Wheat Field Path

Sweeping Country Lane

Gravel Path on Icknield Way Trail

Littlebury Green Bridleway

Farm Track Through Blue Flower Fields

Saffron Walden — Market Town

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