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East Of England

Huntingdonshire

Valve Tower at Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Ellington

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Huntingdonshire

Valve Tower at Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Ellington

Moderate

3.0

(1)

11

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Valve Tower at Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Ellington

02:01

33.6km

180m

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: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.23 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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2

7.73 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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3

7.75 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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4

10.7 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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5

17.6 km

Kimbolton School

Highlight • Monument

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

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6

18.5 km

St Andrew's Church, Kimbolton

Highlight • Religious Site

B

33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

4.81 km

1.42 km

1.32 km

125 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

7.21 km

1.32 km

807 m

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