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View of Wimpole Estate – Ashwell Street Byway loop from Shepreth

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View of Wimpole Estate – Ashwell Street Byway loop from Shepreth

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View of Wimpole Estate – Ashwell Street Byway loop from Shepreth

07:24

99.6km

550m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 52.4 km for 203 m

After 93.9 km for 281 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.17 km

View of Cambridgeshire Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views over Cambridgeshire

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10.7 km

View of Wimpole Estate

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.9 km

Kingston Wood

Forest

52.5 km

Gibraltar Farm Barn – Special Operations Executive Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The barn from which SOE Operatives were provided their equipment and parachutes before departing the secret airfield at Tempsford. The airfield was disguised as a farm and this, the last remaining building, serves as a memorial.
Although it is on private land, it is accessible easily from the bridleway by a short bike push if you really want to follow the rules, or an even quicker cycle on the concrete access road. Take a bike light or phone torch as, although it isn't dark inside, it will help you if you wish to read the tributes and dedications in some of the alcoves.
Worth linking with the other memorial 2.5 miles away in Tempsford Village

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55.7 km

Sandy Countryside Path

Highlight • Climb

A tough little climb if you're coming from the north, lasting about 1km with maximum gradients of 12%. If you're going down the other way, this is a really fun downhill section and you can pick up quite a bit of speed!

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58.1 km

Tree Nursery

Forest

63.2 km

Sutton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

70.6 km

Rutted Dirt Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Massive ruts from 4x4. Avoid unless you like falling off or pushing your bike

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80.5 km

Arbury Banks

Archaeological Site

81.2 km

View from Claybush Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from Claybushill, so peaceful

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83.1 km

Ashwell Street Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ashwell Street Byway follows part of an old Roman Road. An unpaved grassy trail suitable for cycling (mtb or gravel bikes), horse riding or walking. Free parking, shops and coffe shop in Ashwell village; or cycle there on quiet local roads or bridleways from Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin or Stevenage.

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99.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

27.2 km

27.1 km

2.50 km

1.89 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.7 km

21.9 km

20.3 km

8.95 km

3.23 km

1.60 km

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

25°C

14°C

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View of Wimpole Estate – Ashwell Street Byway loop from Shepreth

View of Cambridgeshire Countryside

View of Wimpole Estate

Gibraltar Farm Barn – Special Operations Executive Memorial

Sandy Countryside Path

Sutton Bridge

Rutted Dirt Path

View from Claybush Hill

Ashwell Street Byway

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