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Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta) – Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere loop from Great Chesterford

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Uttlesford
Littlebury

Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta) – Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere loop from Great Chesterford

Moderate

5.0

(13)

22

riders

Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta) – Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere loop from Great Chesterford

02:01

33.3km

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.26 km

The Cosy Kettle Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

Good bar and good food. Also has coffee bar area. Off road courtyard for bikes and seating

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2

6.44 km

This cafe has now changed management and is called Waffle and Coffee. Still has bike racks and outside seating although I did not see the bike locks last time I …

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3

6.65 km

Bronte Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bicycle friendly cafe in the heart of Saffron Walden run by two keen cyclists!

Delicious coffee, hot chocolate, pastries and more! They also stock a few bike spares and energy gels/bars.

Well worth a visit if you're cycling through!

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4

7.63 km

The Railway Arms

Highlight • Pub

Saffron Walden’s first community owned pub!

The meeting point for Saffron Social Cyclists & Field Trippers cycling groups.

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5

10.2 km

Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tree lined avenue, gentle climb.

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17.8 km

Townend Plantation

Forest

7

19.0 km

Fast Downhill Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Pretty fast downhill southbound. There's a slight levelling out one third of the way down, but your momentum should see you keep your speed up. Heavy going, but not a gut-buster northbound.

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8

21.9 km

The Mixing Shed Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Plenty of indoor and outdoor space with a large bike rail for parking. Good ☕️ and also passed the sausage roll test with flying colours.

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27.4 km

The Willows

Forest

B

33.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

1.04 km

934 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

1.55 km

210 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 30 July

24°C

14°C

20 %

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