The River Cam in Cambridge – Stapleford to Babraham Track loop from Cambridge North

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The River Cam in Cambridge – Stapleford to Babraham Track loop from Cambridge North

Moderate

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The River Cam in Cambridge – Stapleford to Babraham Track loop from Cambridge North

02:27

40.0km

150m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 208 m

After 11.5 km for 132 m

After 35.0 km for 66 m

After 39.8 km for 208 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.34 km

The River Cam in Cambridge

Highlight • River

If you're visiting Cambridge for the first time, this is one of the quintessential views of the river Cam. You'll see plenty of punting boats on the river.

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5.92 km

Cobbett’s Corner

Forest

6.44 km

Selwyn College, University of Cambridge

Highlight • Historical Site

George Augustus Selwyn was the first Bishop of New Zealand 1841-68, and at the end of his life, Bishop of Lichfield (1868-78). He helped to create not only the Church …

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10.4 km

Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Off-road route from A10 to Grantchester

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11.0 km

Byron's Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is not a cycle path I think, so be careful not to ride fast and be respectful to other people.

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13.4 km

Double-track near Hauxton High Street

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Mix of double and single track. Well compacted and fast (ridden in the summer)

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18.8 km

Stapleford to Babraham Track

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Off road track. a mixture of gravel & dirt. There's bridge or ford if feeling brave.

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29.9 km

Cambridge high point

Peak

35.0 km

The Flying Pig Pub

Highlight • Pub

Legendary music pub where Syd Barret and David Gilmour met and many later international successful bands had early gigs. The owner refused to sell when the area was under reconstruction …

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36.2 km

Parker's Piece

Highlight • Natural

This 10ha of common land is named after Edward Parker who farmed it and was a cook at Trinity College who owned the land before 1613. It is now regarded …

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40.0 km

End point

Train Station

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