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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Finchingfield Village Green loop from Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden — Market Town – Finchingfield Village Green loop from Saffron Walden

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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Finchingfield Village Green loop from Saffron Walden

02:00

44.5km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.37 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

Saffron Walden Turf Maze

Highlight • Historical Site

Near to the castle is a turf maze, a series of circular excavations cut into the turf of the common. It is the largest example of this style of maze …

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2.20 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.

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2.93 km

Walden Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The 12th-century Walden Castle, built or expanded by Geoffrey de Mandeville, the first Earl of Essex, is in ruins. After the medieval period, the castle fell into disuse and much …

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5.21 km

Whitehill Wood

Forest

6.19 km

Hill's Wood

Forest

26.0 km

Finchingfield Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little village which is always busy with cyclists, motorcyclists, classic cars and more. The pub is great, but does get a little busy, so there's a little tea …

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26.0 km

Winners Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Great location overlooking the village green but Finchingfield can get super-busy in the summer so be prepared for queues on a nice weekend.

Open 9am-4pm (closed Tue)

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28.3 km

Hawkins Hill Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nice little downhill surge with an easy right hander at the bottom which can be taken flat out followed by a long run out.

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44.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

674 m

390 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

9.56 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 5 August

22°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Finchingfield Village Green loop from Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden Turf Maze

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Walden Castle Ruins

Finchingfield Village Green

Winners Tea Rooms

Hawkins Hill Descent

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