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Great Shelford

View of the River Cam – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Shelford

Moderate

4.8

(6)

50

riders

View of the River Cam – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Shelford

02:02

52.0km

110m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.02 km

Scotsdales Garden Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

good place to take a break

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2

4.04 km

Trumpington War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

You’ll find similar memorials in pretty much every town & village in Britain.

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3

6.81 km

Decent staff and food, worth a visit.

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4

7.70 km

Gonville and Caius College

Highlight • Historical Site

Caius is one of the oldest and largest colleges of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1348, the College combines the best of Cambridge tradition with 21st century teaching and …

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5

8.34 km

Cambridge City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

6

15.1 km

Cambridge Guided Busway Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Worth venturing of the path to look at the lakes at Fen Drayton

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25.6 km

Twenty Pence Pit County Wildlife Site

Nature Reserve

8

37.6 km

View of the River Cam

Highlight • Bridge

you'll need to drop onto the pavement on the way up the bridge if you want to stop to look at the river

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9

50.3 km

DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

A decent cycle path that connects Shelford and surrounding villages to Addenbrookes and the city centre. Easy access to the Nine Wells wooded and stream area if you are looking …

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B

52.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

18.8 km

2.77 km

674 m

515 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.1 km

1.15 km

411 m

218 m

179 m

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

9°C

84 %

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