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East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

The Backs – Southern Busway Cycle Path loop from Foxton

Road cycling routes

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

The Backs – Southern Busway Cycle Path loop from Foxton

Moderate

4.8

(18)

232

riders

The Backs – Southern Busway Cycle Path loop from Foxton

02:53

73.8km

210m

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 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 58.6 km for 175 m

After 60.0 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.79 km

St Mary's Church, Great Eversden

Highlight • Religious Site

The road from Kingston through the Eversdens is quiet and the villages are scenic

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2

32.6 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight • Bridge

St Ives Bridge is a 15th-century bridge crossing the River Great Ouse. It is noted for being one of only four bridges in England to incorporate a chapel, the monks …

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3

33.0 km

Tom's Cakes

Highlight • Cafe

A cake paradise. Handily situated near the end of the Busway cycle route. Often busy so avoid peak times if you don't want to queue.

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4

35.9 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Amazing cycle lane right through the Fens. Beautiful water views on both sides, an absolute pleasure!

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5

47.7 km

Cambridge Guided Busway Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Please bear in mind the busway is not lit - you'll need to ensure you have lights as there's very little 'surrounding illumination' to see if you're riding the busway at night

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6

58.7 km

The Backs

Highlight • Religious Site

An area of parkland along the River Cam, the Cambridge Backs, or usually known as The Backs, give a different perspective of the Cambridge Colleges. Across the water, the backs …

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60.0 km

River Cam

Lake

8

61.7 km

Southern Busway Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Path is wide & mostly smooth but there are quite a few tree root bumps between Hills Rd & Long Rd.

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9

65.4 km

Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Off-road route from A10 to Grantchester

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B

73.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

31.4 km

1.88 km

1.13 km

587 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.8 km

787 m

210 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

11 %

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