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East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

St Ives Bridge and Chapel – St Ives Town Centre loop from Swavesey

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

St Ives Bridge and Chapel – St Ives Town Centre loop from Swavesey

Moderate

27

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St Ives Bridge and Chapel – St Ives Town Centre loop from Swavesey

02:30

42.7km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

12.6 km

Knapwell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Muddy in winter

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2

35.4 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Built in 1414 . St Ives Bridge is one of only 4 bridges in England that incorporates a Chapel.
St Ives has plenty of places to pick up some refreshments.

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3

35.8 km

The Commute Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cycle cafe.

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4

36.2 km

St Ives Town Centre

Highlight • Monument

St Ives is a place to rest from a long ride and grab a bite. Most importantly, this is where the busway ends which is
the easiest way to return to Cambridge.

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5

38.4 km

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This is great cycle path. Next time I would start from St Ives and head to Cambridge.

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6

38.8 km

Benches Along the Busway Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The busway cycle path provides plenty of spots to stop and take in a view or have some refreshments.

Tip by

7

40.3 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Less than 1km off route and a lovely view with a little deck overlooking the water.

Tip by

8

41.9 km

View of St Andrew's Church, Histon

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice scenery from the busway, plenty of sheep and horses in the nearby fields as well as other wildlife.

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42.4 km

Swan Pond

Lake

B

42.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

9.43 km

1.89 km

1.46 km

Surfaces

38.3 km

2.15 km

1.64 km

630 m

< 100 m

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