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The Straight Climb – Sawston–Whittlesford Cycleway loop from Whittlesford Parkway

The Straight Climb – Sawston–Whittlesford Cycleway loop from Whittlesford Parkway

Moderate

4.5

(8)

117

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The Straight Climb – Sawston–Whittlesford Cycleway loop from Whittlesford Parkway

02:11

50.9km

310m

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: April 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 203 m

After 50.7 km for 249 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.2 km

View of Wind Turbines and Fields Near Balsham

Highlight • Viewpoint

The quieter of the two roads that drop down from Balsham towards Linton.

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12.9 km

The Old Butchers Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Decent cafe and a safe place to put your bike round the back.

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23.0 km

The Straight Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A long, straight spin uphill or fast descent, with smooth tarmac and little traffic.

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46.1 km

Victor Victoria Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Independent cafe, sister to the original one in Newmarket (komoot.com/highlight/3294821)

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48.1 km

Sawston–Whittlesford Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Scenic off road route crossing the River Cam to provide a shorter direct connection between Sawston & Whittlesford. The short section of path from Whittlesford Church to the village is …

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48.6 km

Whittlesford Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Standard village church. Not easily accessible in road cleats.

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50.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

7.13 km

705 m

481 m

435 m

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.6 km

1.86 km

242 m

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

25°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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The Straight Climb – Sawston–Whittlesford Cycleway loop from Whittlesford Parkway

View of Wind Turbines and Fields Near Balsham

The Old Butchers Coffee Shop

The Straight Climb

Victor Victoria Coffee

Sawston–Whittlesford Cycleway

Whittlesford Church

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