Historical bike tour of Cambridge, England's most cycling friendly city

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Historical bike tour of Cambridge, England's most cycling friendly city

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Historical bike tour of Cambridge, England's most cycling friendly city

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29.3km

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The "Historical bike tour of Cambridge, England's most cycling friendly city" offers an easy 18.2-mile (29.3 km) ride, perfect for touring cyclists. You'll navigate largely flat, paved terrain, with only 238 feet (72 metres) of elevation gain, making it suitable for all fitness levels. Expect to spend about 1 hour…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.14 km

Nice place for a stop quick stop and take in the history

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Which ever way you turn in Cambridge. Your are met with fantastic architecture and history in equal amounts

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2.81 km

The Backs

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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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7.46 km

Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Bridleway

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Fantastic smooth tarmac bridleway running parallel to the busway. Watch buses whizz past in a straight line! Longest busway in the world.

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12.4 km

Pixel Wall by Winter/Hörbelt

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Highly recommended just around sunset - then the atmosphere here is really tranquil.

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15.3 km

Paved Double Track Through Coton Countryside Reserve

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Nice hard paved double track which probably deals well with rain. The reserve itself is quite pretty too with some nice benches.

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20.3 km

Punting at Grantchester Meadows

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Popular picknick destination for Punters on the river Cam.

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23.9 km

The Round Church, Cambridge

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In the church there is an exhibition on Cambridge.

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25.0 km

Cambridge College Boathouses

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Lots of rowing harbors. Each school has its own.

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26.3 km

Cambridge Museum of Technology

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Cambridge Museum of Technology is the home of our industrial heritage. Learn about the story of sewage and waste disposal in the Victorian pumping station. Discover Cambridge’s forgotten industries in …

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27.9 km