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Cambridge loop of the colleges & the River Cam

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Cambridge loop of the colleges & the River Cam

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Cambridge loop of the colleges & the River Cam

02:00

7.83km

20m

Hiking

Embark on an easy hike through the heart of Cambridge, exploring its historic colleges and the serene River Cam. This 4.9-mile (7.8 km) loop, with a minimal elevation gain of 75 feet (23 metres), takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. You will wander past renowned institutions like…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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947 m

Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge

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The Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs is an English Roman Catholic parish church in Cambridge. It is a large Gothic Revival church built between 1885 and 1890. The church is Grade II-listed.

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1.14 km

The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute

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The Scott Polar Research Institute was founded in 1920, in Cambridge, as a memorial to Captain Robert Falcon Scott, RN, and his four companions, who died returning from the South …

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1.37 km

Hobson's Conduit Monument, Cambridge

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In the late 1500s, Cambridge was affected by the plague and other fatal infections. These were thought to be caused by ‘bad air’ resulting from the sewage contaminated water in …

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1.67 km

Fitzwilliam Museum

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The Fitzwilliam Museum is the art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge, located on Trumpington Street opposite Fitzwilliam Street in central Cambridge, England. Admission is free.

The museum …

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1.77 km

Peterhouse, University of Cambridge

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Peterhouse is the oldest of the Cambridge colleges, founded by Hugo de Balsham, Bishop of Ely in 1284 and granted its charter by King Edward I. The College is a …

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1.97 km

St Botolph's Church, Cambridge

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The church offers a moment of peace and contemplation in the bustle of the tourists in Cambridge. Cambridge is beautiful, but the weekend can be really busy. The peace in the church was very welcome.

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2.16 km

Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College

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This bridge cannot be entered by visitors during the exam period, but you have a better view from the neighboring bridge anyway.

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2.56 km

King's College Cambridge University

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Visitor information is available at kings.cam.ac.uk/visit/index.html

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2.71 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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3.47 km

Trinity College Chapel

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Dating back to Tudor times, the building of Trinity College Chapel was started by Queen Mary and finished by Queen Elizabeth I. It is open to both visitors and member of the college. For more information see the website trinitycollegechapel.com

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3.79 km

Punting on the River Cam

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With a nice view over the ponts on the Cam and quite many pubs around.

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4.16 km

Jesus Green

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On the banks of the River Cam, Jesus Green is a public park which is incredibly popular on warm summer days. Avenues of horse chestnut and London plane trees line …

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4.89 km

Midsummer Common

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Midsummer Common is an area of common land close to Cambridge city centre, situated on the south bank of the River Cam. The common hosts a packed calendar of events …

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5.75 km

Emmanuel College, Cambridge

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Those who have the opportunity should take a look inside the courtyards and buildings - it's worth it.

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6.14 km

Parker's Piece

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This 10ha of common land is named after Edward Parker who farmed it and was a cook at Trinity College who owned the land before 1613. It is now regarded …

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7.83 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

2.06 km

1.65 km

889 m

488 m

Surfaces

6.61 km

483 m

459 m

252 m

< 100 m

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Cambridge loop of the colleges & the River Cam

Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge

The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute

Hobson's Conduit Monument, Cambridge

Fitzwilliam Museum

Peterhouse, University of Cambridge

St Botolph's Church, Cambridge

Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College

King's College Cambridge University

The Backs

Trinity College Chapel

Punting on the River Cam

Jesus Green

Midsummer Common

Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Parker's Piece

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