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Meldreth

The Backs – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Meldreth

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire
Meldreth

The Backs – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Meldreth

Easy

4.8

(24)

356

riders

The Backs – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Meldreth

01:47

43.1km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.9 km for 182 m

After 23.7 km for 95 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.29 km

Chapel Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Café is open again under new ownership.

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2

10.6 km

Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory

Highlight • Structure

Radio interferometry started in the mid-1940s on the outskirts of Cambridge, but with funding from the Science Research Council and a corporate donation of £100,000 from Mullard Limited, a leading commercial manufacturer of thermionic valves.

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3

14.6 km

Barton Road Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Recently resurfaced so much better to use.

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4

18.0 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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5

18.7 km

Gonville and Caius College

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Caius is one of the oldest and largest colleges of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1348, the College combines the best of Cambridge tradition with 21st century teaching and …

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6

19.6 km

Hot Numbers Coffee (Trumpington Street)

Highlight • Cafe

Decent staff and food, worth a visit.

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7

25.1 km

DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

A decent cycle path that connects Shelford and surrounding villages to Addenbrookes and the city centre. Easy access to the Nine Wells wooded and stream area if you are looking …

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29.6 km

Hauxton high point

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9

39.4 km

Hot Numbers Roastery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic place to stop for a coffee/cake/breakfast while out on a ride. Plenty of room inside

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B

43.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

11.5 km

2.61 km

524 m

182 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

2.29 km

260 m

164 m

154 m

145 m

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Saturday 9 May

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4°C

12 %

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