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Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere – Coploe Hill Pit Nature Reserve loop from Saffron Walden

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Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere – Coploe Hill Pit Nature Reserve loop from Saffron Walden

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Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere – Coploe Hill Pit Nature Reserve loop from Saffron Walden

01:17

21.4km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.98 km

Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tree lined avenue, gentle climb.

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8.16 km

View from Coploe Road

Highlight • Cycleway

After some uphill you will receive this view for reinforcement

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9.27 km

View from the Highest Point of Cycle Highway 11

Highlight • Cycleway

Great section of cycle highway 11. Meandering and undulating single track road with couple of short sharp uphill sections but easy with electric bike. better route than along the main road which it parallels

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9.89 km

Coploe Hill Pit Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nature has reclaimed Coploe Hill Pit since its days used as a chalk pit. The area is now a haven for wildlife, home to many species of birds, insects and …

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11.3 km

The Ickleton Lion

Highlight • Pub

Recently refurbished and reopened June 2025 as a community owned freehouse. Open 7 days a week, Mon & Tues from 4pm; Wed to Sun from 12pm.

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20.6 km

Newdales Cycles and Car Spares

Highlight • Cycleway

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will be sure to help you out if you're travelling through. They are also open on Sunday mornings.

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20.6 km

Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta)

Highlight • Cafe

This cafe has now changed management and is called Waffle and Coffee. Still has bike racks and outside seating although I did not see the bike locks last time I …

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20.8 km

Bronte Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bicycle friendly cafe in the heart of Saffron Walden run by two keen cyclists!

Delicious coffee, hot chocolate, pastries and more! They also stock a few bike spares and energy gels/bars.

Well worth a visit if you're cycling through!

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

467 m

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

348 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 10 July

30°C

14°C

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Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere – Coploe Hill Pit Nature Reserve loop from Saffron Walden

Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere

View from Coploe Road

View from the Highest Point of Cycle Highway 11

Coploe Hill Pit Nature Reserve

The Ickleton Lion

Newdales Cycles and Car Spares

Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta)

Bronte Café

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