The Backs – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge North

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The Backs – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge North

Moderate

3.0

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The Backs – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge North

02:44

43.2km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 208 m

After 25.3 km for 98 m

After 37.3 km for 189 m

After 43.1 km for 208 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.68 km

Saint Andrew's Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fabulous coffee, breakfasts and assortment of home made cakes!

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26.8 km

Grassy Path on the Wimpole Way

Highlight • Trail

Scenic yes, but I do not recall any gravel. It did tend to be quite muddy in parts in late-October.

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28.9 km

Starve Goose Plantation

Forest

36.2 km

Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Highlight • Monument

Rather standard building but the sculptures in front are nice.

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36.8 km

Cobbett’s Corner

Forest

37.3 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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37.7 km

The River Cam in Cambridge

Highlight • River

If you're visiting Cambridge for the first time, this is one of the quintessential views of the river Cam. You'll see plenty of punting boats on the river.

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39.1 km

Jesus Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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43.2 km

End point

Train Station

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