Icknield Way Footpath – Cyclelife Royston loop from Royston

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Icknield Way Footpath – Cyclelife Royston loop from Royston

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Icknield Way Footpath – Cyclelife Royston loop from Royston

03:57

14.7km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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512 m

Royston Town Hall and Museum

Highlight • Monument

Smaller museum and gallery - Admission is free:
roystonmuseum.org.uk

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2.09 km

Icknield Way Bicycle Dismount at Royston Heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect off-road riding on the Icknield Way, fantastic views of Royston Heath with Cambridge in the distance

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3.61 km

Icknield Way Footpath

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Good footpath for running or walking. Some roots crossing path, so watch for tripping. Great views! May sometimes meet mountain bikers...

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7.67 km

Silver Ball Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Greasy Spoon. A favourite for motor cyclists. The A10 is a very busy dangerous road but there are loads of great tiny roads and tracks in area.

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13.5 km

Cyclelife Royston

Highlight • Rest Area

I had a loose crank and was able to limp here to borrow a tool to tighten it up!

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13.8 km

Parish and Priory Church of St John the Baptist, Royston

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of St John The Baptist is a Grade I-listed church in the heart of Royston. Founded as an Augustinian Priory in the second half of the 12th century, …

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13.9 km

The Old Courthouse, Royston

Highlight • Restaurant

The Grade II listed BUILDING now houses a restaurant.

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14.1 km

Parish and Priory Church of St. John the Baptist, Royston

Highlight • Religious Site

The attractive town of Royston features on both the Icknield Way and Hertfordshire Way long-distance paths. In fact, its ancient Royce Stone is the official start point of the latter. …

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