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Ashwell Village and Springs – View of Ashwell Countryside loop from Ashwell Springs

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Ashwell Village and Springs – View of Ashwell Countryside loop from Ashwell Springs

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Ashwell Village and Springs – View of Ashwell Countryside loop from Ashwell Springs

03:03

11.7km

80m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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66 m

Ashwell Springs Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Great place to dip your feet after the ride!

Tip by

236 m

Rhubarb and Mustard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe offering drinks and cake.

Tip by

258 m

Freshwater Spring

Highlight • River

298 m

Ashwell Village and Springs

Highlight • Settlement

The springs at the east end of the High St on the corner by Springhead are the source of the River Cam.

Tip by

498 m

Bushel and Strike Pub

Highlight • Other

5.93 km

Christopher's Wood

Forest

7.76 km

View of Ashwell Countryside

Highlight • Trail

Stunning views, some badger setts and clay and chalk surfaces which are slippy when wet.

Tip by

9.73 km

Ashwell Street Byway Trail

Highlight • Forest

Stunning single track through the trees which takes you to Ashwell Street Bridleway

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9.87 km

Great Byway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful byway and amazing views

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.73 km

2.13 km

614 m

268 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

3.10 km

2.24 km

983 m

268 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

19°C

22 %

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Ashwell Village and Springs – View of Ashwell Countryside loop from Ashwell Springs

Ashwell Springs Nature Reserve

Rhubarb and Mustard Café

Freshwater Spring

Ashwell Village and Springs

Bushel and Strike Pub

View of Ashwell Countryside

Ashwell Street Byway Trail

Great Byway

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