Ashwell Village and Springs – Newnham Hill Climb loop from Ashwell Springs

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Ashwell Village and Springs – Newnham Hill Climb loop from Ashwell Springs

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4.7

(3)

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Ashwell Village and Springs – Newnham Hill Climb loop from Ashwell Springs

02:45

10.6km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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467 m

Rhubarb and Mustard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe offering drinks and cake.

Tip by

489 m

Freshwater Spring

Highlight • River

529 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

1.33 km

Newnham Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A decent workout; climbing up from Ashwell, my heart rate was over 170 most of the way up.

Tip by

3.09 km

View of Ashwell Countryside

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

9.92 km

Bushel and Strike Pub

Highlight • Other

10.3 km

Ashwell Springs Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Great place to dip your feet after the ride!

Tip by

10.5 km

Ladies Restroom

Highlight • Rest Area

Accessible loo

Tip by

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

3.48 km

3.18 km

318 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

3.66 km

1.35 km

876 m

155 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Ashwell Village and Springs – Newnham Hill Climb loop from Ashwell Springs

Rhubarb and Mustard Café

Freshwater Spring

Ashwell Village and Springs

Newnham Hill Climb

View of Ashwell Countryside

Bushel and Strike Pub

Ashwell Springs Nature Reserve

Ladies Restroom

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