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Icknield Way Cycle Trail – The Purple Pantry loop from Higham

Icknield Way Cycle Trail – The Purple Pantry loop from Higham

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Icknield Way Cycle Trail – The Purple Pantry loop from Higham

02:26

40.0km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 33.5 km for 107 m

Customers only

After 33.8 km for 107 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.9 km

All Saints Church, Icklingham

Highlight • Religious Site

All Saints is a Grade I-listed church with a distinctive thatched-roof. The church, which has 11th century origins but largely dates to the 14th century, has not been used for …

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23.8 km

Icknield Way Cycle Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide tyres recommended when it’s dry...the sand is super deep in places. Beautiful view across the heathlands

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24.6 km

Cavenham Heath Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Discover the wilds of Cavenham Heath
with acres of stunning heathland and
woodland landscapes, superb in late
summer when the land turns a
beautiful shade of purple as the
heather …

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25.5 km

The Purple Pantry

Highlight • Cafe

Farm shop, deli & cafe, right on the Icknield way. There's outside seating and they were happy for us to fill up water bottles from the outside tap.

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26.0 km

St. Mary's Church, Tuddenham

Highlight • Religious Site

33.7 km

Phoenix Cycleworks Bike Park & Café

Highlight • MTB Park

Phoenix Cycleworks is a bike shop, coffee shop and bike park. It is worth coming out this way if you want to check it out. You will need to book …

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40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

5.73 km

5.32 km

3.14 km

2.20 km

1.86 km

Surfaces

13.9 km

13.7 km

11.9 km

614 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 8 May

21°C

4°C

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Icknield Way Cycle Trail – The Purple Pantry loop from Higham

All Saints Church, Icklingham

Icknield Way Cycle Trail

Cavenham Heath Nature Reserve

The Purple Pantry

St. Mary's Church, Tuddenham

Phoenix Cycleworks Bike Park & Café

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