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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Roman Road (Cambridge) loop from Audley End

Saffron Walden — Market Town – Roman Road (Cambridge) loop from Audley End

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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Roman Road (Cambridge) loop from Audley End

02:48

43.1km

400m

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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 304 m

After 11.5 km for 230 m

After 17.6 km for 101 m

After 42.8 km for 304 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.65 km

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely old market town. It’s wealth created from growing saffron from crocus during the medieval period. A fantastic selection of cafes including a bike shop that does excellent coffee.

Tip by

15.2 km

Gravel Pit Belt

Forest

21.4 km

Roman Road (Cambridge)

Highlight • Historical Site

best MTB ride in Cambridge

Tip by

22.9 km

Linton Water Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Prep for granny gear and find your rhythm, it's a good climb

Tip by

23.1 km

Rivey Hill Water Tower and Off-Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Typically water-logged gravel track descent from the Linton Water tower on Rivey Hill to the village of Linton. Dries up a bit in the summer months, but you'll get your feet wet in the other seasons!

Tip by

26.4 km

A slow and steady gravel climb or a fast and loose downhill descent in you're travelling in the other direction. The right of way cuts through the grain store. If the gates are closed you can ring to open them.

Tip by

28.4 km

Cow Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A fun descent through fields, woods and often mud.

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33.4 km

Icknield Way Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A section of bridlepath with a bit of everything. Ups, Downs, M11 Crossing, Singletrack, Stingers, Crop fields.

Tip by

37.9 km

Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tree lined avenue, gentle climb.

Tip by

41.2 km

The Willows

Forest

43.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

10.8 km

4.89 km

2.19 km

1.57 km

459 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

12.6 km

3.73 km

1.04 km

688 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

31°C

19°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Roman Road (Cambridge) loop from Audley End

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Roman Road (Cambridge)

Linton Water Tower

Rivey Hill Water Tower and Off-Road Climb

Grain Store Gravel Path

Cow Lane

Icknield Way Bridleway

Chestnut Ave Climb to Catmere

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