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Corpus Clock – The Backs loop from Cambridge

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Corpus Clock – The Backs loop from Cambridge

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Corpus Clock – The Backs loop from Cambridge

01:15

4.88km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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1.28 km

Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge

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A church has been here since Roman times. One section of the current building dates back to 1189 and there have been many alterations and extensions to the building since then. The church is Grade II-listed.

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1.94 km

King's College Chapel

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King's College is one of the most famous colleges at Cambridge University, if not the world. Founded in 1441 by Henry VI shortly after he founded Eton, the college has …

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2.02 km

Corpus Clock

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The gold eyelids travel across the eye and disappear again in an instant; if you are not watching carefully you will not even notice... Sometimes you will even see two …

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2.18 km

St Botolph's Church, Cambridge

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The church offers a moment of peace and contemplation in the bustle of the tourists in Cambridge. Cambridge is beautiful, but the weekend can be really busy. The peace in the church was very welcome.

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2.36 km

Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College

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This bridge cannot be entered by visitors during the exam period, but you have a better view from the neighboring bridge anyway.

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2.76 km

King's College Cambridge University

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Visitor information is available at kings.cam.ac.uk/visit/index.html

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2.93 km

The Backs

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An area of parkland along the River Cam, the Cambridge Backs, or usually known as The Backs, give a different perspective of the Cambridge Colleges. Across the water, the backs …

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3.68 km

Trinity College Chapel

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Dating back to Tudor times, the building of Trinity College Chapel was started by Queen Mary and finished by Queen Elizabeth I. It is open to both visitors and member of the college. For more information see the website trinitycollegechapel.com

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4.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.09 km

1.28 km

1.19 km

181 m

128 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

2.12 km

522 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Corpus Clock – The Backs loop from Cambridge

Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge

King's College Chapel

Corpus Clock

St Botolph's Church, Cambridge

Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College

King's College Cambridge University

The Backs

Trinity College Chapel

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