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Swaffham Prior (E Cambs)

Cambridge College Boathouses – River Cam Pathway loop from Swaffham Prior

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Swaffham Prior (E Cambs)

Cambridge College Boathouses – River Cam Pathway loop from Swaffham Prior

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Cambridge College Boathouses – River Cam Pathway loop from Swaffham Prior

02:34

43.8km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.6 km for 58 m

After 26.8 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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412 m

Swaffham Prior Village and Twin Churches

Highlight • Historical Site

Look out for the two churches , next door to each other,

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13.2 km

Saint Vigor, Fulbourn Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

There is actually a nice cafe near here but Koomot thinks there is only a church.

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23.7 km

River Cam

Lake

25.1 km

The River Cam in Cambridge

Highlight • River

If you're visiting Cambridge for the first time, this is one of the quintessential views of the river Cam. You'll see plenty of punting boats on the river.

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26.7 km

Jesus Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the banks of the River Cam, Jesus Green is a public park which is incredibly popular on warm summer days. Avenues of horse chestnut and London plane trees line …

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27.5 km

Cambridge College Boathouses

Highlight • Viewpoint

A spot to rest upon by the river edge and watch the world go by.

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29.5 km

The Bower House

Highlight • Restaurant

Unexceptional street, no reason for it to be a highlight.

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30.2 km

River Cam Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely cycle/walk from Cambridge to Waterbeach pub to greet you in WB. Pint?

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30.6 km

Chisholm Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Cycle and foot bridge next to the railway. On the Fen Rivers Way route this would be a good spot to choose what side of the river you want to walk along

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32.8 km

Kingsley Woods

Forest

43.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

17.1 km

3.49 km

1.68 km

1.07 km

131 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

5.85 km

792 m

539 m

403 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

6°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Cambridge College Boathouses – River Cam Pathway loop from Swaffham Prior

Swaffham Prior Village and Twin Churches

Saint Vigor, Fulbourn Parish Church

The River Cam in Cambridge

Jesus Green

Cambridge College Boathouses

The Bower House

River Cam Pathway

Chisholm Trail Bridge

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