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The River Cam in Cambridge – King's College Chapel loop from Longstanton

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The River Cam in Cambridge – King's College Chapel loop from Longstanton

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The River Cam in Cambridge – King's College Chapel loop from Longstanton

01:37

28.0km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.0 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.36 km

Sculpture Railings

Highlight • Structure

What a nice scuplture framing the historic church here. Really worth seeing and great photospot.

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11.5 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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12.0 km

King's College Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

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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12.5 km

Queens' College, University of Cambridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Queens' College was founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou and refounded in 1465 by the rival queen Elizabeth Woodville. This dual foundation is reflected in its orthography: Queens', not …

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12.5 km

Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College

Highlight • Monument

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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14.1 km

New Pinetum

Forest

15.5 km

Peterhouse, University of Cambridge

Highlight • Settlement

Peterhouse is the oldest of the Cambridge colleges, founded by Hugo de Balsham, Bishop of Ely in 1284 and granted its charter by King Edward I. The College is a …

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16.4 km

Christ's College, University of Cambridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Christ's College was first established as God's House in 1437 by William Byngham, a London parish priest, for training grammar school masters. Shortly after receiving its Royal Licence from Henry …

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17.0 km

St John's College, Cambridge

Highlight • Settlement

St John's College, Cambridge was founded by the Tudor matriarch Lady Margaret Beaufort, established by a charter dated 9 April 1511. It is one of the larger colleges in terms …

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28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

6.91 km

6.10 km

2.26 km

142 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

2.26 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

24°C

16°C

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The River Cam in Cambridge – King's College Chapel loop from Longstanton

Sculpture Railings

The River Cam in Cambridge

King's College Chapel

Queens' College, University of Cambridge

Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College

Peterhouse, University of Cambridge

Christ's College, University of Cambridge

St John's College, Cambridge

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