Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Alconbury

Bike touring routes & trails

Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Alconbury

Moderate

4.8

(17)

riders

Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Alconbury

03:07

49.6km

250m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.5 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.53 km

Gate at road ends and path starts with bypass route

Highlight • Other

The gate is padlocked but you can cycle through the bypass path seen RHS in picture

Tip by

6.67 km

Long all-weather bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hard packed base with thin covering of loose gravel and small stones. You can cycle this route all year as no ruts or depressions. Might be to loose for road …

Tip by

14.1 km

Grafham Trout Community Pub & Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely little village pub selling local ale.
Opening times are limited.
Thurs 18:00 - 22:00
Fri 18:00 - 23:00
Sat 13:00 - 23:00
Sun. 13:00 - 19:00

Should they be closed there is a lovely little community shop next door.

Tip by

17.2 km

Savage's Spinney

Forest

20.7 km

View of Grafham Lake from the Meadow

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful views across the meadow toward Grafham Lake. In the spring months, you'll be delighted by a seasonal display of bright-yellow rapeseed flowers.

Tip by

23.1 km

The Wheatsheaf Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pub that serves food and drink. Perfectly placed to visit while completing Grafham Waters.

Tip by

28.4 km

Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

Best done anti clockwise, which not only is naturally faster but also means you don't accidentally miss an important section easily missed going clockwise, if missed the result is hitting the main road for 1.5mile.

Tip by

28.6 km

Valve Tower at Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

Built in the 1960s, the Valve Tower at Grafham Water is space age in design. It houses the equipment used to regulate the flow of water. The reservoir was built …

Tip by

28.7 km

Grafham Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Grafham Water is a site of Special scientific Interest covering almost 2000 acres. Built in 1965, it is the 8th largest reservoir in England. The lake hosts a water sport …

Tip by