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United Kingdom
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East Of England
Cambridgeshire
Huntingdonshire
Ellington

Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Ellington

Easy

2

riders

Grafham Water – Grafham Water loop from Ellington

01:17

20.0km

120m

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 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.15 km

The Three Shires Way at Grafham Water

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The Three Shires Way circles Grafham Water at the end of its journey from Buckinghamshire. The extra loop was added to bring the total distance of the long-distance path to …

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2

8.96 km

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.

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3

14.2 km

Grafham Water

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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 …

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4

14.2 km

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 …

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5

14.4 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.

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6

14.6 km

Grafham Water Monster

Highlight • Lake

7

15.0 km

View of Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

8

15.3 km

Grafham Water Mini Golf

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B

20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

5.53 km

4.43 km

1.31 km

629 m

316 m

Surfaces

8.54 km

5.34 km

4.20 km

1.96 km

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Thursday 25 June

34°C

19°C

11 %

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