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Elmdon

DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway – Southern Busway Cycle Path loop from Chrishall

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Uttlesford
Elmdon

DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway – Southern Busway Cycle Path loop from Chrishall

Moderate

4.2

(9)

141

riders

DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway – Southern Busway Cycle Path loop from Chrishall

02:27

58.2km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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After 11.0 km for 57 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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685 m

Townend Plantation

Forest

2

2.61 km

Elmdon Climb

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Little rough as country road but worth it

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3

11.5 km

Sawston–Whittlesford Cycleway

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Scenic off road route crossing the River Cam to provide a shorter direct connection between Sawston & Whittlesford. The short section of path from Whittlesford Church to the village is …

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4

12.4 km

Whittlesford to Little Shelford Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Flat road. Not really that smooth. Cars do speed on this road!

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5

18.9 km

DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway

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A decent cycle path that connects Shelford and surrounding villages to Addenbrookes and the city centre. Easy access to the Nine Wells wooded and stream area if you are looking …

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6

22.9 km

Southern Busway Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Path is wide & mostly smooth but there are quite a few tree root bumps between Hills Rd & Long Rd.

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7

39.7 km

View of the Cambridgeshire Downs

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Probably one of the most scenic climbs in the region with great open views.

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8

48.4 km

Clanver Clamber

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55m of gradient. A steady climb from the Royston Road junction at Clanver End before it kicks a bit after the right-left bend for the last 15m of gain. Going …

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9

50.8 km

Arkesden Village

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Quintessential Cambridgeshire village, complete with thatched roofs and a small village green. Incredibly peaceful place to stop for a break after the gentle climb.

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58.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.1 km

9.78 km

1.72 km

582 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.5 km

3.62 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

37 %

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