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Great Chishill Windmill – Saffron Walden — Market Town loop from Barley

Great Chishill Windmill – Saffron Walden — Market Town loop from Barley

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Great Chishill Windmill – Saffron Walden — Market Town loop from Barley

02:28

54.6km

420m

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: May 26, 2026

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After 15.6 km for 153 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.49 km

Great Chishill Windmill

Highlight • Structure

A magnificent example of a Post Mill set in a commanding position with far reaching views...

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3.03 km

Cambridgeshire County Top (146 m)

Highlight • Summit

Warning: supplementary oxygen advised for the high altitude ascent to the most elevated point in the county. Cold weather clothing recommended and don’t linger too long to avoid danger of …

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10.2 km

Tree Tunnel Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful quiet lane that winds uphill through a tunnel of trees that meet overhead. There’s a bench at the viewpoint next to the junction at the top of the lane.

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15.6 km

The Fulfen

Forest

16.9 km

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely old market town. It’s wealth created from growing saffron from crocus during the medieval period. A fantastic selection of cafes including a bike shop that does excellent coffee.

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17.5 km

Built in 1913 for the Borough of Saffron Walden Water Works. Approximately 28 metres high red brick Edwardian tower was designed by architect AH Forbes and constructed by local builder J Custerson. Now listed.

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22.8 km

The Plough

Highlight • Pub

Great country pub for drinks or coffee. Large garden and plenty of space for our bikes. Limited menu Sundays as they concentrate on traditional Sunday lunch. However, Chris the chef …

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39.0 km

Winding Country Road with Open Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This stretch is heavy going eastbound, what with the ever-present wind in your face.

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51.9 km

Little Chishill

Highlight • Settlement

Just a couple of blink-and-you-miss-them cottages with a church. The road drops quickly into the village through a narrow, high-banked lane, which can make the uneven surface difficult to see if it's a bright day and you're wearing sunglasses.

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54.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.5 km

511 m

492 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

14.2 km

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

36°C

21°C

0 %

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Great Chishill Windmill – Saffron Walden — Market Town loop from Barley

Great Chishill Windmill

Cambridgeshire County Top (146 m)

Tree Tunnel Lane

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Debden Road Water Tower

The Plough

Winding Country Road with Open Fields

Little Chishill

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