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View of Therfield Heath – The Heath Sports Centre Café loop from Royston

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View of Therfield Heath – The Heath Sports Centre Café loop from Royston

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View of Therfield Heath – The Heath Sports Centre Café loop from Royston

01:05

3.96km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.56 km

View of Therfield Heath

Highlight • Natural

Also known as Royston Heath, Therfield Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a nature reserve on the chalk escarpment above the town of Royston. Trails here offer glorious views across the valley of the River Cam. The open ground here was a regular haunt of King James I, who would visit the region to hunt.

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3.66 km

The Heath Sports Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

good spot for a quick lunch

Tip by

3.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.62 km

605 m

576 m

130 m

Surfaces

1.48 km

1.29 km

576 m

573 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 10 July

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View of Therfield Heath – The Heath Sports Centre Café loop from Royston

View of Therfield Heath

The Heath Sports Centre Café

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