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Caen
Cagny

Pegasus Bridge – Canal de Cæn à la Mer loop from Frénouville - Cagny

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France
Normandy
Caen
Cagny

Pegasus Bridge – Canal de Cæn à la Mer loop from Frénouville - Cagny

Moderate

4.4

(5)

43

riders

Pegasus Bridge – Canal de Cæn à la Mer loop from Frénouville - Cagny

03:06

53.7km

210m

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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.5 km for 102 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.6 km

Caen-to-the-Sea Canal at Blainville-sur-Orne

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The Caen Sea Canal connects the English Channel to the Saint-Pierre basin in Caen. 14km long with two locks, the basin is bordered by a very pleasant paved cycle path.

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2

15.5 km

Bénouville Castle

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Bénouville Castle was built from 1768 to 1785 by the Marquis de Livry. For most of the 20th century, the castle served as an orphanage and then the regional chamber …

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3

16.6 km

Pegasus Bridge

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Just after midnight on the night of June 5-6, the two bridges of Ranville-Bénouville were captured by the British 5th Parachute Brigade after a short battle. Pegasus was their emblem. …

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4

20.0 km

Canal de Cæn à la Mer

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Nice cycle path with multiple places to stop

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5

21.6 km

A small recreational boat harbor sits at the mouth of the canal that goes inland to Caen. Great overlook at the entrance to the Ferry terminals.

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6

23.3 km

Kieffer Commando's Monument:
In a beautiful park on the coast is this monument of the No. 4 Commandos of Lt. Kieffer, who came ashore in the early morning of June …

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7

23.3 km

Kieffer Commando's Monument:
In a beautiful park on the coast lies this monument of the No.4 Commando's of Lt.Kieffer, who came ashore in the early morning of June 6, 1944 …

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8

27.3 km

Hermanville War Cemetery

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53.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

12.9 km

4.79 km

2.00 km

822 m

421 m

Surfaces

47.2 km

5.76 km

405 m

218 m

157 m

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Monday 13 July

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