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East Of England

The Straight Climb – Winding Road into Balsham loop from Haverhill

Road cycling routes

East Of England

The Straight Climb – Winding Road into Balsham loop from Haverhill

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The Straight Climb – Winding Road into Balsham loop from Haverhill

01:58

47.9km

300m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.18 km

Scenic Country Road with Views Over Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A very fun section of well paved asphalt to get some speed up. A few bends and some dips and rises to test the legs, best enjoyed in a group …

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2

15.6 km

The Straight Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A long, straight spin uphill or fast descent, with smooth tarmac and little traffic.

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36.1 km

The Old Butchers Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Decent cafe and a safe place to put your bike round the back.

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4

36.4 km

The Bell

Highlight • Cafe

This village is supposed to have various pubs and cafes to stop at. In fact on a sunny Saturday afternoon in May this was the only place open - so they should be on Komoot as a reliable stop.

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5

37.1 km

Winding Road into Balsham

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Watch for the offset crossroads as you swing through the fast right-left bend at the bottom of the dip on the Balsham-West Wickham road.

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6

39.3 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Little church stop for pics and music change before heading back to Cambridge

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47.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.0 km

865 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.1 km

865 m

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Friday 29 May

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