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Cambridge to Royston loop

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Cambridge to Royston loop

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5.0

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Cambridge to Royston loop

04:36

73.9km

380m

Cycling

Embark on the Cambridge to Royston loop, a difficult touring cycling adventure spanning 45.9 miles (73.9 km) with an elevation gain of 1247 feet (380 metres), typically taking around 4 hours and 35 minutes to complete. This route offers a varied experience through picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside and charming villages, featuring…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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8.51 km

Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory

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Radio interferometry started in the mid-1940s on the outskirts of Cambridge, but with funding from the Science Research Council and a corporate donation of £100,000 from Mullard Limited, a leading commercial manufacturer of thermionic valves.

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14.1 km

Stunning Church

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Stunning church and lots of great riding in the area.

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18.9 km

Wimpole Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning place, however the staff are a bit hit and miss about whether bikes can go around the estate, despite a new cycleway having been created.

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30.4 km

Wimpole Gatehouse

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A magnificent gatehouse to a private house. One can get close to admire and photograph, but it is a private house and driveway. The bridleway 180 degrees from where these …

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34.8 km

Steeple Morden Airfield Memorial

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Plaque and memorial for Royal Air Force Steeple Morden. The airfield was operational during the Second World War; initially as a dispersal field for RAF Bomber Command; then used by …

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50.0 km

Great Chishill Windmill

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

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73.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

19.9 km

5.84 km

4.38 km

945 m

149 m

Surfaces

58.6 km

6.58 km

5.21 km

2.02 km

1.47 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

7°C

39 %

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Cambridge to Royston loop

Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory

Stunning Church

Wimpole Estate

Wimpole Gatehouse

Steeple Morden Airfield Memorial

Great Chishill Windmill

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