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Roman Road (Cambridge) – Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta) loop from Great Chesterford

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Roman Road (Cambridge) – Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta) loop from Great Chesterford

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Roman Road (Cambridge) – Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta) loop from Great Chesterford

03:07

51.3km

370m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.06 km

Ickleton Riverside Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great cafe for coffee and grilled food and cakes. Outside seating by lake, space for bikes and toilets. Owned and run by Deniz and Acten who will look after you well. Cash and cards.

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2.12 km

The Ickleton Lion

Highlight • Pub

Nice bar and pet friendly

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16.1 km

Dandy's Coppice

Forest

31.3 km

Roman Road (Cambridge)

Highlight • Historical Site

best MTB ride in Cambridge

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33.1 km

Rivey Hill Water Tower and Off-Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Typically water-logged gravel track descent from the Linton Water tower on Rivey Hill to the village of Linton. Dries up a bit in the summer months, but you'll get your feet wet in the other seasons!

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34.6 km

The Linton Kitchen Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great for a coffee stop with a cake or a pastry. Park your bikes by the side - don’t lean against neighbouring buildings.

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37.6 km

Harrison Sayer (wildlife trust)

Nature Reserve

44.4 km

Newdales Cycles and Car Spares

Highlight • Cycleway

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will be sure to help you out if you're travelling through. They are also open on Sunday mornings.

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44.5 km

Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta)

Highlight • Cafe

This cafe has now changed management and is called Waffle and Coffee. Still has bike racks and outside seating although I did not see the bike locks last time I …

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44.7 km

Fantastic bicycle friendly cafe in the heart of Saffron Walden run by two keen cyclists!

Delicious coffee, hot chocolate, pastries and more! They also stock a few bike spares and energy gels/bars.

Well worth a visit if you're cycling through!

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51.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

1.58 km

1.48 km

880 m

621 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.3 km

2.38 km

1.33 km

688 m

650 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

20°C

12°C

21 %

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Roman Road (Cambridge) – Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta) loop from Great Chesterford

Ickleton Riverside Café

The Ickleton Lion

Roman Road (Cambridge)

Rivey Hill Water Tower and Off-Road Climb

The Linton Kitchen Café

Newdales Cycles and Car Spares

Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta)

Bronte Café

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