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South Cambridgeshire

Far Fen Lake – St Ives Town Centre loop from Over

Road cycling routes

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

Far Fen Lake – St Ives Town Centre loop from Over

Easy

4.2

(5)

48

riders

Far Fen Lake – St Ives Town Centre loop from Over

00:37

15.8km

30m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.31 km

View of St Andrew's Church, Histon

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice scenery from the busway, plenty of sheep and horses in the nearby fields as well as other wildlife.

Tip by

2

3.88 km

Far Fen Lake

Highlight • Lake

Part of the RSPB Nature Reserve, Far Fen Lake is recognisable by the island near its eastern shore.

Tip by

3

4.68 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Amazing cycle lane right through the Fens. Beautiful water views on both sides, an absolute pleasure!

Tip by

4

5.65 km

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This is great cycle path. Next time I would start from St Ives and head to Cambridge.

Tip by

5

7.73 km

St Ives Town Centre

Highlight • Monument

St Ives is a place to rest from a long ride and grab a bite. Most importantly, this is where the busway ends which is
the easiest way to return to Cambridge.

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6

7.88 km

St Ives Quayside and Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

Not to be confused with Cornwall's St Ives, Cambridgeshire's St Ives is a historic market town on the River Great Ouse. It boasts an attractive quayside, where a definite Dutch …

Tip by

7

8.12 km

Tom's Cakes

Highlight • Cafe

A cake paradise. Handily situated near the end of the Busway cycle route. Often busy so avoid peak times if you don't want to queue.

Tip by

8

8.66 km

Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cycling, walking, running - there's a clear straight path through Cambridgeshire and into Cambridge, alongside the bus way.

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B

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

3.21 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

825 m

< 100 m

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