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Road cycling routes

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

The Backs – Barton Road Cycle Path loop from Hardwick Wood

Road cycling routes

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

The Backs – Barton Road Cycle Path loop from Hardwick Wood

Easy

5.0

(1)

66

riders

The Backs – Barton Road Cycle Path loop from Hardwick Wood

00:54

21.8km

80m

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: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.14 km for 175 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.18 km

View of Cambridge from Madingley Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view after a sharp climb up from the valley of the River Cam to the higher ridge that runs west towards St Neots.

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2

4.38 km

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The entry is free of charge. You can visit the cementry, as well the visitor centre with great interactive informations. Especially the visitor center is valuable.

In summary is the cementry a very thought-provoking place.

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3

9.22 km

The Backs

Highlight • Religious Site

An area of parkland along the River Cam, the Cambridge Backs, or usually known as The Backs, give a different perspective of the Cambridge Colleges. Across the water, the backs …

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4

9.98 km

Bean Theory Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good spot for a ride meet, with lots of outdoor space and plenty of tables by the mill pond, as well as a cleat-friendly no-step entrance. They cater for the …

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5

12.1 km

Barton Road Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Recently resurfaced so much better to use.

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6

19.1 km

Greenwich Meridian Line Marker

Highlight • Monument

You can find similar markers on lots of roads in the area that cross the meridian line.

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B

21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

6.56 km

887 m

210 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

210 m

127 m

< 100 m

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