St Ives Town Centre – St Ives Bridge and Chapel loop from St Ivo Academy

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St Ives Town Centre – St Ives Bridge and Chapel loop from St Ivo Academy

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St Ives Town Centre – St Ives Bridge and Chapel loop from St Ivo Academy

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36.0km

70m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.63 km

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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

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5.60 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

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

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6.09 km

Fen Drayton Lakes

Highlight • Lake

RSPB run nature reserve with some easy but fun gravel tracks around the edges. Lovely scenery and loads of wildlife to spot. Particularly nice at sunrise and sunset.

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8.26 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.

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8.39 km

Cambridge to St Ives Guided Busway Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A section of the guided busway bridleway that runs from Cambridge to St Ives. There is a bike path that runs alongside it. There are spectacular views of the Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve.

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30.3 km

Bridleway Past Fen Drayton Lakes

Highlight • Trail

Scenic views of the Fen Drayton lakes, but path was flooded and impassable in November.

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33.2 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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33.5 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight • Bridge

St Ives Bridge is a 15th-century bridge crossing the River Great Ouse. It is noted for being one of only four bridges in England to incorporate a chapel, the monks …

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