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Southern Busway Cycle Path – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Waterbeach

Southern Busway Cycle Path – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Waterbeach

Moderate

4.8

(6)

riders

Southern Busway Cycle Path – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Waterbeach

03:20

59.0km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.7 km for 243 m

After 23.7 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.70 km

Baits Bite Lock

Highlight • Structure

Useful shortcut from the river path to Horningsea.

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7.73 km

Cambridge Museum of Technology

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Cambridge Museum of Technology is the home of our industrial heritage. Learn about the story of sewage and waste disposal in the Victorian pumping station. Discover Cambridge’s forgotten industries in …

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11.0 km

Southern Busway Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Path is wide & mostly smooth but there are quite a few tree root bumps between Hills Rd & Long Rd.

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15.1 km

DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

A decent cycle path that connects Shelford and surrounding villages to Addenbrookes and the city centre. Easy access to the Nine Wells wooded and stream area if you are looking …

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20.4 km

Babraham Ford and Footbridge

Highlight • River

Great spot all year round (if you're going to attempt to bike through the ford, take it with some speed and confidence)

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23.6 km

Two Acre Plantation

Forest

27.2 km

Back Road Between The Abingtons And Linton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The backroad between the Abingtons and Linton, aptly named 'Back Road'. A great route to avoid the busy A1307.

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30.9 km

Linton Water Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Prep for granny gear and find your rhythm, it's a good climb

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42.1 km

Cambridge high point

Peak

48.1 km

Cambridge Guided Busway Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Don't get too close to the busway edge as buses can come past at speed creating a dangerous draught. Also, tree roots under the path have made the surface a bit bumpy in places.

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53.2 km

The Reach

Lake

53.8 km

Plough Reach

Lake

59.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

13.2 km

9.90 km

7.71 km

4.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

14.3 km

13.5 km

4.40 km

246 m

196 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

24°C

16°C

0 %

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Southern Busway Cycle Path – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Waterbeach

Baits Bite Lock

Cambridge Museum of Technology

Southern Busway Cycle Path

DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway

Babraham Ford and Footbridge

Back Road Between The Abingtons And Linton

Linton Water Tower

Cambridge Guided Busway Cycle Path

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