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The Backs – Skaters' Meadow loop from Cambridge

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The Backs – Skaters' Meadow loop from Cambridge

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The Backs – Skaters' Meadow loop from Cambridge

01:41

16.1km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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1.56 km

Museum of Cambridge

Highlight • Monument

Opening times and visitor information at museumofcambridge.org.uk

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2.48 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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2.65 km

King's College Cambridge University

Highlight • Religious Site

Visitor information is available at kings.cam.ac.uk/visit/index.html

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3.04 km

Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College

Highlight • Monument

This bridge cannot be entered by visitors during the exam period, but you have a better view from the neighboring bridge anyway.

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4.69 km

Skaters' Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Skater's Meadow is a 5-acre (2 ha) nature reserve vibrant with wildflowers, birds and even the occasional snake. It's classed as a 'lowland meadow and pasture' and you can expect …

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6.61 km

The Orchard Tea Garden, Grantchester

Highlight • Cafe

Relaxing at its best. It is self service, thus park your bike, get your afternoon tea (or other refreshment) at the bar and then find one of the widely spaced spots under the trees in the Orchard.

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11.8 km

Cambridge Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Exemplary with its own 🚲 parking garage.

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14.8 km

Jesus Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the banks of the River Cam, Jesus Green is a public park which is incredibly popular on warm summer days. Avenues of horse chestnut and London plane trees line …

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

2.86 km

1.78 km

539 m

467 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.79 km

4.98 km

832 m

361 m

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

26°C

14°C

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The Backs – Skaters' Meadow loop from Cambridge

Museum of Cambridge

The Backs

King's College Cambridge University

Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College

Skaters' Meadow

The Orchard Tea Garden, Grantchester

Cambridge Railway Station

Jesus Green

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