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

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

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

07:12

174km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Epping Forest

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31.2 km

Mott Street Climb, Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Number 26 of the UK's top 100 Climbs. Just North of London in the county of Essex lies High Beach and the climb of Mott Sreet.

Studying the topography, it's a surprise to find such a tough ascent in this area, (there are many shorter hills around), but Mott Street is a a proper climb. Begin your ascent at the broken bridleway marker just off the A112. The road bends left, passing the junction to Lipits Hill, and then rises.

A tough opening section flattens where you reach the farm buildings on both sides of the road. A strong whiff of manure is just what you need to propel you up the following lump onto the hardest section. The well-surfaced stretch with a 12% gradient winds past large gated properties on both sides, levelling slightly halfway up. The final sector heads into tree cover and the brow comes opposite a bridleway, after which there are just a few hundred meters of false flat before the climb ends at the junction of Church Road.

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35.3 km

Wake Road, Epping Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Heading north Wake Road seems like a lesser used road up to the Miller&Carter roundabout. Smooth tarmac with no potholes to dodge, a barely noticeable incline, and very few cars (or perhaps I just got lucky). The woodland on either side seems to absorb the local traffic noise and with the sun shining down it's a lovely few minutes of escapism on two wheels.

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42.4 km

The Lower Forest

Forest

47.8 km

Winding Lanes to Moreton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This beautiful winding lane takes you through farmers fields before dropping you in the cute town of Moreton. A cyclist friendly place for a mid ride pitstop and drink at the White Hart Inn. Along this stretch you will also find plenty of wild blackberries growing in late summer, and sloe berries in the fall - perfect for all your gin needs.

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54.5 km

Fyfield Village

Highlight • Rest Area

Fyfield - has a corner/post office shop if you need to refill, a pub and has a lovely bench near the bridge to sit and have a refreshment.

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95.6 km

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely old market town. It’s wealth created from growing saffron from crocus during the medieval period. A fantastic selection of cafes including a bike shop that does excellent coffee.

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97.4 km

Audley End House

Highlight • Historical Site

House and gardens are only for entry (about £ 20) to visit. Part of the park is freely accessible from the village.

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101 km

Howe Wood

Forest

104 km

Coploe Chalk Pit Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

118 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 for a nice place to chill out and relax during a ride.

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