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Duxford via Balsham (68km) (42mi)
Start: Brookside
Author: Rupert
A longer eastern loop to Duxford via Balsham and Abington.
Uses the A505 cyclepath and the A1301 cyclepath. Option for a shorter route home via Whittlesford.
Elevation gained: 305m over 68km 42mi.
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Distance covered at each grade:
<1%: 60km/37mi |
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1%-3%: 6km/4mi |
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3%-6%: 1.3km/0.8mi |
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6%-9%: 0.7km/0.44mi |
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This route passes through Cambridge (0km/0mi), Stow cum Quy (9km/6mi), Little Wilbraham (13km/8mi), Six Mile Bottom (16km/10mi), Lark Hall Corner (19km/12mi), West Wratting (22km/14mi), Balsham (24km/15mi), Hildersham (30km/18mi), Great Abington (32km/20mi), Pampisford (36km/22mi), Hinxton (39km/24mi), Duxford (41km/25mi), Fowlmere (50km/31mi), Shepreth (53km/33mi), Barrington (55km/34mi), Haslingfield (59km/37mi), Barton (62km/39mi), Roman Hill (63km/39mi) and Cambridge (65km/40mi).
This route passes within about 1kmhalf a mile of the following possible refreshment stops: Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe (24km/15mi), Hildersham, Flourish farm shop (30km/19mi), Abington, Jeremiah's Cafe (32km/20mi), Duxford, Cafe 19 (41km/25mi), Fowlmere, Cafe Amigo (El Cafecito) (50km/31mi) and Barrington, Village Hall (cash only) (56km/35mi).
We welcome corrections and updates.