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The Fenstanton underpass has narrow barriers at both sides of the tunnel.

There is now just a single barrier at each side - half of the earlier chicane barriers have been removed.

The photo is taken from the southern (Hilton Road) side.

This Byway is a good shortcut usable by most cyclists. The eastern section is a wide gravel road and the western section has a narrow tarmac path as shown in the photo.

The byway is rideable but has a lot of loose gravel on the southern section. Can get tricky on the steeper sections of the hill.

This byway lying north west of the Andrew's Field airfield near Great Saling is covered in loose gravel. When the club used it in 2022 it had received a fresh layer of gravel and was not cycleable.

This section of the Cam towpath is narrow and has an uneven surface. Surface is generally dry but can get muddy at the Waterbeach end.

There is a tricky sharp corner where the path turns inland at the Clayhithe bridge.

This section of the Cam towpath has a reasonable width. It has a crushed limestone surface that is loose in places and forms big puddles after heavy rain.

The first section of the Cam towpath has a reasonable width and has a crushed limestone surface. This short section from Fen Road to the Chisholm Trail is badly worn and hence has an uneven surface and forms big puddles after heavy rain.

The Buckden underpass has narrow chicane barriers at both sides of the tunnel.

The photo shows the eastern (High Street) side.

[Dec 2023] The section of the DNA path that runs under the Addenbrooke's Road bridge is now closed because of works for Cambridge South station. The diversion route uses a new diagonal path that connects to the south-eastern side of the roundabout.

Set the map type to "Open Street Map" or "Open Cycle Map" to see the diversion route.

The northbound cycle crossing at this junction has been closed. This was unexpected and includes removal of the surfaced gap in the central reservation and reinstating the central kerbs as shown in the photo. It is still possible to cross to the left of the closed gap, but less convenient so allow more time. The southbound crossing uses the road and is unaffected.

On the road between Barwick and Much Hadham there is a narrow footbridge alongside the ford. There are no steps but it is too narrow for a tricycle.

The ford is relatively deep and slippery so best avoided.

On NCN 11 between Hinxton and Duxford there is a narrow footbridge alongside the ford. There are no steps but it is too narrow for a tricycle.

The ford is relatively deep and slippery so best avoided.

On Paper Mill Lane to the south-west of Standon there is a narrow footbridge at the ford. There are no steps but the paths on both sides can be muddy. The path on the eastern side is uneven and tricky - cyclists may need to dismount.

The ford is long and not passable on a bike.

The unsurfaced path between Babraham and Abington crosses the A11 using a high footbridge which has steps on both sides.

There is a bicycle wheeling gutter.

The route between Horseheath and Cardinal's Green uses a short (50m) section of narrow and steep footpath on the Horseheath (north) side of the A1307. There is a kerb (a step) at both ends of the path.

The posts create a hazard because they have no reflectors and are difficult to see in the dark. The posts no longer have awkward arms, but the gaps are still narrow as shown on the photo.

There are two other similar sets of posts on this cycleway.

The posts create a hazard because they have no reflectors and are difficult to see in the dark. The posts no longer have awkward arms, but the gaps are still narrow as shown on the photo.

The posts create a hazard because they have no reflectors and are difficult to see in the dark. The posts no longer have awkward arms, but the gaps are still narrow as shown on the photo.

This first section of the Lodes Way is a delightful section but the path is narrow and unsurfaced. Most of the surface is smooth compacted gravel but there are a few muddy sections.

The photo shows the path just after the Burwell Lode bridge.

This section also includes some cattle grids and a humpback bridge. The bridge is cyclable (no steps) but it is quite steep.

On Lodes Way just south of Wicken there is a footbridge with nine steps on each side. Quite steep (approx 45° angle).

There are bicycle wheeling gutters on each side but the steep angle makes them difficult to use.

This second section of the Lodes Way is a delightful section but the path is narrow and unsurfaced. The section alongside the lode is smooth compacted gravel but other sections have loose gravel and a rough surface which can get muddy in the winter. This section can also be busy in good weather, with walkers and dogs on the path.

This section also includes a cattle grid and an unfenced bridge over Wicken Lode. The bridge is level and cyclable (no steps) but there is a tricky right-angle turn onto the bridge and there are no handrails.

The cycle path between Wallington and Baldock has a section of loose gravel on both sides of the A505 bridge. The photo shows the Baldock side.

The rest of the path has a good asphalt surface.

There are also motorcycle barriers at three points on the path.

The footpath (and designated cycle route) between Babraham and Abington is unsurfaced and rough in places. It involves cycling along a narrow path inbetween the ruts created by farm vehicles.

The route crosses the A11 using a footbridge with steps.

The cycle path between Barway and Ely is a mixture of unsurfaced path and narrow crumbling tarmac. This northern section of the path follows a narrow surfaced path on the top of the floodbank but the tarmac surface is in poor condition with large cracks.

The railway underpass is now improved with no cattlegrids.

The cycle path between Barway and Ely is a mixture of unsurfaced path and narrow crumbling tarmac. This southern section of the path is an unsurfaced track that is rough in places and can get muddy after heavy rain.

There is a narrow barrier at the Barway end of the path and a cattlegrid at the northern end of this section.

A long section of the southern busway cycle path will be closed for several weeks from Sun 12 Oct to install more fencing. The first section to close is from Long Road underpass to the spur junction to Addenbrooke's. The second section from the spur to Trumpington P&R will be closed later. More details here.

This closure affects a lot of our routes, including all the Brookside routes that join the busway at Long Road. But there are good alternative routes. Use this route to get to the DNA path. Or use this route to reach Trumpington P&R.

It also affects rides that head back into town along the busway - similar diversions apply.