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Saffron Walden via Linton and Bartlow (68km) (42mi)
Start: Brookside
Author: Ray
A classic route to Saffron Walden via Linton and Bartlow. Returning via Coploe Hill, Ickleton and Shelford.
There is a short off-road section between Babraham and Abington with a steep footbridge with steps (A11 crossing) that is not suitable for some bikes.
This route is in the route collection Alternative routes to Saffron Walden
Issues on this route:
(5km) (3mi) Diversion DNA path diverted at north end.
(14km) (9mi) Narrow Steps Unsurfaced Path between Babraham and Abington
(15km) (9mi) Steps Footbridge over A11 between Babraham and Abington
(51km) (32mi) Narrow Footbridge at Hinxton Ford
(63km) (39mi) Diversion DNA path diverted at north end.
(14km) (9mi) Narrow Steps Unsurfaced Path between Babraham and Abington
(15km) (9mi) Steps Footbridge over A11 between Babraham and Abington
(51km) (32mi) Narrow Footbridge at Hinxton Ford
(63km) (39mi) Diversion DNA path diverted at north end.
Elevation gained: 295m over 68km 42mi.
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Distance covered at each grade:
<1%: 58km/36mi |
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1%-3%: 8km/5mi |
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3%-6%: 1.2km/0.8mi |
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6%-9%: 0.4km/0.25mi |
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This route passes through Cambridge (0km/0mi), Great Shelford (5km/3mi), Sawston (10km/6mi), Babraham (14km/9mi), Little Abington (16km/10mi), Linton (20km/12mi), Bartlow (23km/15mi), Ashdon (26km/16mi), Sewards End (33km/21mi), Saffron Walden (35km/22mi), Audley End (40km/25mi), Catmere End (43km/27mi), Ickleton (48km/30mi), Hinxton (50km/31mi), Duxford (52km/32mi), Whittlesford (54km/33mi), Little Shelford (59km/36mi), Great Shelford (60km/37mi) and Cambridge (62km/39mi).
This route passes within about 1kmhalf a mile of the following possible refreshment stops: Stapleford, Granary Cafe (8km/5mi), Abington, Jeremiah's Cafe (16km/10mi), Linton, The Linton Kitchen (20km/12mi), Ashdon, Village Museum (26km/16mi), Saffron Walden, Goat and Grass (36km/23mi), Saffron Walden, Mocha Café (36km/23mi), Saffron Walden, The Temeraire (37km/23mi) and Duxford, Cafe 19 (52km/32mi).
We welcome corrections and updates.