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Balsham and Saffron Walden (58km) (36mi)
Start: Great Shelford recreation ground
Author: Rupert
A classic circuit to Saffron Walden via Balsham.
Issues on this route:
(23km) (14mi) Closure Dean Road northbound crossing at A1307 junction
(48km) (30mi) Narrow Footbridge at Hinxton Ford
(48km) (30mi) Narrow Footbridge at Hinxton Ford
Elevation gained: 324m over 58km 36mi.
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Distance covered at each grade:
<1%: 45km/28mi |
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1%-3%: 10km/6mi |
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3%-6%: 1.7km/1.1mi |
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6%-9%: 0.48km/0.3mi |
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This route passes through Great Shelford (0km/0mi), Sawston (3km/2mi), Great Abington (9km/5mi), Hildersham (12km/7mi), Balsham (16km/10mi), Bartlow (24km/15mi), Ashdon (27km/17mi), Church End (29km/18mi), Saffron Walden (32km/20mi), Audley End (37km/23mi), Catmere End (41km/25mi), Ickleton (45km/28mi), Hinxton (47km/29mi), Duxford (49km/31mi), Whittlesford (51km/32mi), Little Shelford (56km/35mi) and Great Shelford (57km/36mi).
This route passes within about 1kmhalf a mile of the following possible refreshment stops: Stapleford, Granary Cafe (1km/0mi), Hildersham, Flourish farm cafe (11km/7mi), Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe (16km/10mi), Ashdon, Village Museum (cash only) (27km/17mi), Saffron Walden, Goat and Grass (34km/21mi), Saffron Walden, Mocha Café (34km/21mi), Saffron Walden, The Temeraire (34km/21mi), Ickleton, Riverside Café (44km/27mi) and Duxford, Cafe 19 (card only) (49km/31mi).
We welcome corrections and updates.