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Saffron Walden via Elmdon (64km) (40mi)
Start: Brookside
Author: Rupert
An alternative route to Saffron Walden via Elmdon. Returns via Little Walden and Balsham.
A fairly hilly route: two big climbs on the way out and a couple of easier climbs on the return.
Elevation gained: 392m over 64km 40mi.
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Distance covered at each grade:
<1%: 51km/32mi |
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1%-3%: 9km/6mi |
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3%-6%: 3km/1.8mi |
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6%-9%: 0.6km/0.39mi |
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This route passes through Cambridge (0km/0mi), Hauxton (7km/5mi), Harston (8km/5mi), Newton (11km/7mi), Thriplow (13km/8mi), Fowlmere (15km/9mi), Elmdon (24km/15mi), Littlebury Green (28km/18mi), Audley End (32km/20mi), Saffron Walden (34km/21mi), Little Walden (38km/24mi), Chapelend (39km/24mi), Hadstock (42km/26mi), Linton (44km/27mi), Balsham (49km/31mi), Fulbourn (57km/35mi) and Cambridge (60km/37mi).
This route passes within about 1kmhalf a mile of the following possible refreshment stops: Newton, The Queen's Head (10km/6mi), Newton, Days Bakery and Farmshop (10km/6mi), Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only) (27km/17mi), Saffron Walden, The Temeraire (33km/21mi), Saffron Walden, Mocha Café (34km/21mi), Saffron Walden, Goat and Grass (34km/21mi) and Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe (49km/31mi).
We welcome corrections and updates.