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Cambridge North to Waterbeach and Rampton (28km) (18mi)
Start: Cambridge North Station
Author: Rupert
Out on the Cam towpath to Waterbeach, then Landbeach and Rampton. Then back along the busway cyclepath.
Towpath is unsurfaced and not recommended after heavy rain. Cyclepath from Rampton to busway now has a loose surface.
Issues on this route:
(1km) (0mi) Unsurfaced Cam towpath between Chisholm Trail and Baits Bite lock
(3km) (2mi) Narrow Unsurfaced Cam towpath between Baits Bite lock and Waterbeach
(3km) (2mi) Narrow Unsurfaced Cam towpath between Baits Bite lock and Waterbeach
Elevation gained: 48m over 28km 18mi.
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Distance covered at each grade:
<1%: 28km/17mi |
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1%-3%: 0.28km/0.18mi |
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This route passes through Cambridge (0km/0mi), Horningsea (4km/2mi), Clayhithe (6km/4mi), Waterbeach (6km/4mi), Landbeach (10km/6mi), Cottenham (12km/8mi), Rampton (16km/10mi), Westwick (21km/13mi), Histon (23km/14mi), Impington (24km/15mi) and Cambridge (26km/16mi).
This route passes within about 1kmhalf a mile of the following possible refreshment stops: Horningsea, Scotsdales Garden Centre (3km/2mi) and Cottenham, Community Centre (13km/8mi).
We welcome corrections and updates.