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The Backs – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge North

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The Backs – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge North

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The Backs – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge North

02:44

43.2km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 208 m

After 25.3 km for 98 m

After 37.3 km for 189 m

After 43.1 km for 208 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.69 km

Saint Andrew's Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fabulous coffee, breakfasts and assortment of home made cakes!

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26.8 km

Grassy Path on the Wimpole Way

Highlight • Trail

Scenic yes, but I do not recall any gravel. It did tend to be quite muddy in parts in late-October.

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28.9 km

Starve Goose Plantation

Forest

36.2 km

Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Highlight • Monument

Rather standard building but the sculptures in front are nice.

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36.8 km

Cobbett’s Corner

Forest

37.3 km

An area of parkland along the River Cam, the Cambridge Backs, or usually known as The Backs, give a different perspective of the Cambridge Colleges. Across the water, the backs of the colleges can be seen from here and are quite different to the front.

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37.7 km

The River Cam in Cambridge

Highlight • River

If you're visiting Cambridge for the first time, this is one of the quintessential views of the river Cam. You'll see plenty of punting boats on the river.

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39.1 km

Jesus Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the banks of the River Cam, Jesus Green is a public park which is incredibly popular on warm summer days. Avenues of horse chestnut and London plane trees line the pathways and a 90m outdoor pool, the Jesus Green Lido is open all year round (shorter opening hours during the winter).

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43.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

10.2 km

7.17 km

5.76 km

4.51 km

104 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

7.08 km

5.17 km

3.68 km

3.07 km

195 m

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Saturday 22 August

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The Backs – The River Cam in Cambridge loop from Cambridge North

Saint Andrew's Centre Café

Grassy Path on the Wimpole Way

Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences

The Backs

The River Cam in Cambridge

Jesus Green

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