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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Saffron Walden — Market Town – Roos Byway loop from Saffron Walden

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Saffron Walden — Market Town – Roos Byway loop from Saffron Walden

Easy

4.5

(4)

9

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Saffron Walden — Market Town – Roos Byway loop from Saffron Walden

01:17

18.0km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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119 m

Saffron Walden — Market Town

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely old market town. It’s wealth created from growing saffron from crocus during the medieval period. A fantastic selection of cafes including a bike shop that does excellent coffee.

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2

309 m

The Temperance

Highlight • Pub

Wetherspoons. Large seating area in the garden and bikes can easily be stored there safely.

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3

383 m

Mocha

Highlight • Cafe

Little cafe down a pedestrianised sidestreet

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4

553 m

Waffle (Formerly Bicicletta)

Highlight • Cafe

This cafe has now changed management and is called Waffle and Coffee. Still has bike racks and outside seating although I did not see the bike locks last time I …

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5

1.63 km

Sheds Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great off road segment which includes a 'grass up the middle' track, some fields and a nice gravel.

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6

11.4 km

Roos Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fun/Fast Gravel & Dirt track.

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7

15.8 km

Adcock's Lane Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice bridleway section through the fields. Easy going in dry conditions but if it's been wet then wider tyres are recommended.

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8

17.9 km

The Railway Arms

Highlight • Pub

Saffron Walden’s first community owned pub!

The meeting point for Saffron Social Cyclists & Field Trippers cycling groups.

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B

18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

5.46 km

4.49 km

1.16 km

494 m

Surfaces

5.46 km

4.33 km

4.17 km

4.04 km

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

12°C

30 %

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