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Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Royston

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Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Royston

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Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Royston

01:36

5.76km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Parking

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1.01 km

Fox Covert Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

You walk through a golf course. Be aware of players and flying balls

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2.70 km

Also known as Royston Heath, Therfield Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a nature reserve on the chalk escarpment above the town of Royston. Trails here offer glorious views across the valley of the River Cam. The open ground here was a regular haunt of King James I, who would visit the region to hunt.

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3.14 km

Valley Plantation

Forest

3.62 km

Icknield Way Bicycle Dismount at Royston Heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect off-road riding on the Icknield Way, fantastic views of Royston Heath with Cambridge in the distance

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5.21 km

Viewpoint

5.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

720 m

595 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.44 km

471 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Royston

View of the Rolling Hills

Fox Covert Nature Reserve

View of Therfield Heath

Icknield Way Bicycle Dismount at Royston Heath

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