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View of Therfield Heath – Therfield Village Green loop from Royston

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View of Therfield Heath – Therfield Village Green loop from Royston

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View of Therfield Heath – Therfield Village Green loop from Royston

02:53

25.4km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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512 m

Royston Town Hall and Museum

Highlight • Monument

Smaller museum and gallery - Admission is free:
roystonmuseum.org.uk

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645 m

Parish and Priory Church of St. John the Baptist, Royston

Highlight • Religious Site

The attractive town of Royston features on both the Icknield Way and Hertfordshire Way long-distance paths. In fact, its ancient Royce Stone is the official start point of the latter. …

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2.83 km

View of Therfield Heath

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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3.97 km

Jubilee Wood

Forest

5.53 km

Valley Plantation

Forest

6.01 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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7.53 km

Icknield Way Footpath

Highlight • Trail

Good footpath for running or walking. Some roots crossing path, so watch for tripping. Great views! May sometimes meet mountain bikers...

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15.3 km

Kelshall War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The section of the route including Kelshall runs along a chalk ridge with good views

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17.0 km

Therfield Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

incredibly cliché and all the better for it: pub, church, village green, 18c. houses and 19c. mansions, red phone box repurposed as a book exchange, next to the cricket field. …

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24.0 km

The Heath Sports Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

good spot for a quick lunch

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25.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

5.83 km

4.10 km

2.09 km

795 m

179 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

7.96 km

2.59 km

2.02 km

1.60 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

31°C

19°C

42 %

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View of Therfield Heath – Therfield Village Green loop from Royston

Royston Town Hall and Museum

Parish and Priory Church of St. John the Baptist, Royston

View of Therfield Heath

Icknield Way Bicycle Dismount at Royston Heath

Icknield Way Footpath

Kelshall War Memorial

Therfield Village Green

The Heath Sports Centre Café

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