Skaters' Meadow – Grantchester Meadows Footpath loop from Hauxton

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Skaters' Meadow – Grantchester Meadows Footpath loop from Hauxton

Moderate

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Skaters' Meadow – Grantchester Meadows Footpath loop from Hauxton

03:22

13.2km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.52 km for 123 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.56 km

Coprolite pit

Lake

1.90 km

M11 Crossing

Highlight • Other

2.52 km

Duck Pond in the Park

Highlight • Lake

Great bit of light gavel, perfect for some sprints or a light jog to soak in the sights. just watch out for loose dogs and people who are glued to their phones.

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6.71 km

Skaters' Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Skater's Meadow is a 5-acre (2 ha) nature reserve vibrant with wildflowers, birds and even the occasional snake. It's classed as a 'lowland meadow and pasture' and you can expect …

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6.98 km

Grantchester Meadows Footpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a nice footpath across the Grantchester Meadows. On sunny weekends the route can also be very busy with people sunbathing, rowing or swimming in the river Granta/Cam.

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8.61 km

The Green Man

Highlight • Other

Large beer garden at the back but only accessible with your bike from the public path over the meadows.

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8.95 km

The Orchard Tea Garden, Grantchester

Highlight • Cafe

Relaxing at its best. It is self service, thus park your bike, get your afternoon tea (or other refreshment) at the bar and then find one of the widely spaced spots under the trees in the Orchard.

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