Descent to Kimbolton – Kimbolton High Street loop from Felmersham Gravel Pits

Descent to Kimbolton – Kimbolton High Street loop from Felmersham Gravel Pits

Moderate

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Descent to Kimbolton – Kimbolton High Street loop from Felmersham Gravel Pits

02:45

66.3km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.66 km

Pippin Wood

Forest

13.7 km

Descent to Kimbolton

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Wide, straight, unobstructed road with a steady gradient and a decent road surface that flattens into a long run-out rather than a sudden T-junction so you can really descend confidently …

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15.4 km

View of Kimbolton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Best view of Kimbolton Castle - actually a stately home rather than a castle and now part of Kimbolton School.

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16.2 km

Kimbolton is one of the smallest towns in Cambridgeshire, but was a very important market town during the medieval period. As a result the town's High Street boasts over 80 listed buildings and retains much of its original historical character.

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27.8 km

Buckden Towers and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Buckden Towers, comprising the Great Tower, walls and grounds, are all that remains of Buckden Palace which dates from 1479. The site of the Palace is over 900 years old …

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35.1 km

Ouse Valley Descent

Highlight • Climb

Sharp drop off the edge of the plateau overlooking the Ouse valley towards Great Paxton. Flat out!

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39.1 km

Bohemia Café, Cross Keys Mews, St Neots

Highlight • Cafe

Set just off the high street through an archway. plenty of outdoor seating and space for bikes. Good selection of breakfast/lunch options and decent coffee... not as good as the Alconbury one though!

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