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Grand River – Golf Course Bridge loop from Cambridge

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Grand River – Golf Course Bridge loop from Cambridge

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Grand River – Golf Course Bridge loop from Cambridge

01:30

23.6km

120m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.0 km for 59 m

After 15.4 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Riverbluffs Park

Forest

3.74 km

Grand River

Highlight • River

The Grand River runs through Cambridge, creating a green corridor along its banks, with the Grand Trunk Trail running alongside it, a paved path with viewpoints and benches along the way. From here, you can access the Devil’s Creek Trail.

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9.79 km

Walter Bean Grand River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Following the Grand River through Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, the Walter Bean Grand River Trail offers a long, scenic mix of riverside paths, forest segments, boardwalks, and open meadow views. The route connects neighbourhoods, parks, and conservation areas, with frequent access points and well-marked sections that make it easy to walk shorter pieces or cycle longer stretches. Lookouts along the river give excellent views of the water, wetlands, and seasonal wildlife, while paved portions keep the trail accessible year-round. It’s one of the region’s signature green corridors and a reliable choice for peaceful, scenic walking or cycling close to the city.

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11.1 km

Golf Course Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A pedestrian bridge across the Grand River with an interesting metal structure, offering open views of the water and a peaceful spot to watch the river flow. If you want to continue your walk, you can cross and stay on the Walter Bean Grand River Trail.

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11.6 km

Pioneer Tower Natural Area

Highlight • Monument

Set along the bluffs above the Grand River, Pioneer Tower Natural Area combines riverside viewpoints, short wooded trails, and access to the historic Doon Pioneer Tower. The paths wind through mixed forest and open meadow pockets before reaching lookouts over a wide bend of the river — especially striking at sunset. It’s a small but scenic green space with quick links to the Walter Bean Grand River Trail, making it an easy add-on for walks or bike rides in the area. A peaceful spot for photography, quiet views, and taking in the landscape that early settlers once farmed.

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12.0 km

Grand River

Highlight • River

Here you’ll find a hidden access to the Grand River shore, a calm stretch where trees reflect in the water and birdlife is easy to spot. Take a moment to enjoy the peaceful nature here.

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23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

5.81 km

2.56 km

1.88 km

1.50 km

119 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

5.68 km

3.66 km

1.89 km

516 m

Elevation

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Saturday 16 May

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Grand River – Golf Course Bridge loop from Cambridge

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Walter Bean Grand River Trail

Golf Course Bridge

Pioneer Tower Natural Area

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