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Skaters' Meadow – Grantchester Village loop from Grantchester

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Skaters' Meadow – Grantchester Village loop from Grantchester

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Skaters' Meadow – Grantchester Village loop from Grantchester

00:59

9.02km

30m

Running

Moderate run. 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 12, 2026

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2.77 km

Sheep's Green Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge connects Coe Fen with Sheep's Green and Lammas Land. It replaced a chain ferry in 1910 and was reconstructed in 2006 after some serious deterioration of the bridge's condition.

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4.06 km

Pembroke College Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Pembrooke is the third oldest college in Cambridge and dates back to the mid-14th century. With a bit of luck, the park is also open during exam periods when most …

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4.37 km

King's College Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

King's College is one of the most famous colleges at Cambridge University, if not the world. Founded in 1441 by Henry VI shortly after he founded Eton, the college has …

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4.46 km

Great St Mary's Church, Cambridge

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary the Great is a Church of England parish and university church at the north end of King's Parade in central Cambridge, England. It is known locally as Great …

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4.51 km

Gonville and Caius College

Highlight • Historical Site

Caius is one of the oldest and largest colleges of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1348, the College combines the best of Cambridge tradition with 21st century teaching and …

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5.96 km

Selwyn College, University of Cambridge

Highlight • Historical Site

George Augustus Selwyn was the first Bishop of New Zealand 1841-68, and at the end of his life, Bishop of Lichfield (1868-78). He helped to create not only the Church …

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7.24 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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8.94 km

Grantchester Village

Highlight • Settlement

Scenic little village with 4 pubs and its own TV show. The coffee van is outside the Cambridge Gin distillery on the high street 10am-3pm every day except Mondays for a quick pick-up.

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9.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

2.36 km

1.76 km

419 m

296 m

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

1.98 km

1.46 km

782 m

217 m

157 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

23°C

11°C

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Skaters' Meadow – Grantchester Village loop from Grantchester

Sheep's Green Bridge

Pembroke College Gardens

King's College Chapel

Great St Mary's Church, Cambridge

Gonville and Caius College

Selwyn College, University of Cambridge

Skaters' Meadow

Grantchester Village

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