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Little Wilbraham

Balsham Wind Turbines Climb – The Straight Climb loop from Little Wilbraham

Road cycling routes

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

Little Wilbraham

Balsham Wind Turbines Climb – The Straight Climb loop from Little Wilbraham

Moderate

11

riders

Balsham Wind Turbines Climb – The Straight Climb loop from Little Wilbraham

01:43

40.3km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.05 km

Balsham Wind Turbines Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steepest part of the road between Six Mile Bottom and West Wratting, going up past the Balsham wind turbines. Watch out for the right/left double bend at the bottom of …

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8.87 km

The Old Butchers Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Decent cafe and a safe place to put your bike round the back.

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3

14.5 km

Jigsaw Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee, cake and snacks.

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4

14.8 km

Highway Signage Humour

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Someone in the Cambs highways department clearly has a sense of humour. 😂 One of the best sign combinations I’ve seen.

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15.0 km

The Linton Kitchen Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great for a coffee stop with a cake or a pastry. Park your bikes by the side - don’t lean against neighbouring buildings.

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6

38.2 km

The Straight Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A long, straight spin uphill or fast descent, with smooth tarmac and little traffic.

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40.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

678 m

582 m

197 m

108 m

Surfaces

39.7 km

437 m

185 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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