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Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Pegasus Bridge loop from Le Hôme-Varaville

Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Pegasus Bridge loop from Le Hôme-Varaville

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Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Pegasus Bridge loop from Le Hôme-Varaville

01:17

31.2km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.6 km for 118 m

After 19.4 km for 118 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.73 km

Merville Battery

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The Merville Battery was built as part of the "Atlantic Wall" defenses by the German army during World War II. It's a fascinating place to visit, with plenty of vehicles, artillery, planes and bunkers to explore.

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8.29 km

Saint Peter's Church

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The Saint-Pierre Church of Bréville-les-Monts is a former Catholic church which was unfortunately destroyed during the Battle of Normandy on June 12, 1944, and whose ruins remain in the commune's …

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8.46 km

British 6th Airborne Division Memorial

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Nice memorial to 6th Airborne Div and 13th and 18th Royals Hussars

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16.0 km

Cycle Path from Pointe du Siège Ferry Port

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It's always nice to meet cyclists who ride the

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16.1 km

Canal de Cæn à la Mer

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Nice cycle path with multiple places to stop

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19.5 km

Pegasus Bridge

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Just after midnight on the night of June 5-6, the two bridges of Ranville-Bénouville were captured by the British 5th Parachute Brigade after a short battle. Pegasus was their emblem. …

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31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

12.3 km

2.04 km

628 m

358 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

1.30 km

322 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

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Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Pegasus Bridge loop from Le Hôme-Varaville

Merville Battery

Saint Peter's Church

British 6th Airborne Division Memorial

Cycle Path from Pointe du Siège Ferry Port

Canal de Cæn à la Mer

Pegasus Bridge

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