Mepal (E Cambs) is a rural region in East Cambridgeshire, characterized by its distinctive fenland landscape. This low-lying, flat terrain is shaped by historical drainage efforts, including the Old Bedford River and the New Bedford River (Hundred Foot Drain), which run close to the village. These waterways and the expansive fenland provide a unique environment for several sports like road cycling, jogging, hiking, touring cycling, and more. The area's topography offers opportunities for outdoor activities along scenic waterside paths and…
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91.7km
05:54
310m
310m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4
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31.3km
01:48
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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73.4km
04:15
120m
120m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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32.3km
02:08
90m
90m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5
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6.05km
01:33
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20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
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7.08km
01:49
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.74km
01:12
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.31km
01:37
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39
riders
54.3km
02:22
170m
170m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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27.6km
01:17
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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70.8km
03:12
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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71.0km
03:10
180m
180m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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27
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26.8km
01:38
100m
100m
Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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26.2km
01:37
90m
90m
Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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21.4km
01:15
60m
60m
Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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riders
35.2km
02:00
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
7.19km
00:45
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.2km
01:03
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
9.46km
00:59
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
20.3km
02:06
70m
70m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mepal (E Cambs) offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region's flat fenland terrain is suitable for various skill levels. There are more than 10 routes available across these sports.
The terrain in Mepal (E Cambs) is predominantly flat fenland, characterized by minimal elevation changes. This makes it particularly suitable for road and touring cycling, as well as for jogging and hiking along waterside paths. The landscape is shaped by the Old Bedford River and New Bedford River.
Yes, Mepal (E Cambs) offers road cycling routes that take advantage of the flat fenland. These routes provide opportunities for long, uninterrupted rides. More information on specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Mepal (E Cambs) guide.
Hiking trails in Mepal (E Cambs) often follow the banks of the Old and New Bedford Rivers, offering scenic views and opportunities for birdwatching. Lilibet Woods also provides walking opportunities. Detailed hiking routes are available in the Hiking around Mepal (E Cambs) guide, including Easy hikes around Mepal (E Cambs).
Yes, Mepal (E Cambs) has jogging routes, many of which utilize the flat paths along the Old and New Bedford Rivers. These routes provide a tranquil environment for runners. Specific jogging routes can be explored in the Running Trails around Mepal (E Cambs) guide.
Mepal (E Cambs) includes mountain biking as one of its available sports. While the terrain is generally flat, specific routes cater to mountain biking. Information on these trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Mepal (E Cambs) guide.
Routes in Mepal (E Cambs) feature the Old Bedford River and New Bedford River (Hundred Foot Drain), which are significant waterways. The area is also known for its fenland landscape, Lilibet Woods, and the historic 'ridge and furrow' patterns near the cemetery. The washes are an internationally important site for bird life.
The outdoor routes in Mepal (E Cambs) are popular, with more than 7,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes have an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars, based on over 370 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Mepal (E Cambs), including Road Cycling Routes, Running Trails, Hiking, Easy hikes, Touring Cycling, and MTB Trails.
The Mepal Parish Council can be contacted via their official website or by phone. The official website is mepalparish.org. The phone number for the Mepal Parish Clerk is +44 1353 440166.
The flat fenland terrain around Mepal (E Cambs) is generally conducive to easy and family-friendly routes, particularly for cycling and walking. The Easy hikes around Mepal (E Cambs) guide provides specific options for less strenuous activities.

