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Fox Road Gravel Track – Balsham Bridleway loop from Balsham

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Fox Road Gravel Track – Balsham Bridleway loop from Balsham

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Fox Road Gravel Track – Balsham Bridleway loop from Balsham

01:46

25.9km

190m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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30 m

The Bell

Highlight • Cafe

This village is supposed to have various pubs and cafes to stop at. In fact on a sunny Saturday afternoon in May this was the only place open - so they should be on Komoot as a reliable stop.

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325 m

The Old Butchers Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

1.14 km

Fox Road Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fine section of gravel

Tip by

8.22 km

Icknield Way from Willingham Green

Highlight • Cycleway

mostly hard packed gravel, some rougher sections (visited in summer)

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19.0 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Little church stop for pics and music change before heading back to Cambridge

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21.8 km

Shady Spot on Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

23.1 km

Balsham Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bit mucky in the wet but delightfully dusty in the dry, this bridleway links the village of Balsham to the Roman Road.

Pass between hedges and along field margins …

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25.4 km

Church of Holy Trinity, Balsham

Highlight • Historical Site

In a serene spot on the outskirts of Balsham, the Church of Holy Trinity is a picturesque place of worship that dates to the 13th century. Boasting medieval stained glass …

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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

6.26 km

5.52 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

12.1 km

10.3 km

1.93 km

1.40 km

177 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 11 May

14°C

1°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Fox Road Gravel Track – Balsham Bridleway loop from Balsham

The Bell

The Old Butchers Coffee Shop

Fox Road Gravel Track

Icknield Way from Willingham Green

St Mary's Church

Shady Spot on Wooden Bridge

Balsham Bridleway

Church of Holy Trinity, Balsham

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