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East Of England

Akesden to Claver End Road – Green Croft Lane loop from Saffron Walden

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East Of England

Akesden to Claver End Road – Green Croft Lane loop from Saffron Walden

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Akesden to Claver End Road – Green Croft Lane loop from Saffron Walden

02:17

36.6km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.42 km

The Fulfen

Forest

2

5.51 km

Akesden to Claver End Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A great climb or descent in either direction.

Tip by

3

7.84 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Arkesden

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely and cool on a hot summer's day!

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4

19.5 km

Deceivingly Tough Uphill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Best traversed westbound for the downhill. Eastbound it's one of those gradual climbs that never relents, made even more difficult by the wind howling across the fields.

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5

24.9 km

Green Croft Lane

Highlight • Trail

6

31.7 km

Howe Wood Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A woodland escape sandwiched between two field tracks.

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7

33.0 km

View from Purton End High Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

High point and great views over undulating hills

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8

36.5 km

The Railway Arms

Highlight • Pub

Saffron Walden’s first community owned pub!

The meeting point for Saffron Social Cyclists & Field Trippers cycling groups.

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B

36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

1.78 km

608 m

421 m

372 m

Surfaces

29.1 km

5.54 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

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Monday 24 August

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12°C

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