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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Suffolk
Forest Heath
Kentford

Sand and dirt on the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire border — UK alternative gravel routes

Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Suffolk
Forest Heath
Kentford

Sand and dirt on the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire border — UK alternative gravel routes

Hard

5.0

(1)

7

riders

Sand and dirt on the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire border — UK alternative gravel routes

08:44

111km

650m

Gravel riding

Okay, admittedly there are some actual gravel roads in this Tour from local rider James Deane, but there's plenty of sandy, muddy and stony tracks too!

At over 70 miles (113 km), it's a pretty long gravel route, so makes for a great weekend day ride. It starts and finishes…

Last updated: July 29, 2024

Waypoints

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51.8 km

The Gog Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe and farm shop. Good to stock up on snacks before ride or coffee on way back as close to town.

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2

57.7 km

Worsted Street Roman Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

This section of the Roman road slopes up gently from the bridge over the A11 towards the B1052.
The ground is a mixture of grass and narrow path. In dry …

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3

63.8 km

Balsham Bridleway

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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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66.7 km

Frog End Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A decent gravel road with a few minor potholes, leading from close to Balsham on Fox Road to the north-east, parallel to the road to West Wratting.

Fairly flat and easy-going with just a few gradual climbs and descents.

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5

111 km

Phoenix Cycleworks

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop off along the Icknield Way. The cafe is excellent so we stocked up on coffee and cake. Recommended.

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111 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.2 km

30.0 km

14.1 km

11.9 km

5.81 km

341 m

Surfaces

52.5 km

35.0 km

22.2 km

1.72 km

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