Comments on: Anglesey Abbey http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey Cycle rides around Cambridge and Ely Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:10:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Simon http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey/comment-page-1#comment-100 Simon Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:02:12 +0000 http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/2007/06/02/anglesey-abbey/#comment-100 Thanks a lot for this route- I discovered it at midnight last night and set my alarm early to do it this morning. A fantastically tranquil morning. I agree with Jim Helfers though- I took a wrong turn and ended up going via Bottisham, and it felt far safer and more pleasant than Stow road on the way back. Thanks a lot for this route- I discovered it at midnight last night and set my alarm early to do it this morning. A fantastically tranquil morning.
I agree with Jim Helfers though- I took a wrong turn and ended up going via Bottisham, and it felt far safer and more pleasant than Stow road on the way back.

]]> By: Stuart Bell http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey/comment-page-1#comment-99 Stuart Bell Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:15:33 +0000 http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/2007/06/02/anglesey-abbey/#comment-99 That's a useful tweak to the route, Jim and John. I'll try it out next time I go, too -- thanks! That’s a useful tweak to the route, Jim and John. I’ll try it out next time I go, too — thanks!

]]> By: john http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey/comment-page-1#comment-98 john Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:09:43 +0000 http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/2007/06/02/anglesey-abbey/#comment-98 I second Jim's suggestion--I took the ride today and went too Bottisham, then up Lode Rode, which has walking/bike path off the road. A windy day can make this a moderately challenging ride for a beginner but the Abbey is well worth the visit. This will become a regular ride. I second Jim’s suggestion–I took the ride today and went too Bottisham, then up Lode Rode, which has walking/bike path off the road. A windy day can make this a moderately challenging ride for a beginner but the Abbey is well worth the visit. This will become a regular ride.

]]> By: Jim Helfers http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey/comment-page-1#comment-97 Jim Helfers Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:12:02 +0000 http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/2007/06/02/anglesey-abbey/#comment-97 Thanks to Stuart for putting this ride up. My wife and I are from the U.S., and rented bikes in Cambridge. Once you get out of town, the NCR 51 signs are not confusing at all (always trust the signs!). I would suggest going all the way to Bottisham on the NCR 51, then cutting up the Lode Road, rather than the map directions, unless it is not busy. Today when we did it, it was Saturday and there was a steady stream of traffic on Colliers Lane/Quy Road. By the way, if you mention you cycled to Anglesey Abbey, they'll give you a discount. We were lucky to meet the present Baron Fairhaven and his grandson today. The manor is definitely worth seeing! Thanks to Stuart for putting this ride up. My wife and I are from the U.S., and rented bikes in Cambridge. Once you get out of town, the NCR 51 signs are not confusing at all (always trust the signs!). I would suggest going all the way to Bottisham on the NCR 51, then cutting up the Lode Road, rather than the map directions, unless it is not busy.

Today when we did it, it was Saturday and there was a steady stream of traffic on Colliers Lane/Quy Road. By the way, if you mention you cycled to Anglesey Abbey, they’ll give you a discount. We were lucky to meet the present Baron Fairhaven and his grandson today. The manor is definitely worth seeing!

]]> By: Stuart Bell http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey/comment-page-1#comment-96 Stuart Bell Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:24:53 +0000 http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/2007/06/02/anglesey-abbey/#comment-96 Thanks to Craig and Katharine for your comments. Do keep checking back, as I hope to add a new route very soon. Shout in the meantime if you have any particular requests! I'm considering adding one that involves a short initial train ride up to King's Lynn, as there is some lovely countryside just to the east there, around by the Sandringham estate. Thanks to Craig and Katharine for your comments. Do keep checking back, as I hope to add a new route very soon. Shout in the meantime if you have any particular requests! I’m considering adding one that involves a short initial train ride up to King’s Lynn, as there is some lovely countryside just to the east there, around by the Sandringham estate.

]]> By: Katharine http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey/comment-page-1#comment-95 Katharine Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:38:44 +0000 http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/2007/06/02/anglesey-abbey/#comment-95 Thanks so much for this site - I'm a newish (but middle-aged) cyclist, and also a new resident of Cambridge. I did this route today and it was perfect for a beginner, and an excellent way to explore. The other rides look great too. Thanks so much for this site – I’m a newish (but middle-aged) cyclist, and also a new resident of Cambridge. I did this route today and it was perfect for a beginner, and an excellent way to explore. The other rides look great too.

]]> By: Craig http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey/comment-page-1#comment-94 Craig Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:01:41 +0000 http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/2007/06/02/anglesey-abbey/#comment-94 Stuart - some nice rides here. What mobile phone do you use? If you've got a compatible phone (and you are interested) I'll get you a copy of our OS mapping/satnav/sports-gps software for mobile phones). Contact me directly - would be interesting to chat. We're in Cambridge. Stuart – some nice rides here. What mobile phone do you use? If you’ve got a compatible phone (and you are interested) I’ll get you a copy of our OS mapping/satnav/sports-gps software for mobile phones). Contact me directly – would be interesting to chat. We’re in Cambridge.

]]> By: Stuart Bell http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey/comment-page-1#comment-93 Stuart Bell Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:54:49 +0000 http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/2007/06/02/anglesey-abbey/#comment-93 Fantastic -- glad to hear that you're finding it useful, Tali! If you discover any other good routes, or have any particular suggestions, do leave me a note -- it's great getting feedback! Fantastic — glad to hear that you’re finding it useful, Tali! If you discover any other good routes, or have any particular suggestions, do leave me a note — it’s great getting feedback!

]]> By: Tali http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey/comment-page-1#comment-92 Tali Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:39:47 +0000 http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/2007/06/02/anglesey-abbey/#comment-92 Hi there! Just stumbled across this website and I'm totally inspired by all the bike ride ideas. My partner and I have just moved here from New Zealand and LOVE cycling, so we're totally excited about trying out these routes. Thanks for the website! Hi there! Just stumbled across this website and I’m totally inspired by all the bike ride ideas. My partner and I have just moved here from New Zealand and LOVE cycling, so we’re totally excited about trying out these routes. Thanks for the website!

]]> By: Jamie http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/anglesey-abbey/comment-page-1#comment-91 Jamie Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:07:47 +0000 http://www.stuartbell.co.uk/cycling/2007/06/02/anglesey-abbey/#comment-91 Wow - looks amazing. Wish I'd gone...if only someone invited me ;-). Wow – looks amazing. Wish I’d gone…if only someone invited me ;-) .

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