From: Central Cambridge.

Distance: 6 miles.

Summary: Pleasant riverside route, though busy in term-time.

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The village of Waterbeach lies just to the northeast of Cambridge, and can now be reached by bike on the well-surfaced river towpath. In the early evening during term the southern half of this route can become quite busy with the coaches of rowing crews cycling alongside, but it is an extremely pleasant short ride, and a good way of reaching the excellent (more…)

From: Central Cambridge.

Distance: 6 miles.

Summary: Pretty village, good lunchtime pubs.

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Cambridge is an extremely rural city, with open countryside all around. There are lots of pretty villages easily within reach of a leisurely lunchtime cycle ride, and in the “0-10 miles” category on the right, I will try to pick out some of the best examples. Today, a short ride to Grantchester. (more…)