Fenland Rides

From: Central Cambridge.
Distance: 15 miles round trip.
Summary: An exploration of the villages to the northwest and southwest of Cambridge.

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When you live somewhere, it’s very easy not to get round to visiting some of the most significant sights in the area. Now that Spring is on its way, I decided to do something about this, and leapt on my bike to visit the American Cemetery in Madingley, just to the northwest of Cambridge. I’ve written a separate post about the cemetery itself, but this ride goes up the pretty cyclepath to Coton, across to Madingley, and then along a bridleway to continue reading…

From: Central Cambridge.

Distance: 17 miles round trip.

Summary: Meridian line views of Cambridgeshire.

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In 1999, when communities across the country were preparing their millennium celebrations, those on the Meridian line were considered to have special significance. Many of these towns and villages built fire beacons to welcome in the new year. As the highest point for many miles around, and situated on exactly zero degrees of longitude, Orwell is the only continue reading…

From: Cambridge.

Distance: 17 miles round trip.

Summary: Europe’s finest aviation museum on our doorstep.

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On a summer day in Cambridge, it is often possible to hear the buzz of vintage planes overhead. Most of these will have taken off at the airfield near Duxford, just to the south of Cambridge. Formerly an RAF fighter station and an important American airbase in the Second World War, Duxford is now continue reading…

From: Cambridge.

Distance: 14 miles round trip.

Summary: One of the most relaxing places in Cambridgeshire in which to spend a sunny afternoon.

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Not in Anglesey, and not an abbey, Anglesey Abbey nonetheless has some of the most lovely gardens in Cambridgeshire — it’s a great place to spend a sunny afternoon curled up with a good book. Just 7 miles to the northeast of Cambridge, in the village of Lode, it is easily reachable by bike, and the National Trust even gives cyclists a discount on their continue reading…