From: Central Cambridge.

Distance: 16 miles.

Summary: Great views of the University’s collection of pioneering radio telescopes.

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Five miles to the southwest of Cambridge is an array of radio telescopes, continually monitoring the skies for radiation emitted at the very birth of the Universe. Although the immediate area around the telescopes is very strictly off-limits, (continues…)

From: Central Cambridge.

Distance: 11 miles.

Summary: Never let it be said that there are no hills around Cambridge.

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This is a slightly longer than usual lunchtime ride, out into the Gog Magog hills, to the southeast of Cambridge. It’s all too easy to think of this area of the country as being entirely flat, but this cycle ride shows that this is by no means the case… (continues…)

From: Central Cambridge.

Distance: 19 miles.

Summary: Open country views, but wear something reflective!

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Given the flat land to the north of Cambridge, a leisurely visit to Ely is best done by bike. There are three obvious routes to Ely — this is the scenic route, along the back roads. The cycle through open countryside gives you fantastic views, but it’s strongly advisable to wear something reflective (and perhaps have your rear light switched on) so that drivers can see you some distance away on these long, straight roads. (continues…)

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. (continues…)