Saffron Walden via Elmdon (64km) (40mi)
Start: Brookside
Author: Rupert
An alternative route to Saffron Walden via Elmdon. Returns via Little Walden and Balsham.
A fairly hilly route: two big climbs on the way out and a couple of easier climbs on the return.
- Useful for any GPS unit. Contains no cuesheet entries, only track information (breadcrumb trail).
- Compatible with most modern GPS units. Provides custom cue entries, but may consume more space than FIT.
- FIT is the best format for turn-by-turn directions on modern Garmin Edge Devices.
Elevation gained: 392m over 64km 40mi.
Distance covered at each grade:
This route passes through Cambridge (0km/0mi), Hauxton (7km/5mi), Harston (8km/5mi), Newton (11km/7mi), Thriplow (13km/8mi), Fowlmere (15km/9mi), Elmdon (24km/15mi), Littlebury Green (28km/18mi), Audley End (32km/20mi), Saffron Walden (34km/21mi), Little Walden (38km/24mi), Chapelend (39km/24mi), Hadstock (42km/26mi), Linton (44km/27mi), Balsham (49km/31mi), Fulbourn (57km/35mi) and Cambridge (60km/37mi).
This route passes within about
1kmhalf a mile of the following possible refreshment stops:
Newton, Days Bakery and Farmshop (
10km/6mi),
Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (
27km/17mi),
Saffron Walden, The Temeraire (
33km/21mi),
Saffron Walden, Mocha Café (
34km/21mi),
Saffron Walden, Goat and Grass (
34km/21mi),
Linton, The Linton Kitchen (
43km/27mi) and
Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe (
49km/31mi).
We welcome corrections and updates.