Roman Road cycle route overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐
This 12.8 mile route mostly follows the course of an old Roman road, hence the name. Starting in Cambridge, the route is initially on (normally) quiet roads, with a stretch on a segregated cycle path, but soon picks up the actual remains of a Roman road.
The route starts at Cambridge train station, and ends at the Old Red Lion pub, in Horseheath.
Surface on the Roman Road
The surface ranges from smooth tar, to completely unsurfaced. Overall, despite the tar sections, this is best described as a gravel route.
After rain, much of the route can get very muddy.
Refreshments
There are refreshments stops in Cambridge, though nothing directly on the route itself. After leaving Cambridge, there are no refreshments stops until the Old Red Lion pub, at the end.
Bikes
This route is best suited to gravel bikes or mountain bikes. Sturdy hybrids and touring bikes will manage, too.
Trikes and many cargo bikes will suffer.
Toilets
There are toilets at Cambridge station, and again at the Old Red Lion pub, at the end of the route.
Ratings
Safety: ⭐⭐⭐
Hilliness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Flat)
Refreshment stops: ⭐
Barriers: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Surface: ⭐
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐
Points of Interest
Cambridge offers a wealth of places to visit, including the university )esp. King’s College and King’s College Chapel).
Things to do include punting along the river Cam.
Routes in Cambridgeshire
Barriers
Though there are gates along the route, they’re only there to stop cars, and any cycles can easily get through the gates.
Cycle Hire
You can hire bikes from various companies in Cambridge, with the nearest to the start of the route being Rent O Spoke.
Paying the rent
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Weather forecast for the Roman Road
What the Roman Road looks like
Getting to the Roman Road
The route as shown on the map below starts at Cambridge station, so you can easily get to the start car-free, by taking your bike on the train. As ever, read my Bikes On Trains guide for useful and helpful tips for taking your bike on the train.
Parking near the Roman Road
Parking in the centre is limited, but if driving, you can opt to skip the first three miles, and simply park near the start of the actual Roman Road.
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DayCycle
DayCycle routes are routes that can can easily be cycled by most people in a day, or part of a day. Do have a look at all the other DayCycle routes available on WillCycle. Many contain detailed route guides, as well as embedded maps (like the one below).