Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Millstone Park.
All amenities available in Burwell can be reached in just a few minutes by bike, including schools, shops, pubs and sports facilities. For confident cyclists, Newmarket Town Centre can be accessed in just over 20 minutes, providing access to wider range of services, including Newmarket train station.
For more leisurely rides, you’re ideally located to take advantage of the stunning local scenery that Cambridge has to offer and there are plenty of designated cycle routes to choose from. Close by, you’ll find National Cycle Network (NCN) routes 51 and 11, both signposted trails, with route 11 following a mostly flat path through The Fens. Renowned for its wildlife and network of rivers, The Fens is a great place for cycling, with plenty of traffic-free stretches along the route, making it ideal for families or those new to cycling.
The Cambridge Cycling Campaign is a great resource if you’re unsure where to begin when it comes to cycling in Cambridge and the surrounding villages. Find route planning tools and information on cycle training opportunities.
For more information on cycling locally visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
CycleStreets is a handy website that allows you to plan your journey. Simply enter your start and end points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling has always been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefits to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to start with your cycle commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.