Section 1 of 5, Pathfinder Way
RAF Wyton to Yelling
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 281 738. Finish: TL 258 627. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 96 m of climbing and 85 m of descent; highest point 54 m.
Getting there
The section starts at RAF Wyton.
- Bus stops
- RAF Wyton Main Gate, 10 m from the start. Directions TL 281 738Mere Way, 560 m from the start. Directions TL 284 734Camp Garage, 690 m from the start. Directions TL 276 743
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions TL 281 739Car park, 460 m from the start. Directions TL 285 740Car park, 500 m from the start. Directions TL 285 740
Getting back
The section finishes at Yelling. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Ashcroft, 320 m from the finish. Directions TL 255 625Friends Close, 520 m from the finish. Directions TL 262 624
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 77%, earth, rock and mud 14%.
About 64% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 5.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Three Horseshoes Inn, Houghton: 1.2 miles in.White Hart, Godmanchester: 3.9 miles in.The Exhibition, Godmanchester: 4.2 miles in.Three Horseshoes, Graveley: 8.5 miles in.The Three Jolly Butchers, Wyton: 1.2 miles in, about 250 m off the way.The Comrades Club, Godmanchester: 3.9 miles in, about 300 m off the way.The Royal Oak, Godmanchester: 4.3 miles in, about 250 m off the way.
- Cafés
- Houghton Tea Room: 1.2 miles in.Houghton Mill Tea-room: 1.3 miles in. Seats outside, step-free.The Grand Piano, Godmanchester: 4 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Pinnies, Godmanchester: 4.3 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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