Jesus Green andMidsummer Common 2.5km Running & Walking Route

About the route• Walk, jog or run

• 2.5km around the park

• Terrain: concrete foot and cycle path surface around thewhole route. Flat surface. Paths may become flooded in wetweather.

• Lighting: the route is not very well lit so we advise users togo around the route in daylight.

• Traffic: please note there is a road crossing half way roundthe route. Please use the designated crossing.

• Buggy and wheelchair accessible: yes

• Postcode: CB4 3AX

• Amenities on site: signposted, street parking on ChestertonRoad, toilets, Kiosk, cycle racks, skate park, children’s park,tennis courts, Lido & cafe, river cruises, variouspublic houses along the river.

• Markers: look out for the Run England 321markers along the route to guide the way.

Key route points (see map)

Start and finish point is at the kiosk on Jesus Green by the river. Fromhere, head along the river towards Victoria Avenue road, passingJesus Green outdoor Lido.

Go under the Victoria Avenue road bridge and continue forwardalong the riverside until you reach the cattle gate. Look out for the1km marker along here.

Head back into Midsummer Common following the footpath nearestthe river. Stay on this path around the edge of the common.

Turn right here, just before the gate leading out on the MaidsCauseway, to follow the path down Midsummer Common headingtowards Victoria Avenue.

Leave Midsummer Common through the gate to cross the road at thedesignated crossing point. Once crossed, follow the footpath intoJesus Green park continuing forward.

Turn left here. Follow the path around the edge of Jesus Green, passingthe 2km marker. Head towards the gate leading out of the park.

Follow the central path down Jesus Green, heading back towards theKiosk and the finish point. This is 2.5km. Repeat the route for 5km.

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For further information visit: www.cambridge.gov.uk/run

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Jesus Green

Jesus College(private)

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Further information:www.cambridge.gov.uk/runEmail: sport@cambridge.gov.ukPhone: 01223 457532

© Crown copyright and databaseright 2016. Ordnance SurveyLicence number 100019730.