Things to do in Cambridgeshire
Grantchester Meadows
Wild SwimmingFree!
A range of swimming opportunities along 2km of the meadows ending at the Orchard Tea Garden. Deep banks make this good for diving, but it can be muddy! Some weeds but clean. Upstream of the city.
Houghton Mill
Wild SwimmingFree!An idyllic stretch of river flowing through traditional water meadows. There’s the National Trust mill to visit, and tea rooms, and with several different streams and lots of space. Image from http://www.panoramio.com/photo/56843476
The Devil's Dyke from Reach
WalkingFree!
Cambridgeshire walk exploring the rural landscape southwest of village of Reach, north of Newmarket. The route includes a section of the ancient 7 mile long Devils Ditch (or Devils Dyke). A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Graffham Water from Kimbolton
WalkingFree!A pleasant Cambridgeshire walk exploring the countryside east of Kimbolton and the shores of Graffham Water reservoir. The route uses quiet country lanes, paths and bridleways. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Mare Way & Wimpole Estate from Orwell
WalkingFree!Cambridgeshire walk exploring the pleasant countryside lying to the north of Orwell including parts of the National Trust's Wimpole Estate. The route includes fine views and excellent walking. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Holme Fen Circular
WalkingFree!This Cambridgeshire walk explores the fenland and visits the lowest land in the UK. An interesting walk you have the opportunity to learn more of this landscape and also see some of the fauna that thrive in this unique habitat.
Wimpole Park and Whaddon
WalkingFree!This Cambridgeshire walk starts at Wimpole Park and continues to the village of Whaddon. The route features many aspects of the East Anglia countryside, with dark rich soils, sporadic woodlands and a flat landscape crisscrossed by many drainage ditches.
Fen Drayton Nature Reserve walk
WalkingFree!This easy Cambridgeshire walk explores the lagoons of Fen Drayton Nature Reserve near St. Ives. The lagoons are an area of idyllic beauty with some interesting flora and fauna. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Swaffham Prior & Devil's Dyke from Reach
WalkingFree!This Cambridgeshire walk starts from the village of Reach and crosses the fens to Swaffham Prior. This village has much to offer with some interesting churches a restored operational windmill and a variety of places to stop for refreshments. The return route follows the Devil's Dyke or Ditch, a 6th century defensive structure that rises to about 8 metres high. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Wood Walton Circular
WalkingFree!A short Cambridgeshire walk from Wood Walton which visits Monks Wood, before crossing typical landscapes of the area to the isolated and now deserted St Andrew's Church. From here the route crosses fields with a fine view east across the Fens to return to the start. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Navigation for Beginners - Wandlebury Country Park (Cambridge)
Instant booking!Next on Sun 08th Mar<!-- converted from markdown --> Learn to Navigate in the mighty Gog Magog Hills (this is as close as you get to hills in Cambridge!). This is a 2 hour course, designed for total beginners or those wishing to gain more confidence. Topics covered will..