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9th October 2026 — Burrough Green

Time: 10:00 am

Meet: Village Green Cricket practice net on Sherriffs Court (Coming from the north, 1st right past the pub., then 1st left) Postcode CB8 9NJ / ///notion.wrenching.magnum

Distance: 4.5 miles

What to bring: Please bring substantial snacks and plenty of drinks. (NOTE for leader: Take secateurs)

A 4.5 mile circular walk , with gentle hills for most of the route. A great mix of habitats and things to see as we will cross fields, woodland and stud farms on the way round.

Contact: Claire

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4th September 2026 — Hardwick to Toft

Time: 10:00 am

Meet: CB23 7QF / dilute.bonkers.soups

Distance: 4.5 miles

What to bring: Substantial snacks and plenty of drinks

A challenging circular walk with slopes and uneven ground for most of the route, with great views of the surrounding countryside. Meet at the south of Hardwick, at the junction of Main Street and Portway Road; park on Portway Road (last turning on the left coming from the north).

Contact: Claire

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7th August 2026 — Cambridge by the River Cam

Time: 10:30 am

Distance: 4 miles

What to bring: Picnic lunch and drinks

A leisurely 4-5 mile linear and level walk along the River Cam, travelling by bus from Cottenham to Histon Road. Walks down Castle Street to the river, then either towards the Green Dragon pub in Chesterton (returning by the river) or along the Backs past Queens' College to the Granta pub. Catch the 10.30am bus from Cottenham Village Green; others meet at the Mound on Castle Hill, Shire Hall, Cambridge at 11.10am. Pubs and facilities available in both directions.

Contact: Claire

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11th July 2026 — Little Thetford

Time: 10:00 am

Meet: CB6 3HB / overruns.louder.sprains

Distance: 2.5 miles

What to bring: Picnic lunch and drinks (for those doing both parts)

Originally scheduled for Friday 10th July 2026; changed to Saturday 11th July due to hot weather. A circular walk wildlife-spotting along the Great Ouse at Little Thetford with views of Ely Cathedral. Option to extend to 4.8 miles. Both routes are flat but cross 2 stiles and the railway line. Meet by the yellow road-salt container on Holt Fen (Main Rd in Little Thetford becomes Holt Fen shortly before the railway).

Contact: Claire

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26th June 2026 — Caxton

Cancelled: Postponed due to heat, then converted to a Main walk (see the Main-series Caxton/Caxton and Eltisley walks)

Time: 10:00 am

Meet: CB23 3PQ / damp.pixies.greyhound

Distance: 3.2 miles

What to bring: Lunch and snacks and plenty of drinks (if not lunching in the pub)

A circular walk circumnavigating the village of Caxton with a gently rolling landscape and some beautiful buildings en route. Extendable to 4.5 miles. Meet and park in the centre of Caxton, on Ermine Street, outside the Chubby Frog public house (opens at noon).

Contact: Claire

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22nd May 2026 — Coton Countryside Reserve

Time: 10:00 am

Meet: CB23 7PY / ranch.throw.makes

Distance: 4 miles

What to bring: Snacks and drinks

A figure-of-8 walk with gentle hills. Loop 1 (1.5 miles) climbs the hill overlooking the shooting range with views towards Cambridge. Loop 2 (2.5 miles) continues to the edge of Coton for a break beside the church in the old village centre. Walkers can do 1 or both loops (4 miles total). Meet in the Coton Countryside Reserve car park (south of Coton, on Grantchester Road) at 10am for loop 1, or c.10.30am if joining for loop 2 only.

Contact: Claire

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10th April 2026 — Rampton to Northstowe

Time: 10:00 am

Meet: CB24 8QB / blackbird.state.device

Distance: 4 miles

What to bring: Snacks and drinks

An early warm-up walk, easy, level and mainly on hard surfaces to the Northstowe lakes and back. Meet on Rampton Green.

Contact: Claire

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10th October 2025 — Cambridge by the River Cam

Time: 9:45 am

Meet: Green near Bramley Close, Cottenham (9:45am), or Castle Mound at Shire Hall, Castle Street, Cambridge (~10:30am). Shorter walk option available.

Distance: 4.3 miles

What to bring: Lunch (pub meal or picnic).

4.3-mile walk via bus to Cambridge; Castle Street to river, onward to Green Dragon pub in Chesterton; return via Chesterton.

Contact: Claire

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19th September 2025 — Wicken Fen

Time: 11:00 am

Meet: Reserve main car park, CB7 5XP / ///assemble.drifting.roughest

Distance: 4 miles

What to bring: Drink and pack-up for Route 1. Non-members pay £3.20 parking and £10 entry for Route 2. Café available.

Two options — Route 1: 4-mile rugged loop around Adventurers' Fen; Route 2: 2-mile tame reserve loop. Both flat.

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15th August 2025 — Histon to Westwick

Time: 10:00 am

Meet: Parlour Close bus stop on Cottenham Road, CB24 9XP ; parking available opposite at allotments. / ///being.odds.thickens

Distance: 3.5 miles

What to bring: Snack and drinks; no seating available on route.

3.5-mile circular walk exploring Histon, farmland, and Westwick, with gentle inclines. updated date and earlier time

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11th July 2025 — Dry Drayton

Time: 11:00 am

Meet: In front of St Peter's and St Paul's Church, CB23 8BZ / ///times.destiny.fastening

Distance: 3 miles

What to bring: Picnic lunch and drinks for the extended walk.

3-mile easy circular walk around Dry Drayton; optional 5-mile extension to Bar Hill nature reserve.

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13th June 2025 — Bluntisham & Barleycroft Lake

Time: 11:00 am

Meet: Bus stop at junction of Holliday's Road and St Mary's Close, Bluntisham, PE28 3LW / ///barn.shifts.mute

Distance: 3 miles

What to bring: Lunch and drinks for the full walk; lunch available at Brownshill Lock.

Easy 3-mile flat walk through Bluntisham to Berrycroft Lake and Brownshill Lock; optional 5-mile extension crossing the Great Ouse to Ouse Fen.

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16th May 2025 — Little Thetford

Time: 11:00 am

Meet: By the yellow road-salt container on Holt Fen, Main Rd, Little Thetford, CB6 3HB / ///overruns.louder.sprains

Distance: 2.5 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack; picnic lunch and drinks if doing both parts.

2.5-mile circular wildlife walk along the Great Ouse with Ely Cathedral views; optional 4.8-mile extension. Flat terrain with 2 stiles and a railway crossing.

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22nd November 2024 — Cambridge Colleges

Time: 11:00 am

Meet: Madingley Road Park & Ride, centre of car park / ///planet.covers.active

Distance: 5 miles

What to bring: Light snack and drink

Level, easy 5–6 mile walk around "the Backs", exploring Cambridge Colleges; 2-mile reduction option

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11th October 2024 — Bar Hill

Time: 11:00 am

Meet: Outside Bar Hill library / ///blueberry.somewhere.limelight

Distance: 3 miles

What to bring: Drink and snack

Exploratory, challenging 3 mile loop with mostly inclines; optional cycle bridge scaling

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6th September 2024 — Eddington & Girton

Time: 9:45 am

Meet: Madingley Road Park & Ride / ///sketch.risks.ruby

Distance: 4 miles

What to bring: Picnic, or university café option

4 mile level walk exploring Eddington development, parks, and Girton, option for extra 1 mile

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5th July 2024 — Kingfishers Bridge

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Reserve car park, CB7 5XL / ///regrowth.rods.stump

Distance: 2.5 miles

What to bring: Drink and snack

Easy, flat 2.5 miles around Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, viewing wildlife and hides

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28th June 2024 — Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB Nature Reserve

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Main nature reserve car park / ///bronze.shine.airbrush

Distance: 5.8 miles

What to bring: Lunch and drinks for full walk

Flat walk, choice of 2.6, 4.3, or 5.8 mile options around 1, 2, or 3 lakes

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10th May 2024 — American Cemetery and Coton

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Opposite Madingley Hall entrance / ///dragon.gasp.visit

Distance: 2.5 miles

What to bring: Picnic lunch and drinks for extended route

2.5 mile walk exploring the University's "800 wood" and American Cemetery, option to extend to 4.5 miles

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27th October 2023 — Cambridge Colleges

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Madingley Road Park & Ride, near the entrance (TL 424 594) / ///client.slim.poet

Distance: 5 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack

5 mile level walk exploring the Cambridge Colleges; bus option available for shortening walk

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1st September 2023 — St Ives

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: St Ives Park & Ride, adjacent to the busway (TL 319 708) / ///nimbly.commit.self

Distance: 4.5 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack; lunch/refreshments available at St Ives

4.5 mile flat, easy walk from St Ives Park & Ride along the Great River Ouse

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4th August 2023 — Madingley

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Opposite the entrance to Madingley Hall, parking by the white posts (TL 396 603) / ///dragon.gasp.visit

Distance: 3 miles

What to bring: Lunch recommended for cemetery option; drink and snack

3 mile level, easy circular through Madingley and surrounding countryside, with two optional extensions: 1.6 miles to "800 wood" and American Cemetery, or Madingley Hall gardens/tea rooms

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7th July 2023 — Wandlebury

Time: 10:00 am

Meet: Wandlebury Country Park car park, CB22 3AE (TL 493 533) / ///scrum.fairy.wheat

Distance: 1 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack; parking fee £3.15 (card only)

1 mile up onto Magog Hill for views over Cambridge, followed by a 2 mile easy walk mostly in shade exploring Wandlebury Country Park

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9th June 2023 — Milton

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Milton Park & Ride main building (TL 469 630) / ///safely.push.gentle

Distance: 5.5 miles

What to bring: Lunch and drinks for riverside stop

Very easy, flat 5.5 mile walk around Milton, featuring Milton Country Park and River Cam bridges; shorter 2.5-mile option available

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5th May 2023 — Ouse Fen

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Ouse Valley Nature Reserve, turn off road from Willingham before Earith junction (TL 393 746) / ///sparks.cork.dodging

Distance: 1.4 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack

Open 1.4 mile looped walk around Crane Fen, optional 2–3 mile extension through Earith Marina

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21st October 2022 — Landbeach

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Landbeach Village Hall car park, TL 474 651, CB25 9FD / ///battle.certainly.phones

Distance: 3 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack

3.0 mile walk starting in Landbeach, exploring local farmland and Worts Meadow Historical site

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2nd September 2022 — Dry Drayton

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Front of St Peter's & Paul's Church, TL 380 620, CB23 8BZ / ///times.destiny.fastening

Distance: 3 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack (lunch if doing both loops)

3.0 mile walk starting in Dry Drayton, enjoying the level landscape towards Madingley

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5th August 2022 — Wandlebury

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Wandlebury Country Park car park, TL 493 533, CB22 3AE / ///scrum.fairy.wheat

Distance: 2.5 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack

2.5 mile simple, easy walk exploring Wandlebury Country Park

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1st July 2022 — Haddenham

Time: 10:00 am

Meet: Haddenham village sign near the crossroads, TL 464 756, CB6 3TP / ///outpost.mango.storms

Distance: 4.3 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack

4.3 mile mostly easy walk from Haddenham, with 2 uphill sections

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17th June 2022 — Reach

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: Reach Village car park, TL 568 661, CB25 0JD / ///wicked.graphics.rules

Distance: 3.5 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack

3.5 mile mostly easy circular walk from Reach into the countryside overlooking Wicken Fen

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6th May 2022 — St Ives

Time: 10:30 am

Meet: St Ives Park & Ride, adjacent to the busway (TL 319 708) / ///nimbly.commit.self

Distance: 4.5 miles

What to bring: Drink and energy snack

4.5 mile flat, easy walk from St Ives Park & Ride along the Great River Ouse

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