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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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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