Event
11th September 2026 — AGM
meeting: 12:15pm at Cottenham Community Centre (back room)
Contact: Vanessa, Chris, Claire
Archive
Walking Week 2026 Walk
9th September 2026 — Hertfordshire Chain Walk No 13 (extended)
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Opposite the church in Sandon, or on the green above the community centre / ///honeybees.loose.diplomas
Distance: 6.5 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch, snacks, drinks, sturdy boots, weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, hat
Route: An extended chain walk taking in more of the rolling countryside, featuring some longer slopes and the most challenging terrain.
Walking Week 2026 Walk
8th September 2026 — Upper Dean
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Street parking in Upper Dean, on the quiet road after the church / ///harsh.acids.less
Distance: 7.5 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch, snacks, drinks
Route: Starting from Upper Dean and passing through Yelden, where we will walk through the remains of a Motte and Bailey castle. The landscape is gently rolling, mainly following field edges and gravelly farm tracks.
Walking Week 2026 Walk
7th September 2026 — Everton/Gamlingay
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Gamlingay Cinques nature reserve (free parking available) / ///essay.dignity.buyers
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch, snacks, drinks
Route: A leisurely walk connecting the villages of Everton and Gamlingay through a mix of historic and ancient woods.
Event
7th September 2026 — Walking Week 2026
What to bring: (all week): Packed lunch, snacks, drinks, sturdy walking boots, weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen and hat
monday 7th sept – everton/gamlingay: (8 miles), start 10:30am, ///essay.dignity.buyers tuesday 8th sept – upper dean: (7.5 miles), start 10:30am, ///harsh.acids.less wednesday 9th sept – hertfordshire chain walk no 13: (6.5 miles), start 10:30am, ///honeybees.loose.diplomas Dates: 2026-09-07 to 2026-09-10
Contact: Chris & Claire
Saturday
11th July 2026 — Caxton and Eltisley
Cancelled: heatwave
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Near "Rare Productions" building, past the church towards Great Gransden / ///pythons.firework.bandwagon
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Drinks, snacks, packed lunch, appropriate clothing/footwear, sunscreen
7+ mile circular walk around Caxton and Eltisley parishes
Contact: Eileen
Saturday
13th June 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Boxworth Village Hall / ///essential.trailing.gobbling
Distance: 6.5 miles
What to bring: Snack and packed lunch
Boxworth, Lolworth, Childerley, Overhall Grove Nature Reserve, ~6.5 miles
Contact: Pauline & Tony
Saturday
23rd May 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Therfield Village Green, opposite the Fox & Duck / ///plays.swerving.take
Distance: 7.5 miles
What to bring: Snack, packed lunch, sturdy footwear, sensible clothing
Hertfordshire Chain Walk No 14 (extended), ~7.5 miles
Contact: Chris & Claire
Saturday
18th April 2026 — Coton Nature Reserve
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Coton Countryside Reserve car park / ///inches.grows.warm
Coton Nature Reserve – hills with views, streams, wildlife
Contact: Ian & Ann
Saturday
21st March 2026
Distance: 4.5 miles
Barrington to Harlton and back, ~4.5 miles
Contact: Roger
Saturday
21st February 2026
Meet: St Ives Park and Ride car park
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Coffee and packed lunch
"Trails of the Riverbank" – St Ives circular walk following the River Ouse, ~6 miles on level footpaths
Contact: Will & Linda
Saturday
17th January 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Waterbeach Barracks, entrance off Denny End Road / ///force.king.complies
Distance: 7 miles
Waterbeach ~7 miles, taking in the lake, new development, and Landbeach
Contact: Vanessa
Saturday
15th November 2025 — Northstowe Lakes
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Rampton Green
Distance: 3.5 miles
What to bring: Snack and drink
Northstowe Lakes — a short walk (3.5 miles) around the Northstowe Lakes, option to extend to 5 miles
Contact: Claire & Chris
Saturday
18th October 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Impington, junction of Cambridge Road/Lone Tree Avenue
Walking into Cambridge via Darwin Green, Eddington, West Road site, then into the centre
Contact: David Thomas
Event
12th September 2025 — AGM
Time: 12:15 pm
Meet: Cottenham Community Centre (cafe)
Contact: Vanessa, Chris and Claire
Walking Week 2025 Walk
10th September 2025 — Steeple Morden
Part of a multi-day event
Distance: 7.4 miles
Route: Visiting the villages of Steeple Morden, Guilden Morden, Abington Pigotts and Litlington, each with its own pub and medieval church. Wide views and open skies, passing moated farmhouses and thatched cottages, small woods and nature reserves. Note: Pub lunch availability being looked into; start point and time to be confirmed once a pub is chosen.
Walking Week 2025 Walk
9th September 2025 — Hertfordshire Chain Walk No 14 (extended)
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Therfield Village Green, opposite the Fox & Duck
Distance: 7.3 miles
Route: A walk through the rolling countryside.
Event
Walking Week 2025 Walk
8th September 2025 — Sandy
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Sandy Lodge RSPB reserve
Distance: 8 miles
Route: This walk takes in some of the Greensand Ridge Walk and finishes with a pleasant stroll through the RSPB reserve at The Lodge. Cost: £6 parking fee (free to RSPB members)
Saturday
12th July 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Rupert Brooke Pub/Restaurant / ///brass.farms.salon
What to bring: Drinks, snacks, packed lunch
Grantchester/Trumpington/Newnham circular (meadows and wooded areas), ~6+ miles, easy walking
Contact: Eileen
Saturday
21st June 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Carpark on A603 (Orwell) / ///pass.calms.panoramic
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Drink/snack
Harlton and Barrington, ~6 miles with gentle climbs and good views
Contact: Ian & Ann
Saturday
17th May 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Great Chishill / ///brightly.roughness.simulates
Distance: 7.52 miles
What to bring: Snack and lunch
Great Chishill, 7.52 miles — through rolling hills taking in the highest points in both Cambridgeshire and Essex
Contact: Chris & Claire
Saturday
26th April 2025
Time: 9:15 am
Meet: Paxton Pits Nature Reserve car park / ///rental.looks.ounce
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Binoculars
7 mile circular route in the Ouse Valley, starting at the nature reserve just outside Little Paxton
Contact: Will & Linda
Saturday
15th March 2025
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Green or carpark by golf club / ///proves.scare.fended
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing for muddy conditions
Circular walk from Therfield Heath, Royston, to the village of Therfield and back, ~7 miles
Contact: Roger
Saturday
15th February 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: High Street, Fen Ditton, opposite the church / ///eradicate.denote.stability
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Appropriate footwear (mostly hard surfaces)
Fen Ditton to Cambridge, pan-shaped walk, ~7 miles
Contact: Pauline & Tony
Saturday
Saturday
26th December 2024 — Holly Walk
status: "This walk will not take place from this year forward as numbers attending have dwindled."
Saturday
9th November 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: The Plough, Great Chesterford / ///drags.cute.bombshell
Distance: 6 miles
6 mile (or over) circular walk, with option for 3 mile shorter loop
Contact: David Bruce
Saturday
19th October 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Across road from St Mary's Church, Hollidays Road, Bluntisham
Bluntisham to Somersham then Earith and back, ~3 hours plus stops
Contact: David Thomas
Event
13th September 2024 — AGM
Time: 1:00 pm
Meet: By pond at top of Broad Lane
What to bring: Own snacks, drinks, and seating if needed
Contact: Vanessa, Chris and Claire
Walking Week 2024 Walk
11th September 2024 — Great Chishill
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Great Chishill / ///brightly.roughness.simulates
Distance: 7.52 miles
What to bring: Snack, lunch or pub meal option
7.52 miles through rolling hills reaching the highest points in Cambridgeshire and Essex
Contact: Chris and Claire
Walking Week 2024 Walk
10th September 2024 — Saffron Walden
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Swan Meadow Car Park, Southern End, CB10 1DA / ///shrub.venue.drove
Distance: 8.5 miles
What to bring: Snack and lunch
8.5 miles through rolling Essex hills, departing through Audley End, finishing at Bridge End Gardens
Contact: Chris and Claire
Event
Walking Week 2024 Walk
9th September 2024 — Brampton Wood & Grafham Water
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Brampton Wood Nature Reserve, PE28 0DB / ///buckets.fidgeting.butterfly
Distance: 7.25 miles
What to bring: Snack and lunch
7.25 miles, circular walk through 900 year old Brampton Wood and along Grafham Water edge
Contact: Chris and Claire
Saturday
20th July 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Fisherman's Car park, bottom of Willow Walk, Ely
Distance: 5.5 miles
Ely, riverside, country park and Fens — shorter 5.5 miles, additional 2.35 miles
Contact: Eileen
Saturday
22nd June 2024 — Harlton and Barrington
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Carpark at Orwell, accessed via A603 / ///pass.calms.panoramic
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Drink/snack for break
Harlton and Barrington — 6 miles with gentle climbs and good views
Contact: Ian & Ann
Saturday
18th May 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Ram Meadow Car Park entrance, Cotton Lane, Bury St Edmunds / ///chitchat.parading.toasted
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch, or café option available
7 mile looped walk exploring Bury St Edmunds and surrounding open countryside
Contact: Chris & Claire
Saturday
20th April 2024 — The Three Greens Walk
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Brinkley, Beech Croft / ///forest.lyrics.daffodils
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Coffee and packed lunch
The Three Greens Walk — 6 mile circular through rolling Suffolk countryside, taking in villages
Contact: Will & Linda
Saturday
16th March 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Great Eversden church / ///trombone.store.reinstate
Distance: 7 miles
Circular walk from Great Eversden, 7–8 miles, hills with fine views towards Royston
Contact: Roger
Saturday
17th February 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: The Village Inn, Main Street, Witchford
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Drinks and snack
Circular walk of ~6 miles, taking in the old airfield, with views of Ely Cathedral
Contact: Pauline & Tony
Saturday
20th January 2024
Meet: Rampton
Starting in Rampton, aiming to include the new lake at Northstowe
Contact: Vanessa
Saturday
26th December 2023 — Boxing Day Holly Walk
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Junction Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane
About ¾ miles
Contact: No need to book
Saturday
18th November 2023
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Near the stable block at Wimpole Hall / ///spruced.scale.coins
What to bring: Drink and snack for tea break
5½ mile walk around Wimpole Hall, through estate and woodland; aim to be back around 12:30–1pm for lunch
Contact: Chris & Claire
Saturday
21st October 2023
Cancelled: bad weather warnings
What to bring: Packed lunch
route (proposed): Bluntisham, Somersham & Earith — 7–8 mile circular walk meet at (proposed): St Mary's Church, Bluntisham (///mealtime.decently.carbonate)
Contact: David (via Chris and Claire)
Event
15th September 2023 — AGM
Time: 1:00 pm
Meet: Pond at the top of Broad Lane
What to bring: Own snacks, drinks, and seating
Contact: Vanessa, Chris and Claire
Walking Week 2023 Walk
14th September 2023 — Rampton
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Rampton Village Green / ///adventure.chins.plant
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Mid-morning snacks and drink; light lunch provided at walker's residence
Easy 7 mile looped local walk towards Willingham
Contact: Chris and Claire
Walking Week 2023 Walk
13th September 2023 — Lyveden to Wadenhoe, Northamptonshire
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Lyveden Manor Car Park, PE8 5AT / ///both.joyously.from
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Lunch (pub available or pack-up for riverside); entrance fee £9 for non-members
A full and leisurely day exploring the National Trust property of Lyveden Manor and the village of Wadenhoe on the river Nene; 8 miles full walk, mostly undulating/gentle hills
Contact: Chris and Claire
Walking Week 2023 Walk
12th September 2023 — Milton & Fen Ditton
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Milton Community Centre / ///nodded.train.heave
Distance: 8.5 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch for Coldhams Common
Easy 8.5 mile looped walk featuring the new river bridge in Cambridge; flat route; shortcut available (6.5 miles)
Contact: Chris and Claire
Walking Week 2023 Walk
11th September 2023 — Bury St Edmunds
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Ram Meadow Car Park, Cotton Lane, IP33 1XP / ///chitchat.parading.toasted
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch, or café option at Nowton Country Park
7 mile looped walk exploring Bury St Edmunds and surrounding open countryside; route has hills and steps
Contact: Chris and Claire
Event
Saturday
Saturday
17th June 2023
Meet: Boxworth (TL 34763 64203, CB23 4NB) / ///climber.circular.viewer
Seven mile walk starting in Boxworth through Connington, Elsworth and Knapwell, varied walking through the RSPB reserve at Hope Farm and the woods behind Knapwell
Contact: Claire and Chris
Saturday
20th May 2023
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Fulbourn Centre and Recreation Ground car park, Home End, Fulbourn, CB21 5BW
Six-mile walk, mostly fields with a glimpse of Fleam Dyke and Great Wilbraham
Contact: Ann and Ian
Saturday
22nd April 2023
Distance: 7.5 miles
~7.5 miles along the Rhee valley, taking in Trumpington Meadows, Byron's Pool and part of Grantchester
Contact: Eileen
Saturday
18th March 2023
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Unmetalled lay-by heading north out of Horningsea (GR 498631) / ///ownership.hangs.turned
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Flask and packed lunch options; facilities available at Abbey
Horningsea to the mill at Anglesey Abbey and back, ~6 miles easy walking, with facilities at Anglesey Abbey half way
Contact: Will and Linda
Saturday
18th February 2023
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: RSPB Fowlmere reserve, Mill Rd, Fowlmere, Royston SG8 7SH
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch optional; picnic tables available at reserve
Circular walk from RSPB Fowlmere, ~6 miles, taking in Fowlmere, Foxton and Shepreth. Duration 3–3.5 hours with stops.
Contact: Pauline & Tony
Saturday
28th January 2023
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Broad Lane/High Street Junction
What to bring: Flask for coffee stop; muddy conditions require good walking boots; sticks recommended
Easy morning walk along the Cut to Rampton bridge, through Rampton via Cow Lane, returning via Arches Way
Contact: Vanessa
Saturday
26th December 2022 — Holly Walk
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Junction Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane
Our traditional Boxing Day Holly Walk, about ¾ miles
Contact: No need to book
Saturday
19th November 2022 — Cottenham
Meet: Cottenham village green, Rampton road end
Distance: 6 miles
Starting on Cottenham village green, walking to Giants Hill, then onto Cuckoo Lane, ~6–7 miles, ~3 hours
Contact: David
Event
7th October 2022 — Weekend Away
details: Weekend in Sheringham, Norfolk. TBC Dates: 2022-10-07 to 2022-10-09
Contact: Vanessa
Event
16th September 2022 — AGM
What to bring: Own lunch
details: 1pm picnic at Broad Lane lake
Contact: Vanessa, Chris and Claire
Saturday
15th September 2022 — Over
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Junction between Willingham road and Long Furlough, CB24 5PD / ///wicked.sunbeam.climber
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Snacks and drinks
7 mile circular walk from Over, through Cuckoo Fen and back along the river Ouse to Swavesey
Contact: Chris and Claire
Saturday
14th September 2022 — Paxton Pits
Time: 11:00 am
Meet: Paxton Pits Nature Reserve car park, PE19 6ET (TL 007 813) / ///contemplate.ethic.agreeable
Distance: 7.5 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch and drinks
7.5 mile walk from Paxton Pits to Offord D'Arcy and back along the River Great Ouse
Contact: Chris and Claire
Saturday
13th September 2022 — Nene Valley Wadenhoe
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Small car park, NN14 3EE, Aldwinkle (TL 007 813) / ///putty.assorted.procured
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch and drinks
Figure of 8 walk, 6 miles extending to 8 miles, taking in the stonework villages of Aldwinkle and Wadenhoe
Contact: Chris and Claire
Saturday
12th September 2022 — Mepal Circular
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Dead-end road adjacent to the waterway, CB6 2AT, Mepal (TL 439 813) / ///buzzer.qualify.crescendo
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch and drinks
Simple, easy 7 mile walk starting in Mepal and skirting Wardy Hill and Witcham
Contact: Chris and Claire
Saturday
Saturday
18th June 2022 — Linton
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Small industrial estate before Linton Zoo, B1052 / ///coolest.flies.compress
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Drink and snack
This 6 mile walk begins at Linton
Contact: Ann and Ian
Saturday
21st May 2022 — South Cambridge
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Trumpington Park and Ride, Zone 3
What to bring: Drinks, snacks, packed lunch
Circular walk of the outer environment of South Cambridge, including Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve and the River Granta valley
Contact: Eileen
Saturday
16th April 2022 — Cherry Hinton
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Street-side parking opposite the Robin Hood Pub on Fulbourn Road, Cherry Hinton CB1 9JL / ///eggs.cakes.zeal
What to bring: Coffee and packed lunch
Seven mile walk starting in Cherry Hinton through Cambridge's lesser-known paths, visiting Coldham's Common
Contact: Claire and Chris
Saturday
19th March 2022 — Great Ouse, Fen Drayton
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Overcote car park (TL 361 712) / ///patio.bulb.withdraws
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Coffee and packed lunch
Just over 7 miles, taking in the Great Ouse, Fen Drayton lakes and the villages of Swavesey and Over
Contact: Will and Linda
Saturday
19th February 2022 — Swaffham Prior to Reach
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Edge of Swaffham Prior just after Lower End becomes Swaffham Road (TL572648)
Distance: 5.75 miles
What to bring: Coffee and snacks
Circular walk of about 5.75 miles, from Swaffham Prior to Reach along Reach Lode, then along a stretch of Devil's Dyke
Contact: Pauline & Krys
Saturday
15th January 2022 — Northstowe
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Rampton Green
What to bring: Snack and drink
A walk to Northstowe with an amble around their new Water/Nature park, phase 1
Contact: Vanessa
Saturday
26th December 2021 — Boxing Day Holly Walk
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane junction
Distance: 0.75 miles
Approximately 0.75 miles, traditional, all welcome
Contact: No booking required
Saturday
20th November 2021 — Little Thetford to Ely
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Little Thetford Village Hall car park (left side), grid 527 766
Distance: 5 miles
What to bring: Refreshments available in Ely
5–6 miles, easy walk with views of Ely Cathedral
Contact: David
Event
10th September 2021 — AGM Picnic
Time: 1:00 pm
Meet: Broad Lane pond
What to bring: Own picnic
Contact: Chris, Claire, or Vanessa
Walking Week 2021 Walk
9th September 2021 — Houghton Mill to St Ives
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: St Ives Park & Ride, TL 320 709 / ///dripping.geologist.rear
Distance: 7 miles
7 miles
Contact: (all Walking Week walks): Chris & Claire
Walking Week 2021 Walk
8th September 2021 — Stanwick to Rushden Lakes
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Stanwick Lakes visitor centre, SP 968 715 ; car park £3.80, ~50 minutes drive / ///mixer.innovator.dude
Distance: 6.5 miles
6.5 miles
Walking Week 2021 Walk
7th September 2021 — River Ouse at Earith
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: RSPB Ouse Fen car park, TL 394 742 / ///sparkle.nutty.drank
Distance: 6 miles
6 miles, plus optional 0.7-mile reserve walk
Event
Walking Week 2021 Walk
6th September 2021 — Barkway/Barley Circular
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Barkway, TL 383 361 / ///sailing.cleanest.office
Distance: 7 miles
7 miles
Saturday
24th July 2021 — Bar Hill Circuit
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Viking Way, CB23 8EL (not the Tesco car park) / ///indicated.elders.styled
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Drinks and snacks
6-mile walk from Bar Hill via Dry Drayton and Madingley
Contact: Ian and Ann
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
17th October 2020 — Stetchworth/Kirtling Green
Distance: 9 miles
Approximately 9 miles
Contact: Will & Linda
Summer Walks Walk
10th September 2020 — Histon to Girton
Part of a multi-day event
Meet: Histon Pond
Distance: 6 miles
6 miles, circular walk towards Girton and surrounding countryside
Summer Walks Walk
9th September 2020 — Clayhithe to Anglesey
Part of a multi-day event
Meet: Layby on the Horningsea road (TL 49809 63036)
Distance: 6 miles
6 miles, past Stow Fen nature reserve and through the woods near Anglesey Abbey
Summer Walks Walk
8th September 2020 — Rampton to Longstanton
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Rampton Village Green
Distance: 7 miles
7 miles, along Reynolds Drove to Longstanton, back through the edge of the new Northstowe development and along the busway
Event
Summer Walks Walk
7th September 2020 — Kingfishers Bridge
Part of a multi-day event
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Main car park (TL5466 7290)
Distance: 6 miles
6 miles
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
15th February 2020 — Fulbourn
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Unmarked parking area by the wood on the left of Stonebridge Lane, TL 526557
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Coffee/tea and snack optional
Circular morning walk taking in Fulbourn Fen Nature Reserve, just over 6 miles. Finish a little after 1pm.
Contact: Pauline, Krys
Saturday
25th January 2020 — Cottenham
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Broad Lane/High Street Junction
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Stout walking boots required, sticks recommended, snack and drink
Walk along the Cut Bank to Rampton Bridge, cross the road and walk along the other bank to pick up the footpath to King Street, down Cow Lane to Archie's Way, back to Cottenham. ~6 miles.
Contact: Vanessa
Saturday
26th December 2019 — Traditional Boxing Day "Holly Walk"
Meet: Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane junction (10:30am)
Approximately ¾ mile
Contact: No booking required
Saturday
16th November 2019
Meet: Little Eversden Church (10:00am)
What to bring: Lunch
Six miles, wide views and sheltered hedgerows, visiting four villages
Contact: Richard and Jane
Saturday
19th October 2019 — "The Old and The New"
Distance: 8 miles
Circular from Knapwell to Bar Hill, ~8 miles; visit Bar Hill for facilities
Contact: Will & Linda
Event
11th October 2019 — Cheshunt activity centre, Lee Valley weekend
Dates: 2019-10-11 to 2019-10-13
Contact: David
Saturday
14th September 2019
Meet: CVC (9:30am) or Fisherman's Car Park, Ely (10:15am), TL548800, CB7 4AT
Ely to Prickwillow, 9½ miles; visit Prickwillow Museum (£3, £2.50 concession), hot or cold drinks available
Contact: Edward (booking required by Monday 9th September)
Summer Walks Series Walk
6th September 2019 — Kirtling/Wood Ditton
Part of a multi-day event
Meet: CVC (9:30am) for 10:15am start in Kirtling, TL 68507 56414
Distance: 9.4 miles
What to bring: Lunch (pub option: Marquis of Granby, Stetchworth)
9.4 miles, Kirtling to Stetchworth, southern Devil's Dyke to Ditton Green; weirs of Kirtling and shaded sections of the Stour Valley Path
Contact: (all Summer Walks): Chris & Claire
Summer Walks Series Walk
5th September 2019 — Reach/Wicken Circular
Part of a multi-day event
Meet: CVC (9:30am) for 10:15am start at Reach green, TL 56753 66126
Distance: 10 miles
What to bring: Lunch (pub option: The Maid's Head, Wicken)
10 miles with shortcut options, Devil's Dyke from Reach to Wicken via Upware; recently returned-to-nature fenlands, part of the Wicken project
Summer Walks Series Walk
4th September 2019 — Shelford to Cambridge
Part of a multi-day event
Meet: CVC (9:30am) for 10:00am start in Great Shelford
Distance: 10.5 miles
What to bring: Lunch (pub option: The Mill)
10.5 miles, DNA path into Cambridge along with Grantchester Meadows, return via Hobson's Conduit and Nine Wells
Summer Walks Series Walk
3rd September 2019 — Barkway/Barley Circular
Part of a multi-day event
Meet: CVC (9:30am) for 10:15am start, TL 38300 36181
Distance: 9.5 miles
What to bring: Lunch (pub option: The Chequers, Barley)
9.5 miles, variety of landscapes including Newsells stud farm, woods, fields, cricket grounds and wildflower meadows
Event
Saturday
6th July 2019
Meet: Madingley Park and Ride (10:00am)
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Coffee stop snacks
Mixed walk covering old and new villages, just under 7 miles
Contact: Ian and Ann
Saturday
8th June 2019
Meet: CVC (9:15am) or Moulton church (10:00am)
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Circular from Moulton, taking in 3 churches and 2 ancient monuments, gently undulating countryside and some woods; 8–9 miles (or 5–6 mile alternative)
Contact: Roger & Rose
Event
Saturday
27th April 2019
Meet: CVC (9:30am) or Linton health centre car park (10:00am), TL56274 46854
What to bring: Sandwiches, drink, stout shoes
Circular from Linton through Horseheath and Bartlow, 8½ miles, undulating terrain, potentially slippy
Contact: Chris & Claire
Saturday
30th March 2019 — Kingfisher Bridge wetland project
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Binoculars (optional), picnic
Mainly in open ground and near water, no facilities, ~8–9 miles
Contact: Eileen & Janet
Saturday
16th February 2019
Meet: CVC (9:30am) or A1123 parking left side after Earith bridge (9:45am), TL 389748
What to bring: Packed lunch
Watery landscape, be prepared for mud and puddles
Contact: Pauline, Krys
Saturday
19th January 2019
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Broad Lane/Cottenham High Street junction
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Coffee and snacks optional
A morning Fenland walk, ~7 miles
Contact: Jasper
Saturday
26th December 2018 — Holly Walk
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Junction of Cottenham High Street and Broad Lane
Distance: 0.75 miles
Approximately 0.75 miles note: All welcome. No need to book
Event
11th December 2018 — Social gathering
Time: 7:00 pm
Meet: Common room, Cottenham Village College
What to bring: Nibbles, refreshments, programme ideas
note: All welcome
Saturday
10th November 2018
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Large white water tower, Woodditton, CB8 9SG
Six-mile walk through variable landscapes, dry underfoot; no pub facilities
Contact: Richard and Jane
Saturday
Event
Saturday
15th September 2018
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: CVC or former Three Tuns pub car park, TL278 435, SG8 0JP
Eight miles from Guilden Morden to Ashwell, viewing the River Rhee source; pub lunch available (early booking requested)
Contact: Edward
Event
23rd July 2018 — Cottenham Village College Summer School, "Noughty but Nice"
Meet: Cottenham Village College
Distance: 8 miles
Footpaths crossing the Meridian Line, 8–11 miles daily; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday only cost: £44 for 4 days Dates: 2018-07-23 to 2018-07-27
Contact: Chris & Claire
Saturday
7th July 2018
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Fen Drayton Lakes guided bus stop or main car park
Distance: 7 miles
Walking along the river bank to St Ives, to the Hemingfords and back, ~7–8 miles; lunch provisions available along route
Contact: David
Saturday
Event
Saturday
28th April 2018
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Caxton Village Hall, Gransden Road, Caxton, CB23 3PL
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Picnic lunch
8–9 miles covering Cambourne, Bourn, Caxton, including nature reserve and post mill
Contact: Janet and Eileen
Saturday
31st March 2018
Meet: All Saints Church, Cottenham
Distance: 12 miles
All Saints Church, Cottenham to Ely, ~12 miles linear
Contact: Martyn Davies
Saturday
17th March 2018 — "Walking on water"
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: RSPB Needingworth Car Park, TL348 727
Distance: 8.5 miles
What to bring: Waterproof footwear, windproof clothing, walking poles recommended, packed lunch
Figure-of-8 through Hanson-RSPB Ouse Fen, 8.5 miles (7-mile option available)
Contact: Claire and Chris (contact 13–15 March)
Saturday
18th February 2018
Time: 9:00 am
Meet: Large layby on Clayhithe Road, north of Horningsea, TL 498 630
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Drinks, snacks; be ready for muddy conditions
Circular walk from Horningsea to Lode Mill, roughly 6 miles
Contact: Pauline, Krys
Saturday
20th January 2018 — Rampton Circular
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Cottenham High Street junction with Broad Lane
Distance: 7 miles
~7 miles
Contact: Jasper
Saturday
26th December 2017 — Traditional Boxing Day "Holly Walk"
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane junction
About ¾ miles
Contact: No booking required
Event
12th December 2017 — AGM and Christmas gathering
Time: 7:00 pm
Meet: Cottenham Village College common room
What to bring: Nibbles, refreshments, and programme ideas
Saturday
11th November 2017
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Stonebridge Lane car park, Fulbourn, 525 557
Distance: 6.5 miles
A level 6.5 mile walk around the Wilbrahams
Contact: Richard
Saturday
21st October 2017
Time: 9:00 am
Meet: CVC or Sutton High Street, SG19 2NE, 208/222 474
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
8–9 miles at Sutton, Bedford
Contact: Ray
Event
Saturday
16th September 2017
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: CVC or The Heath Car Park, Baldock Road, TL 345 406
Distance: 8 miles
8 mile walk from Royston to Therfield, with possible visit to Royston Cave (£5, £4 over 60s)
Contact: Edward
Event
24th July 2017 — Cottenham Village College Summer School Walks
Dates: 2017-07-24 to 2017-07-28
Contact: David, or CVC to enrol
Saturday
1st July 2017
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane junction
Distance: 8.5 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch and plenty of drinks
8.5 mile walk with potential to extend to 10 miles, taking in Aldreth Causeway
Contact: Vicki and Claire
Saturday
10th June 2017
Time: 9:20 am
Meet: CVC or Linton Car Park, 209/TL 563 468
Distance: 11 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Leisurely 11 mile walk from Linton via Bartlow, Ashdon and Hadstock
Contact: Chris H, Judy
Event
Saturday
29th April 2017
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Car park, TL347405 (car share from CVC at 9:10am available)
Distance: 10 miles
What to bring: Drinks and picnic
~10 miles over heathland, from Therfield Heath toward Therfield and Kelshall
Contact: Janet, Eileen
Saturday
18th March 2017
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Earith Community Centre Car Park, TL384 748
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch; waterproof footwear if wet
Easy 8 mile circular walk starting in Earith, passing through Bluntisham, Colne
Contact: Claire, Chris G
Saturday
19th February 2017
Time: 9:15 am
Meet: CVC or RSPB Fowlmere, Mill Road, Royston, SG8 6EZ
Distance: 6 miles
About 6 miles from RSPB Fowlmere, through Fowlmere village, Foxton, and Shepreth
Contact: Krys
Saturday
21st January 2017
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Willingham Green, near the library
Distance: 6 miles
Winter morning walk of ~6 miles, based on Willingham
Contact: Jasper and Janet
Saturday
26th December 2016 — Holly Walk
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Junction of Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane
Our traditional Boxing Day "Holly Walk", about ¾ miles note: No booking required
Event
12th December 2016 — AGM
Time: 7:00 pm
Meet: Community room, Cottenham Village College
Contact: fenedge.footpathgroup@gmail.com
Saturday
12th November 2016 — A 5 mile walk on dry pathways
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Parish Car Park, Fenstanton Church, PE28 9JS
Distance: 5 miles
A 5 mile walk on dry pathways — birds, views and river boats
Contact: Jane/Richard
Saturday
15th October 2016
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: West Stow Country Park
Distance: 11 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
11–12 mile walk at Kings Forest
Contact: Ray
Event
Saturday
10th September 2016
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: CVC (car share) or National Trust Car Park in Lode Lane, TL 564 705
Distance: 8 miles
Easy 8–9 mile walk from Wicken, with opportunity to visit Wicken Windmill; pub lunch available, free entry to windmill but donations welcome
Contact: Edward
Event
25th July 2016 — CVC Summer School walking week
Dates: 2016-07-25 to 2016-07-29
Contact: Cottenham Village College
Saturday
2nd July 2016
Distance: 9 miles
9 mile walk starting from Abington Pigotts; opportunity for pub lunch or sandwich stop
Contact: Chris
Saturday
11th June 2016
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: CVC (car share) or The Green (GR 638 555)
Distance: 11 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Leisurely 11 mile walk from Burrough Green via the Stour Valley and the grounds of Kirtling Tower
Contact: Chris/Judy
Event
Saturday
23rd April 2016
Time: 9:20 am
Meet: CVC (car share) or Brinkley Recreation Ground
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Circular walk of ~8–10 miles based on Brinkley, near Newmarket; no stiles
Contact: Janet/Eileen
Saturday
19th March 2016
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: St Mary's Church, Comberton
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch; gaiters recommended
~6 mile walk starting in Comberton
Contact: Ian/Ann
Saturday
13th February 2016
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: CVC (car share) or Gog Magog car park on Haverhill Road
Distance: 8.5 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
~8.5 miles around the Gog Magog area, Wandlebury and Babraham; muddy in areas
Contact: Krys/Pauline
Saturday
16th January 2016
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Waterbeach Green
Distance: 7 miles
A brisk 7-mile walk based on Waterbeach, the river and the Fens finish: 1:00pm
Contact: Jasper and Janet
Saturday
26th December 2015 — Traditional "Holly Walk"
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Junction of Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane
¾ miles note: No booking required
Contact: Jasper
Event
15th December 2015 — AGM and Christmas Party, CVC
Time: 7:00 pm
What to bring: Ideas for next year's walks and nibbles
Saturday
14th November 2015
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Parking near church in Coton village
Distance: 5.5 miles
What to bring: Binoculars
Winter walk across fields, including Madingley American Cemetery, 5.5 miles; visitors centre available, refreshments at Coton Garden Centre
Contact: Richard, Jane, or Hazel
Saturday
17th October 2015
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Cottenham Village College for car sharing (30-mile journey)
Distance: 6.5 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Through Dalham, Moulton, and Gazeley, 6.5 miles with gentle inclines
Contact: Claire and Chris
Event
Saturday
5th September 2015
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: CVC or bottom end of Short Road, GR 508743
Distance: 7 miles
From Stretham with a viewing of Stretham Old Engine, 7–8 miles, easy terrain; discounted engine viewing £2.50, pub lunch available; book by 29th August
Contact: Edward
Saturday
Saturday
13th June 2015
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: CVC for car sharing
Distance: 10 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Around Godmanchester and Houghton, 10 miles
Contact: Vanessa
Event
8th May 2015 — Weekend walking in the Peak District, Ilam Hall near Dovedale
Dates: 2015-05-08 to 2015-05-10
Contact: David
Saturday
25th April 2015
Time: 9:30 am
Distance: 9 miles
Circular visiting Dry Drayton, Hardwick, Coton, and Madingley, 9–10 miles
Contact: Janet and Eileen
Saturday
21st March 2015
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Girton car park (location to be confirmed)
Distance: 5 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Girton and surrounding countryside, 5–6 miles, optional 1.5-mile extension through Girton College grounds
Contact: Ian/Ann
Saturday
14th February 2015
Time: 9:30 am
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Circular through Gog Magog Down, Stapleford, and Wandlebury, 7 miles; comfort stop at Wandlebury
Contact: Krys
Saturday
17th January 2015
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Waterbeach Green
Distance: 7 miles
Circular walk based on Waterbeach and the Fen River's Way, 7 miles, brisk pace finish: 1:00pm
Contact: Jasper & Janet
Saturday
26th December 2014 — Traditional Boxing Day Holly Walk
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Junction of Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane
About ¾ miles note: All welcome; no booking required
Saturday
15th November 2014
Meet: CVC car park, 9:30am
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch, hot drink, waterproof footwear and wind-proof clothing highly recommended
7 miles (6-mile shortcut available), through Hildersham and surrounding area with fabulous views, ~3.5 hours; one long uphill stretch (60m altitude change) and occasional muddy areas
Contact: Chris & Claire
Saturday
18th October 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Parking area off B1102 near Stow cum Quy
Distance: 6 miles
6 miles, over fen pasture land, skirting Anglesey Abbey and by the side of Quy Water
Event
3rd October 2014 — Weekend away in Sheringham
Dates: 2014-10-03 to 2014-10-05
Saturday
6th September 2014
Meet: CVC (9:30am), travelling to Comberton Baptist Church car park
Distance: 7.25 miles
Around Comberton, 7.25 miles, ~3.5 hours; no serious hills
Contact: John Taylor
Event
Saturday
5th July 2014
Meet: Church End, Arrington, TL 326504, SG8 0BH (10am) or CVC (9:15am)
Distance: 9 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
9 mile circular (2-mile shortcut available), starting at Arrington along part of the Clopton Way via the deserted medieval village and East Hatley
Contact: Roger
Saturday
7th June 2014
Meet: Road by weir (9:30am) or CVC (9:00am car share)
Distance: 10 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
10 miles, Godmanchester, Exp. Map 225 ref. 224704
Contact: Ray
Event
Saturday
26th April 2014
Meet: CVC (9:25am departure) or Mepal War Memorial (10am)
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Lunch
Circular walk in the Fens and along the Hundred Foot Bank, taking in Gault Hole nature reserve and the Ouse washes, ~8 miles; very little shelter and muddy
Contact: Eileen and Janet
Saturday
15th March 2014
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Park & Ride car park, St Ives
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
8–9 miles (6-mile shortcut available)
Contact: Ian & Ann
Saturday
15th February 2014 — Quanea Hill
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Prickwillow lay-by at B1382/B1104 junction
What to bring: Coffee break refreshments
5½ miles, ~3.25 hours
Contact: Jan Johnson
Saturday
18th January 2014
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Cottenham Church
Distance: 6.5 miles
6.5 miles
Contact: Janet & Jasper
Saturday
26th December 2013 — Traditional Boxing Day "Holly Walk"
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane junction
Approximately ¾ miles note: All welcome, no booking required
Saturday
9th November 2013
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Great Chishill Recreation Ground car park, B1039
Distance: 8 miles
8 mile, 3–3.5hr walk around Great Chishill and Heydon, short-cut options available
Contact: Richard & Jane
Saturday
19th October 2013
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Broad Lane/High Street Junction, Cottenham
Distance: 9 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Local walk, 9–10 miles
Contact: Jasper
Event
Saturday
8th September 2013
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: CVC or Cambourne Library (Morrisons Car park)
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Pack-up or shop options available
6 mile morning walk exploring the nature reserves surrounding Cambourne, followed by leisurely lunch and a further 2 mile walk
Contact: Claire and Chris
Saturday
3rd August 2013
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: CVC or West Wickham Village Hall
Distance: 7 miles
7-mile circular walk on the Suffolk/Cambs borders with pub lunch
Contact: Edward
Event
Saturday
7th July 2013
Time: 9:40 am
Meet: CVC or Church Lane, TL 642589
Distance: 9 miles
What to bring: Sandwiches
9–10 mile walk from Stetchworth via Saxon Street and Kirtling Green, incorporating part of the Stour Valley path and Icknield Way
Contact: Roger
Saturday
1st June 2013
Time: 10:00 am
Distance: 9 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
9-mile walk from Abbots Ripton, Exp. Map 225, ref. 231781
Contact: Ray
Event
Saturday
20th April 2013
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: CVC or Coton Countryside Reserve Car Park, TL 413578, CB23 7PZ
Distance: 9 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Circular walk taking in parts of Coton Countryside Reserve, Barton, Lark Rise Farm, and Grantchester, under 9 miles
Contact: Eileen and Janet
Saturday
17th March 2013
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Viking Way car park (follow road from Tesco Fuel Centre)
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
8-mile walk starting from Viking Way, Bar Hill
Contact: Ian/Ann
Saturday
16th February 2013
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: 60 Main Street, Witchford
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Snack & coffee
6-mile walk to Little Thetford along Grunty Fen drain, returning across the old WWII airfield
Contact: Jan
Saturday
26th January 2013
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Landbeach Village Hall car park
Distance: 5 miles
Morning walk, 5–6 miles from Landbeach
Contact: Jasper/Janet
Saturday
26th December 2012 — The Annual Holly Walk
Saturday
10th November 2012 — Old Warden village, Bedfordshire
Meet: Church at Old Warden (parking available, small donation requested) or Cottenham Village College at 9:30am (carpooling)
Starts at the church; easy access via A1/B658
Contact: Hazel/Jane/Richard
Saturday
20th October 2012 — Hansen-RSPB wetland project reserves near Over
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Car park east of River Ouse near Over, end of Chain Road, OS ref TL362713
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
8–9 miles, exploring newly created reserves
Contact: Maureen
Event
12th October 2012 — Blaxhall YHA, Suffolk
details: Walking weekend Dates: 2012-10-12 to 2012-10-14
Contact: David
Saturday
15th September 2012 — Cranes, Trains & Nature Reserves
Meet: Cottenham Village College at 9:30am (carpooling) or Trumpington Park and Ride (Junction 11, M11) at 10:00am
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
8 mile circular walk over predominantly easy terrain, exploring Cambridge's local nature reserves and green spaces on the south-western outskirts, including Byron's Pool and Paradise reserves; toilet access en-route, possible pub stop
Contact: Chris & Claire; fenedge.footpathgroup@gmail.com
Event
23rd July 2012 — Summer School Walks
details: Cottenham Village College Summer school walking programme, details TBC Dates: 2012-07-23 to 2012-07-27
Saturday
7th July 2012 — Sutton, Bedfordshire
Meet: Cottenham Village College at 9:30am (carpooling) or by Sutton School at 10:00am
What to bring: Packed lunch
Eight miles, Explorer Map 208, ref 222474
Contact: Vanessa/Roger
Saturday
2nd June 2012 — King's Forest
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: West Stow Country Park off the A1101, Map Explorer 229, ref 803714 (~£2 parking)
Distance: 10 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
10–12 miles
Contact: Ray
Event
11th May 2012 — Lose Hill Youth Hostel, Peak District
details: Spring weekend walking with accommodation; further details on the Castleton 2012 page Dates: 2012-05-11 to 2012-05-13
Saturday
21st April 2012 — Soham Millennium Walk with extension
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Cottenham Village College (carpooling, departing 9:30am) or rear gates of Soham Village College, College Close, CB7 5HP
Distance: 9 miles
What to bring: Picnic
9 miles (can be shortened), seeing Soham town and its commons, views of surrounding fenland and Ely Cathedral, individually designed waymarkers depicting local themes leaders: Eileen and Janet
Contact: Janet
Saturday
24th March 2012 — Papworth Everard
Time: 10:00 am
Distance: 9 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
9–10 miles
Contact: Ian/Ann (parking details provided upon confirmation)
Saturday
18th February 2012 — Stonea Camp to Wimblington
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Car park at Stonea Camp, TL449928, or Cottenham Village College at 09:30 for carpooling
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Flask and snacks
About 6 miles, starting from the earthworks at Stonea Camp (iron age settlement, later occupied by the Romans), towards Wimblington following droves and field edges, back along the B1093. Coffee break included.
Contact: Jan; fenedge.footpathgroup@gmail.com
Saturday
28th January 2012
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Cottenham Village College
Histon, Westwick, Cottenham. Bring bus pass or bus money for transport to Histon. Community cafe in Cottenham open for lunch (advance booking recommended).
Contact: Jasper and Janet
Saturday
26th December 2011 — Holly Walk
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane corner
Distance: 4 miles
The traditional Boxing Day walk of about 4 miles, suitable for all
Saturday
12th November 2011
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Knapwell church; CVC for car sharing
Distance: 7 miles
What to bring: Sandwiches optional; pub lunch available after
Circular 7 mile walk through Knapwell, Boxworth, Lolworth, Childerley, ~3 hours steady pace; Golden Ball pub in Boxworth for post-walk food
Contact: Hazel or Jane
Saturday
22nd October 2011 — Fen Drayton Lakes
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Cottenham Village College or Holywell Lake Car Park
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
8 mile walk, TL 342700
Contact: Maureen
Event
Saturday
17th September 2011 — Planes, Trains & Nature Reserves
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Cottenham Village College or start point
Distance: 9.5 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
9.5 mile circular walk over predominantly easy terrain, exploring local nature reserves and green spaces on the eastern outskirts of Cambridge, including Barnwell Road & Cherry Hinton Chalk Pits; toilet facilities available on route
Contact: Chris & Claire; fenedge.footpathgroup@gmail.com
Event
1st August 2011 — Summer School
details: Enrolment at Cottenham Village College Dates: 2011-08-01 to 2011-08-05
Saturday
9th July 2011
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Cottenham Village College (car sharing); limited parking at start point
Distance: 6.5 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
6.5 mile main walk with optional 3 mile loop, through Dalham, Moulton, Gazeley villages; toilet facilities unlikely
Contact: Gill & Claire; fenedge.footpathgroup@gmail.com
Saturday
4th June 2011 — Godmanchester
Time: 10:00 am
Distance: 10 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
10 miles, by the weir, GR 244704 (Explorer Map 225)
Contact: Ray
Event
20th May 2011 — Ravenstor, Millers Dale Youth Hostel weekend
Dates: 2011-05-20 to 2011-05-22
Contact: David
Saturday
16th April 2011
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Comberton Village Church
Distance: 8 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
Approximately 8 miles
Contact: Ian & Ann (for parking confirmation)
Saturday
26th March 2011 — Wimpole
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Wimpole
Distance: 9 miles
9–10 miles
Contact: Bruce
Saturday
26th February 2011 — Cawdle Fen
Time: 10:30 am
Meet: Barton Road car park
Distance: 6 miles
What to bring: Packed lunch
6 miles
Contact: Jan
Saturday
29th January 2011
Time: 9:30 am
Meet: Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane corner
Distance: 5 miles
Morning walk, 5–6 miles, followed by Walkers' Lunch (soup and bread provided)
Contact: Jasper & Janet