Walks Programme
Sat 1 Nov Linear Walk Meet at Cambridge Railway Station, map/grid ref: 209/TL462573 for 10:32 train to Audley End (train also stops at Whittlesford 10:39). Wendon Ambo, Arkesden, Clavering, Manuden. Maps 194 and 195. Return by bus at 16:45 arr Royston 17:40 (for bus or train back to Cambridge) 16km (10miles) David 01763 242677
Sat 8 Nov War memorials walk Meet at Thriplow village War Memorial, map/grid ref: 209/TL437467 at 10:00. Walk through Newton, Foxton and Fowlmere back to Thriplow. Lunch possible at pub in Fowlmere. 14km (8.5 miles) David 01223 842074
Fri 14 Nov Cambridge Group AGM Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, 12 Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DX, map/grid ref: 209/TL440576 at 18:30 Bernard 01223 354376
Sat 15 Nov Bar Hill to Cambridge linear Catch bus Citi 5 from Cambridge to Bar Hill, to start 10:00 from the Library, map/grid ref: 225/TL381635 or park in Bar Hill (suggest near the library), and catch bus back. (buses are theoretically every 20 mins. but consult leader for advice.) Bring lunch. Uses the new blue bridge over the A428 and returns along the Harcamlow Way. 16km (10 miles) Roger 01223 356889
Sat 22 Nov A circuit taking in the Harcamlow Way Meet in the car park off School Lane in Toft, map/grid ref: 209/TL360561 at 10:00. Walk beyond Kingston then follow the Harcamlow Way to Hardwick, where there is a pub, at lunch time. 15km (9.5 miles) Lisa 01223 245566
Sat 29 Nov Cottenham Meet in Broad Lane (off High Street) Cottenham, map/grid ref: 225/TL453681 at 10:00. Pub stop at Willingham but pub food not available - bring packed lunch. 19km (12 miles) David 01954 250332
Sat 6 Dec Brandon Country Park & Thetford Forest Meet at Brandon Country Park, map/grid ref: 229/TL785853 at 09:30 (note early start). No pub - bring lunch. 14-16km (9-10 miles) Roger 01223 356889
Sat 13 Dec Studs, woods and lunch around Kirtling Meet at Stetchworth Village Hall/Centre, map/grid ref: 210/TL642583 at 09:30 (note early start). Route and distance flexible, but pub lunch available if needed. 16km (10 miles) David 01223 842074
Sat 20 Dec A morning walk from Wimpole Meet at Wimpole Hall car park (2 pounds for non-NT members), map/grid ref: 209/TL338509 at 10:00 returning at lunchtime. If desired lunch in NT restaurant and visit the Victorian Christmas exhibition in the house - or return home for last minute Christmas shopping!. 11km (7 miles) Jack 01223 709827
Sat 27 Dec Playgrounds and Pooh Sticks A post-Christmas family walk. Meet in Hauxton recreation ground, map/grid ref: 209/TL438521 at 10:00. Walk to Harston (2 miles) for a coffee break in the playground (bring refreshments), then to the river Cam at Haslingfield (1.5+ miles) and back to Hauxton (1.5 miles). Children wear wellies - there may be good puddles.(N.B. the walk ends at the starting point in Hauxton, not in Harston as in the Walks booklet) 9km (5.5 miles) Lisa 01223 245566
Mon 29 Dec The Monday Walks Park in Stonebridge Lane, Fulbourn map/grid ref: 209/TL526557 for a 10:30 start. Bring snack lunch. 11km (7 miles) Janet 01223 356889
Sat 3 Jan The Bun Walk Meet in Steeple Morden car park, map/grid ref: 208/TL285427 at 10:00. Steeple Morden and Guilden Morden figure-of-eight. Bring lunch, but buns provided for tea-break! 15km (9.5 miles) Janet 01223 356889
Sat 10 Jan More of the Harcamlow way Meet at Wimpole Hall car park (2 pounds for non-NT members), map/grid ref: 209/TL338509 at 10:00. Follow the Harcamlow Way to Whaddon and return via Orwell, where there is a pub. 15km (9.5 miles) Lisa 01223 245566
Sat 17 Jan The Cam Valley Park at South End, Bassingbourn, beside the recreation ground, map/grid ref: 209/TL332438 (but note map 208 also required) at 10:00. Bring lunch. 16km (10 miles) Roger 01223 356889
Mon 19 Jan The Monday Walks Meet in Babraham, on the road between the school and the pub, map/grid ref:209/TL512503 at 10:30. Worsted Lodge, Roman Road, Ash Grove. Finish by lunchtime. 9km (5.5 miles) Bernard 01223 354376
Sat 24 Jan Cambridge to Anglesey Abbey Meet near the Penny Ferry pub, Chesterton, map/grid ref: 209/TL470600, north of the river Cam at 09:15 (note early start). Bring NT card for Winter Walk at the Abbey. NT cafe/restaurant. 24km (15 miles) Jill 01223 362881
Sat 31 Jan Aconites and Snowdrops (hopefully) Meet at Fordham Church, map/grid ref: 226/TL633708 at 10:00. Chippenham Fen, Snailwall, Landwade (for the aconites). No guaranteed pub stop, so bring packed lunch. Ring leader for info in week before walk. 15km (9.5 miles) Bernard 01223 354376
Sat 7 Feb Area AGM & Morning Walk To be held at Doddington Village Hall, Benwick Road, Doddington, PE15 0TG, map/grid ref: 227/TL398908. Morning walk starts from village hall at 11:00. AGM starts at 14:00. Light refreshments will be available. Prior to the AGM there will be a joint presentation at 14:00 by representatives of Ramblers Worldwide Holidays and the Falkland Islands Tourist Board during which we will hear about the range of holidays on offer from "Ramblers Worldwide" and more specifically about the many attractions of the Falkland Islands. 9km (5.5 miles) Brian 01354 677537
Mon 9 Feb Houses, Mill and Mud around Bartlow Meet at Bartlow at map/grid ref: 209/TL580451 (park carefully on grass verge) at 10:00. Walk round Steventon End, Ashdon and Bowsers End. 10km (6 miles) David 01223 842074
Sat 14 Feb A linear walk from Addenbrooke's Meet at the bus stop near the Addenbrooke's roundabout, map/grid ref: 209/TL467552 at 10:00. Walk to Linton and take bus back. 15km (10 miles) Joye 01223 368326
Sat 21 Feb A Birthday walk round Barley and Barkway Meet at The Town House, Barley (opposite church), map/grid ref: 194/TL402385 at 10:00. Car sharing would ease parking in TH cp. Walk round Barley, Newsells, Barkway and Smiths End, returning to Town House for soup, bread and coffee. Bring own sandwiches and drink! Please ring leader at least 4 days beforehand to give idea of numbers. 10km (6 miles) David 01223 842074
Sat 28 Feb Clayhithe and Bottisham Lock Meet at Milton Country Park car park, map/grid ref: 226/TL476620 at 10:00. Bring packed lunch. 15km (9.5 miles) Chris 01223 690557
Sat 7 Mar Fields and woods of West Hunts Meet at junction of Newtown and Hunters Way, Kimbolton PE28 0JF, map/grid ref: 225/TL098683 at 10:00. Walk to Perry (pub lunch available) via Grafham Water and back by more direct route. Could be extended to take in more of Grafham Water. 14km (8.5 miles) Paul 01480 434198
Sat 14 Mar The Fleam Dyke and Roman Road Walk The south-eastern part of this 25-mile circular walk which is being developed by the Friends of the Roman Road and Fleam Dyke, together with the Ramblers Association and the Cambridgeshire County Council. Meet at Balsham Church, map/grid ref: 209/TL588509 at 10:00. Walk via West Wratting (pub at coffee time) and West Wickham to the Suffolk County boundary and back along the Roman Road. Bring packed lunch. 19km (12 miles) Roger 01799 584563
Sat 21 Mar Burrough Green. Figure-of-eight Meet near Burrough Green church, map/grid ref: 210/TL636555 at 09:30 (note early start). Pub available in Burrough Green after morning circuit. 15/11km (9/7 miles) Jill 01223 362881
Sat 28 Mar Wild daffodils (hopefully), and much more Meet at NW corner of Patmore Heath, map/grid ref: 194/TL442257 at 10:00. Walk round wild daffodil woods to Farnham and Farnham Church, returning by Clapgate. 11km (7 miles) David 01223 842074
Sat 4 Apr Stour Valley Meet at Kedington Church, map/grid ref: 210/TL705469 at 10:00. Walk down the Stour Valley path to Boyton End and on to Hundon where there is a pub for drinks/food.. 18km (11 miles) Lisa 01223 245566
Sat 18 Apr Wimpole Walk Meet at Wimpole Hall car park (2 pounds to park for non-National Trust members), map/grid ref: 209/TL338509 at 10:00. Walk to the Eversdens and Mares Way. 11km (6.5 miles) Ken and Kathy 01223 840589
Mon 20 Apr The Monday Walks Park courteously in Little Abington, e.g. side road near pottery, map/grid ref: 209/TL533493 at 10:30. Bring snack lunch. 13km (8miles) Janet 01223 356889
Sat 25 Apr Across the A11 Park carefully in Great Wilbraham and meet at the Fulbourn end of the village, map/grid ref: 209/TL546571 at 10:00. Fleam Dyke, Old Cambridge Road and six Mile Bottom, where there is a pub for lunchtime drinks/snacks. 18km (11 miles) Lisa 01223 245566


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