Walk Diary

Thursday 8 May. Duxford and the Granta Valley. 3 miles (5 km). Grade: Easy Meet outside the John Barleycorn pub in Duxford at 18:50 for a walk around the Granta Valley taking in Hinxton, Ickleton and a nature reserve, followed by an evening meal at this former Greene King pub of the year. Citi 7 bus from Cambridge leaves Drummer Street at 17:55 arriving in Duxford at 18:43; last bus back is at 21:43. Note that booking is advisable at the John Barleycorn so if you'd like to stay for the meal please let Iain know by the Tuesday to be sure of getting a seat.
Leader: Iain S 07734 084404 or ids5678-walking@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday 10 May. Devil’s Dyke Circular Walk – 7 Miles (11 Km). Grade: Leisurely
Meet at St Mary the Virgin Church (TL589661) in Burwell at 10.30am for a circular walk around Devil’s Dyke. The 10A bus leaves Drummer Street bus station at 9:30am arriving at The Causeway, Burwell at 10:13am. Car Parking is limited on Spring Close adjacent to St Mary's church. Best plan would be to car share where possible / catch the number 10A bus.Please check timetables closer to the time. There is a large Anglo Saxon earthwork offering views across the fens, a small nature reserve and passing through villages of Burwell, Swaffham Prior and a stop at the Dyke's End Pub (Good Pub guide recommended) in Reach.
Leader: Janice S (07815 162333)

Sunday 18 May. Cambourne & Toft - 10 miles (16 km). Grade: Leisurely
Meet in Morrisons car park, Cambourne (TL319596) at 10.30am. The walk will take in the old and the new. We start with the Cambourne representing the new, before heading over to the long established Bourn and Toft. Along the way we’ll discover countryside typical of west Cambridgeshire. There are a number of pub options en route and at the end of the walk too.
Leader: Vanessa W (07801 497664)

Saturday 24 May. Castle Acre - 10 miles (16 km). Grade: Leisurely
Meet at Pye's Lane, Castle Acre in Norfolk (TF820153) at 11.00am. A circular walk, probably following the river Nar for part of the way, and taking in a pub en route or at the end of the walk. The perfect start to a bank holiday weekend! Rain/traffic jams optional.
Leader: Rob R (07703 797986)

Tuesday 27th May. Barton to Cambridge walk. 4.5miles (7.5km). Grade: Easy Peasey
Meet either at Cambridge Drummer Street bus station at 6:30pm or at Barton (by the duck pond – TL406558) at 7.05pm for this easy evening walk back into town via Grantchester and incorporating a pleasant section of the river. For those travelling out by bus we will be taking the 6:45pm 18A service that departs from bay 7 (although please check bay details on the day).
There will be the option of a pub meal/drink at the end of the walk, probably at The Anchor.
Leader: Graham (07773 703240)

Sunday 1 June. Around the south of Newmarket - 7.5 Miles (12 km). Grade: Leisurely
Meet outside the village green pub of Burrough Green (TL638557) at 10.30am, which is just south of Newmarket. This walk is a gentle stroll through fields and alongside woodlands and stream. There is a pub stop half way around, before returning back to Burrough Green and enjoying another pub stop at the journey's end.
Leaders: Stuart & Sarah (07947 216 385)

Wednesday 4 June. Cambourne & Longstowe. 5 Miles (8 km). Grade: Easy Details to follow soon.
Leader: Martin C

Sunday 08 June. Pakenham - 9.5 miles (15 km). Grade: Leisurely
Meet at Pakenham church (TL930671) at 11.00am. A circular walk which takes from Pakenham into the villages of Stowlangtoft & Norton. The countryside offers an admirable mix of woodland and farming land that is typical of rural suffolk. Pub stop will be at Norton.
Leader: Ilse J (07771 817278)

Sunday 15th June. Felixstowe and River Deben – 11 mi (18 km). Grade: Moderate
Meet at the 2nd car park along the coast road, just before the golf club, in Old Felixstowe (TM323363) at 11am. This shouldn’t take more than 1.5 hours to get to from Cambridge. The route will take us along the coast past two Martello Towers before turning inland along the River Deben. There are often avocets and oystercatchers to be seen here. We will then pass through Kirton village for a pub stop and loop back to the start across fields and through some woods.
Leader: Ian M (07905 376 210)

Sunday 22 June. Circular walk from Long Melford, via Glemsford & Liston - 8 miles (13 km). Grade: Leisurely
Walk starts at Long Melford car park (opposite Melford Hall) at 11.00am, following the Stour Valley Path, past Kentwell Hall, across rolling countryside (partly uphill), pub stop at Glemsford, then continuing across country past disused railway track, via Liston village and back to Long Melford for maybe another pub!
Leader: Alix & Dan (07778 933803)

Tuesday 24 June: Cambridge City Walk
Details to follow soon.
Leader: Kyle V

Wednesday 9 July: Grantchester. Grade: Easy
Details to follow soon.
Leader: Dan W

Saturday 12 July. Saturday 12 July. Burwell and Wicken Fen - 12 Miles (19 km). Grade: Moderate
Meet at Burwell at the Church (TL589661) at 10.45am. The route will take us northwards through the village, then west through the traditional fenland landscapes of St Edmunds Fen and Wicken Fen (Nature Reserve). Return route via the river to Upware, then down Burwell Lode to complete the circuit. There will be an opportunity for refreshments at the Wicken Fen visitors centre.
Buses: half-hourly service from Cambridge - service 10 from Drummer Street, bay 9. There is a service at 10am. Return service at 1621, 1651, 1721, 1751, and 1821. Journey time = approx 1/2 an hour.
Leader: Thomas W (07854 309134)

Thursday 24 July. Lode. 4 Miles (6.5 km). Grade: Easy
Details to follow
Leader: Neil B

Sunday 27 July. Charnwood Forest – 10 miles (16 km). Grade: Leisurely.
Meet at 11.00am outside the church in the centre of Woodhouse Eaves, close to the M1 in Leicestershire (Explorer 245, grid ref SK531141). A bit further afield than usual, but the journey is rewarded with a dramatic change of scene - rugged countryside, genuine hills and even some rocky outcrops. The route includes the medieval deer park of Bradgate Park, Bradgate House (former home of Lady Jane Grey), the superb 250 metre viewpoint of Beacon Hill, and the picturesque thatched village of Newtown Linford.
Leader: Iain S (07734 084404)

Wednesday 6 August. Cherry Hinton Hall & the chalk pits. 3 miles (5 km). Grade: Easy Meet opposite Cherry Hinton Village Hall (TL488566) at 7.00pm for a circular walk through the grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall and past the old chalk pits. We will stroll through the grounds, admiring the many fine, mature trees, hall buildings, parkland and 'island'. Continuing along Dawes Lane, we will follow the path by the brook, onto Burnside then back to Cherry Hinton along the path following the railway line. We will retire to the Red Lion pub for a drink and a Thai meal for those who would like to eat.
Leader: Matt S (07747 048735)

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Description of Walk Grading System
Easy: Short walks (6 miles or less) on good quality paths with no difficult terrain. These walks should be suitable for anybody in their 20s or 30s who doesn't have a mobility disability and are particularly suitable for people who have done little walking before.
Leisurely: Slightly more difficult walks which represent the majority of walks we undertake. These walks may be longer (up to 12 miles) and while the paths will still generally be good, a few sections may be steep, muddy, rough or overgrown, so boots or good quality walking shoes are recommended. These walks should still be suitable for the large majority of people in our age group.
Moderate: More energetic walks still, either because they are long (>12 miles), have significant hills, are likely to be very muddy or overgrown or because a faster pace is expected. Walking boots are strongly recommended. Suitable for reasonably fit people with some walking experience, but may not be a good choice for your first walk with us if you haven't done much walking before.
Strenuous: Very long walks or those covering very hilly terrain, suitable for experienced walkers of above average fitness. If in doubt about your fitness, contact the leader beforehand. These walks are unusual on our main programme, but may feature in some of our weekends away.