Discover more in Cambridgeshire
Fenland landscapes, grand houses, lush farmland and a myriad of waterways can all be found in Cambridgeshire.
Walking in Cambridgeshire
There are lots of things to discover on a walk in Cambridgeshire, including Anglesey Abbey’s iconic tree avenues, Wicken Fen’s winding reedbed routes, and paths through the two-acre Victorian garden at Peckover House.
Top spring walks in Cambridgeshire
Step out on one of these walks to soak up the beauty of blossom, spring flowers and nature around the county.
Trail
Beyond Anglesey Abbey walk
A 4.6-mile family friendly walk along footpaths among the flat, Cambridgeshire fenland landscapes taking in waterways, Lode Mill and the villages of Stow-cum-Quy and Lode.
Trail
Four Lodes Trail at Wicken Fen
Explore part of Wicken Fen following the four Lodes on a trail is a great walk for catching a glimpse of grazing herds including Konik ponies and Highland cattle. Stop off at one of the hides to look for bittern, waterfowl and marsh harriers. It's the perfect walk for all the family to enjoy this season.
Top walks in Cambridgeshire
Trail
Wicken Fen Adventurers' Trail
A 3-mile walk, exploring new areas of wetland habitat, reed beds and the mere.
Trail
Wicken Fen boardwalk trail
A short walk around Wicken's ancient Sedge Fen, a unique remnant of undrained fenland.
Trail
Houghton Mill and Houghton Meadows walk
Follow this circular walk across the water meadows and over the Ouse valley landscape as you discover the history of the local area.
Trail
Huntingdon and Godmanchester walk
Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this 8-mile walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley.
Accessible walks
Place
Anglesey Abbey
Today visitors can enjoy the hard gravel paths around the garden. There's also single-seater mobility vehicles available to hire in advance and wheelchairs on request.
Place
Wicken Fen
The ¾ mile raised boardwalk allows easy access into this fenland landscape of flowering meadows, sedge and reedbeds, where you can encounter rarities such as hen harriers, water voles and bitterns. Mobility parking is available just outside the visitor centre, where wheelchairs can be hired.
Place
Wimpole Estate
Enjoy the colourful parterre garden, pleasure grounds and walled garden, via the gravel and concrete pathways that lead to Home Farm. There are also three wheelchairs, five single-seater mobility vehicles and a volunteer-driven multi-seater vehicle available.
All walking in Cambridgeshire