Walks from Waterbeach
MapSet out on beautiful walks directly from Waterbeach Station.
Alternatively, view walks you can reach directly from Waterbeach by train.
Waterbeach to Ely
Highly recommended
Waterway: two thirds beside rivers and canals.
Ely Cathedral: the 'ship of the fens', a great Norman cathedral visible for miles across the flat fenland.
Time: 5h30–11h30
2 lunch spots: the Five Miles Inn (2h–4h in), or Wren Cafe (3h–6h in)
5 end-of-walk rewards: the Cutter Inn, the Drayman's Son, the Kings Arms, the Minster Tavern, or the Prince Albert
Adapted from: The Rough Guide to Walks in London & the South East (3rd edition).
Waterbeach to Soham
A pleasant, mostly flat route across the Fens, largely off-road on grass paths, gravel tracks, green lanes and quiet roads and following the Lodes Way cycle route for the central section. A single stile and a couple of stepped bridges; the landscape is very flat and open. Follows part of the Lodes Way cycle route (NCN 11) and is very well signposted. Wicken Fen National Trust nature reserve, just off-route, has rare birds and dragonflies; look out for them if you detour.
Time: 4h30–9h
Lunch: A pub in Wicken village, plus a cafe, shop and toilets at the National Trust Wicken Fen visitor centre just off the route.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
Waterbeach to Newmarket
A route across the fens on well-maintained but rutted field paths and climbing onto Devil's Dyke towards Newmarket. Crosses Newmarket racecourse. Take a copy of the route as turnings are easy to confuse.
Time: 5h30–10h30
Lunch: A pub at Swaffham Prior, roughly midway, plus pubs at both ends.
Warnings: The route crosses Newmarket racecourse, where access may be restricted on race days.
Walk details: Slow Ways.