About this Event
Join our friendly group for a walk from Cambridge to Grantchester and return, a classic, scenic riverside hike that follows the River Cam through open green spaces and quiet nature reserves. This walk starts with a City Centre tour of the University Colleges, before leading past historic punting spots, and into Coe Fen and Sheep's Green where cattle and sheep often graze right next to the water. We follow the meandering River Cam to Grantchester Meadows. A wide, open expanse of grass framed by weeping willows, famous for inspiring Pink Floyd's song "Grantchester Meadows" and Poets Lord Byron, Ted Hughes, Silvia Plath and Rupert Brooke. We arrive at Grantchester Village, a postcard-pretty English village featuring thatched-roof cottages and the 12th-century Church of St Andrew and St Mary. Here we will have time to visit the Orchard Tea Garden, established in 1897, this historic tea room lets you sit under apple trees for coffee, tea, and scones - following in the footsteps of famous historical figures like Rupert Brooke\, Virginia Woolf, E.M. Forster. After lunch we make our way back through the meadows to Cambridge. There you can join the group for a drink at a local pub, or take a train directly back to London.
GRADE: Beginner, 14km 3.30hrs walking time not including breaks. Flat. Pavement, footpaths, grass meadows, and riverside towpaths. Can be muddy after rain. PACE: Social with regular breaks MEETING TIME: 08:55 at London Kings Cross Station. By the ticket machines near platforms 9-11. TRAINS: 09:24 From London Kings Cross to Cambridge, arriving 10:14, journey time 50 mins. Train tickets are not included and are available on the day or in advance. TICKETS: Super off-peak day return ticket to Cambridge. Group save tickets can be bought with 3-9 together from the ticket machines. WALK STARTS: 10:15 at Cambridge station LUNCH: Packed lunch WALK FINISHES: approx 15:30 at Cambridge Station. Trains to London Kings Cross every 30mins at .42 and .12, journey time 51mins. HIKE LEADER: Natalie ADDITIONAL INFO: n/a
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