This is the set of 2021 Walks - after last year's pandemic we're getting walking again and as a result this year's schedule is a bit more ad-hoc than usual - fortunately many have stepped up and organised walks already - we will add the walks to this page as we get details.
Anyone wanting to come along on a walk is asked to send an email to fenedge.footpathgroup@gmail.com which will be communicated to the walk organiser. This system is currently in process of being replaced by googlegroup email, so please use this group email instead once you have subscribed.
For planning reasons most organisers prefer more than one weeks notice if you'd like to join the walk.
24th July 2021
Details:
A 6 mile walk from Bar Hill via Dry Drayton and Madingley. Do bring drinks and a snack.
Starting @ 10 am parking can be found in Viking Way, CB23 8EL (///indicated.elders.styled). This is reached by not turning into the Tesco car park at the roundabout but taking the next left, largely empty on a Saturday.
Contact:
Ian and Ann
6th-9th September 2021 - Summer Walks
Details:
Walking Week 2021
All walks are free to attend. Walkers should make their own arrangements to get to the starting point, but if anyone does not have transport, please contact us and we will see if anyone is prepared to give lifts.
Anyone sharing lifts is advised to take all precautions recommended for reducing the risk of contracting/passing on the Covid19 virus (face masks in vehicle, driving with windows wound down etc).
There will be no pub food stops this year, so please bring along snacks, drinks and some lunch.
Monday 6th September 2021 Barkway / Barley Circular
This is a 7-mile walk starting in Barkway (Royston area). There is a large variety of landscapes including Newsells stud farm, woods, fields, cricket grounds and wildflower meadows.
10:30am start in Barkway TL 383 361, what3words: sailing.cleanest.office
Tuesday 7th September 2021 River Ouse at Earith
This is a 6 mile circular walk starting at the new RSPB Ouse Fen reserve car park, and incorporating both Rothchilds Way and Ouse Valley way along the River Ouse. We can picnic in the new reserve at the end and explore individually or as a group if people wish after lunch. The reserve walk will add about 0.7 miles to the walk.
10am start at the new RSPB car park (it is on the left before you get to any houses & the mini-roundabout), TL 394 742, what3words: sparkle.nutty.drank
Wednesday 8th September 2021 Stanwick Lakes to Rushden Lakes
We will have a leisurely full day out with a 6.5 mile walk starting at the Stanwick Lakes country park in Northamptonshire and walking through the River Nene nature reserves to Rushden Lakes. We will have a long stop in Rushden so you can have a look round the shops and/or nature reserve and get some lunch if you don’t want to picnic, there is plenty of choice.
10:30am start in Stanwick Lakes nature reserve car park SP 968 715 (A14 then A45 left to Irthlingborough, meet outside the visitor centre. Journey takes approx 50 minutes). Car park cost is £3.80, card or cash. what3words: mixer.innovator.dude
Thursday 9th September 2021 Houghton Mill to St Ives
This is a 7 mile walk starting at Houghton Mill, skirting St Ives and returning through the pretty villages of Hemingford Grey and Hemingford Abbots.
10:30am start at St Ives Park & Ride (busway) TL320 709 what3words: dripping.geologist.rear
Contact:
Chris & Claire
10th September 2021
Details:
FEFG AGM picnic (bring your own please) - 1pm at the Broad Lane pond
Contact:
Chris, Claire or Vanessa
20th November 2021
Details:
A walk from Little Thetford to Ely and back. Approx 5 to 6 miles. Nice easy walk with views of Ely Cathedral.
Starting at 10am from Little Thetford Village Hall Car Park. On Left hand side as you enter the village. 527 766. Plenty of refreshments in Ely.
Contact:
Please let David know if you are coming.
26th December 2021
Details:
Our traditional Boxing Day “Holly Walk”. About 3/4 miles.
Meet 10.30am at junction Cottenham High Street/Broad Lane.
All welcome.
Contact:
No need to book