Walking Holidays and Stays in Cambridgeshire

Rivers, Fens, and Wide-Open Skies

A county of quiet trails, low horizons, and a deep connection to water and light.

Cambridgeshire offers a distinct kind of walking — shaped by rivers, drained fenland, and ancient causeways stretching across open countryside. It’s a place where paths follow waterways rather than ridgelines, where the skies feel bigger, and where each step brings a sense of stillness and space.

Whether you’re tracing the River Cam, following the Fen Rivers Way, or exploring historic routes near Wicken Fen or Ely, walking here is slow, accessible, and deeply rewarding. The terrain is mostly flat, but the variety comes in the views: wetland, windmill, grazing marsh, church spire, and willow-lined banks.

From the city of Cambridge to nature reserves and sleepy market towns, Cambridgeshire offers something special — a walking landscape that invites reflection, simplicity, and close attention to detail.

Where to Walk in Cambridgeshire

• Fen Rivers Way
  A long-distance path between Cambridge and King’s Lynn, following the Rivers Cam and Ouse through fenland towns and wide floodplains.
• Wicken Fen & the Fens
  Boardwalks, meadows, and wetland wildlife at one of the UK’s oldest nature reserves. Ideal for shorter circular walks.
• Cambridge & Grantchester
  Riverside walks from the city into villages and meadows immortalised by poets and painters.
• Ely & the Ouse Valley
  Walk around Ely’s cathedral and waterfront, or head along the river to Stretham, Soham, or Littleport.

Why Walk in Cambridgeshire

• Flat, easy-access trails ideal for gentle and inclusive walking
• Unique landscapes of fen, river, and wetland
• Connections between historic towns, villages, and churches
• Rich in wildlife, especially along rivers and nature reserves