A historic city surrounded by green spaces, riverside trails, and timeless paths into the countryside.
Cambridge is celebrated for its colleges and culture, but it’s also one of England’s most walkable cities — and a perfect base for self-guided walking holidays. The River Cam winds through parks, past punts and bridges, and then flows out into quiet meadows and open fenland.
From the city centre, walkers can follow riverside paths through Jesus Green, Midsummer Common, Coe Fen, and The Backs, or head south through Grantchester Meadows toward the famous village of Grantchester, with its literary heritage and tearooms like The Orchard. To the north, the Fen Rivers Way begins its long journey toward Ely and beyond, tracing the widening Cam through peaceful fenland countryside.
With its blend of urban charm, green escape, and excellent transport links, Cambridge is both a destination in itself and a springboard for longer walks across Cambridgeshire and the Fens.
Hotels, inns, and guesthouses for walkers — with easy access to green space and trailheads.
Routes beginning in or passing through Cambridge.
