19 Fen Rivers Way- 50 Miles 20 Grid Reference – GR TL 461 572

Walk to Grantchester - 19 Fen Rivers Way- 50 miles 20 Grid Reference – GR TL 461 572. (Ordnance Survey). 4 miles Location – The Fen Rivers Way, is a long distance path KING'S running for nearly 50 miles (80kms) between the historic LYNN settlements of Cambridge and King’s Lynn, which traces the A47 Grid Reference – A14 course of the rivers that drain slowly across the Fens into the GR TL 449 583. A10 Wash. (Ordnance Survey). A428 CAMBRIDGE Description – This distinctive Fenland landscape has been A1122 Location – This is a delightful heavily influenced by man. The journey along the Fen Rivers walk of 4 miles between The GRANTCHESTER A603 VILLAGE Way is rich in both history and wildlife. From Cambridge, the Cambridge Tourist Information Fen Rivers Way follows the River Cam through riverside LITTLEPORT Centre and Grantchester Village. pastures fringed with willows and on into the Fens. The Cam Description – Turn right out of the A10 Washes are an area designated a Site of Special Scientific Tourist office, and walk down Bene’t Interest because of the special habitats and wildlife. Wicken A10 Street onto Kings Parade. Turn left cross over M11 Fen National Trust Nature Reserve remains as a fascinating the street and turn right down Silver Street as far fragment of a Fenland wilderness of former times. as Laundress Lane. The path opens out onto the river Approaching Ely, the River Cam joins the River Great Ouse, ELY and weir with Laundress Green, beyond Darwin College and the which the Fen Rivers Way follows all the way to King’s Lynn University Graduate Centre. Follow the blue signs over two wooden and the Wash. Entering Norfolk, the River Great Ouse gives A142 panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. footbridges as far as the rear of Bella Pasta restaurant. The path then leads to A10 Fen Causeway and across Sheeps Green and afterwards across Lammas Other Relevant Information – Along the way there are Land an area of open land once used for fairs. plenty of places for rest and refreshment, with Youth Hostels CAMBRIDGE and some campsites. For further information on the Fenland At the traffic lights in Newnham follow the footpath down Grantchester Street region, including places to stay or visit, you can contact the A14 and at the Butcher’s shop turn right down Eltisley Avenue. At the end and on following Tourist Information Centres: Kings Lynn 01553 the left is Skaters Meadow; follow the path here through the gate and along a 763044; Downham Market 01366 387440; Ely 01353 hedgerow of hawthorn. The land on the left slopes down to the river. On the 662062; Cambridge 0906 586 2526. right you will soon see the few houses at the start of Grantchester. The first Public Transport – The route is easily accessible by public transport. exit off the path is the track to the right of the Red Lion pub. A short way on A regular train service connects Cambridge and King’s Lynn, with stops at and through a gate is the back entrance to the Green Man pub. 200 metres Waterbeach, Ely, Littleport, Downham Market and Watlington. ahead the path meets Millway, the road running through the village. It exits Tel: National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950. onto the road opposite the church. Buses operate between Cambridge and King’s Lynn, so either end of the Other Relevant Information – There are pubs and a tea garden in route can be used as a starting point. Local services also operate to Grantchester village. Copies of the route and map are available from the intermediate stops, Bus information available from the National Travel Line Tourist information Centre for 50p. 0870 608 2608. Public Transport – Bus No. 118/119 will take you back to the city centre Parking – Available along the route. from Grantchester village. Cambridge to Ely map and route description available from Cambridgeshire Parking - In pub car parks, or there is a small car park near the north end of the County Council 01223 717445 or from Fens River Way Association. meadow. 16