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East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

View of the River Cam – Explorers' Hangout loop from Waterbeach

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East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

View of the River Cam – Explorers' Hangout loop from Waterbeach

Easy

4.3

(3)

43

hikers

View of the River Cam – Explorers' Hangout loop from Waterbeach

01:02

4.09km

0m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

18 m

Waterbeach Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

2

1.45 km

Bottisham Lock

Highlight • River

Worth a look but getting a cycle over the two bridges needs a bit of muscle

Tip by

3

1.73 km

Bottisham Lock and the River Cam

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The River Cam joins is controlled at Bottisham Lock. The Fen Rivers Way trail runs on both sides, it's a great trail, easy underfoot for miles. Perfect place for a few miles where you relax and watch the wildlife.

Tip by

4

3.45 km

View of the River Cam

Highlight • Bridge

you'll need to drop onto the pavement on the way up the bridge if you want to stop to look at the river

Tip by

5

3.74 km

Woodland Gate

Highlight • Rest Area

6

3.76 km

Explorers' Hangout

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

4.09 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.19 km

1.71 km

157 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.19 km

1.07 km

171 m

157 m

125 m

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

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11°C

89 %

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