Waterbeach to Ely Linear Walk (12 miles / 19.5km - Moderate, Booking Required)

This walk is for up to 25 people, including the leader.

This is a linear walk starting from Waterbeach train station and finishing in Ely, where we can catch a train back to Waterbeach.

The flat route follows the Fen Rivers Way through classic fen countryside.

Leaving Waterbeach, we will pass farms, droves, lodes and washes as we follow the River Cam. We will stop at the Five Miles from Anywhere pub before passing through the Kingfishers Bridge nature reserve, which is working to restore the fen landscape to its natural wetland state.

We will then catch our first glimpse of the Ship of the Fens, Ely Cathedral, which overlooks our final destination, Ely waterfront. From here it is a short walk to Ely station for the train back to the start (single ticket £3.80).

Please bring a packed lunch for a picnic stop en route.

Please note that this walk is not suitable for dogs.

For information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.

Booking your place: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.

Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.

Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.

Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.