Fen Ditton and Stourbridge Common River Walk
This circular walk explores the area around the Cambridgeshire village of Fen Ditton.
The small village sits in a lovely spot next to the river Cam, just to the east of Cambridge.
The walk starts from Stourbridge Common and takes you along the river on the Fen Rivers Way. You'll pass through Ditton Meadows before returning to the common.
It's a pretty area with riverside paths, wildlife and nice views of the surrounding countryside. You can stop off at Fen Ditton for refreshments half way round.
You can continue your walking by heading south east and picking up the Fulbourn Fen Walk and the Wilbraham Fen Circular Walk.
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House across the Cam in Fen Ditton. The village is known for its riverside setting, peaceful atmosphere, and Tudor-era connection to three of King Henry VIII's wives, it offers a tranquil escape with scenic walks along the River Cam. The village is home to the medieval parish church of St. Mary, which overlooks the river and meadows from a prominent position.
Stourbridge Common. The common is a riverside green space and nature reserve in northeast Cambridge, historically famous as the location of the largest medieval trade fair in Europe. It is home to animals like banded demoiselle damselflies and water voles, and it is also grazed by cattle to manage its biodiversity.
For over 700 years, the common hosted the annual Stourbridge Fair, which began in 1211 to raise money for a local leper hospital. The fair grew to be the most important in Europe, attracting merchants from across the country who sold everything from luxury silks and spices to wholesale goods like fish, timber, and iron.
Fen Ditton from Ditton Meadows
Fen Ditton crossroads