Wimpole Way
11.18 miles (18 km)
Follow the Wimpole way through Cambridgeshire's farmland, ancient woodland and gentle rolling countryside from Cambridge to Wimpole Hall. The path starts in Cambridge by the River Cam heading ino the countryside and passing Coton, Caldecote and Kingston before finishing at Wimpole Hall. This 17th century country house has 3,000 acres of parkland and farmland and is owned by the National Trust. Also on the path is Hardwick Wood near Caldecote.
The nature reserve includes woodland trails and some nice flora and fauna to look out for.
Wimpole Way Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map
Wimpole Way Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map
Wimpole Way OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Wimpole Way Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For some more interesting local history head to the nearby Madingley Hall. Here you will find some beautiful ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped gardens surrounding a fine 16th century manor house.