The Club has been informed of the recent death of John Fuller, a CRC stalwart for many years. John was also very involved with the local Cambridge Group of the Ramblers Association. John led walks regularly and with his wife … Continue reading →
In the 1970s the Club’s President was Dorothy Alderson, a very keen and enthusiastic walker and Life Member who in more recent years lived in Yorkshire. We have just learnt that Dorothy died on 20th December, aged 94. Dorothy retained … Continue reading →
Ron Bailey, one of the Club’s most active and long-standing members, died on 9th May, aged 101, just 3 days after his birthday. The funeral service will be held at 3.00pm on Tuesday 6th June at the West Suffolk Crematorium … Continue reading →
CRC members will be very sad to hear that Bill Willows has died after a short illness. Bill was a regular Wednesday walker for a long time and a good friend to many. Bill’s funeral is a private family occasion. … Continue reading →
We have been notified of the deaths of two former CRC members – Ray Kemp and Bridget Perry. Bridget’s funeral was held in December 2015; unfortunately there is no more information available regarding Ray. Bridget was a regular Club walker … Continue reading →
Pam writes: Jean Harlow was a Wednesday A walker from Saffron Walden long ago. She will be remembered by we older walkers. Jean, a Vicar’s wife and Welsh, certainly enlivened all the walks she took part in. She also led … Continue reading →
Sunday A walk Tempsford Date and time: June 27th @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Start of walk: The start of the walk and parking are at Tempsford village, on the west side of the A1, near church at SG19 … Continue reading →
Starting at 10am, we will meet at the car park in School Lane, Toft, which is opposite the People’s Hall, CB3 2SA. From Cambridge take the A603 and turn right onto the B1046, drive past Comberton, and Toft is the next … Continue reading →
Recreation Ground Car Park, off High Street, Lode CB25 9EH Take A1303 or A14 from Cambridge to Quy roundabout. Take B1102 signposted Burwell, Quy, Lode, Swaffhams and Anglesey Abbey. Drive through Stow cum Quy, pass Anglesey Abbey and turn left … Continue reading →
Start of walk: Hauxton Recreation Ground, Church Road, Hauxton. Car parking: As above Group size: 30 Mileage: 7.0 miles Lunch: n/a Leader’s name and mobile number: Norman De’Ath mob: 07818 062451 General walk information: A circuit around Hauxton, Harston and … Continue reading →
Start of walk: Anglesey Abbey car park, CB25 9EJ. Meet at the beginning of the overflow car park Car parking: As above. Mileage: 13 (8.5 and 4.5) Lunch: Please bring a packed lunch and all other refreshments for the day … Continue reading →
Meeting point: Church Lane Stetchworth (CB8 9TN and 641589 and 52o12’14” 24’03”). Various routes there are possible but from the big roundabout (with the horse statue) on the Cambridge side of Newmarket (where the A1303 and A1304 meet) take the … Continue reading →
The walk will start at 6.45 p.m. from the layby on the A603 in Barton, just before Wallis's garage on the left (postcode CB23 7AW). Take the A603 from Cambridge towards Barton. Cross the M11 and go past a right-hand … Continue reading →
Sunday A walk July 4th @ 9.30am Start of walk + Parking: Park at Trumpington park and ride, CB2 9FT, and meet near the John Lewis building. There is a market each Sunday morning in the car park so it … Continue reading →
ELY WALK DIRECTIONS 4 July 2021 Park in car park in Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4HZ Follow A10 to Ely. At Ely, go straight across roundabout into Ely city centre. Turn right signposted Cathedral, Car Park – Barton Road. Follow … Continue reading →
Wednesday B Morning Walks General walk information: BAM walks are between 5 ½ and 6 ½ miles and walked at a pace of about 3 miles/hr. We begin at 10.00 prompt (unless otherwise stated) and usually finish between 12.30-1.00 pm. … Continue reading →
Start of walk: St Helen’s picnic site car park near Santon Downham, TL826874, nearest postcode IP27 0TT - see map Directions: Take the A11 to the roundabout approx 2 miles west of Thetford town centre. Turn left on the B1107 … Continue reading →
Group size: Maximum of 12 General information: It is a 6.5 miles walk, 2 easy stiles with wide steps. Flat walking as it is in the Fens. Walk will start in Little Thetford and car parking details will be provided … Continue reading →
The walk will start from the Devil’s Dyke car park (signposted off the B1102, about 1km beyond Swaffham Prior) at GR 582 649. The 6.0 mile walk will follow Devil’s Dyke towards Reach and then pass through Reach Wood, the former … Continue reading →
Date and time : Sunday 11th July 9.30 am. Parking and Start : Park in the free car park, behind houses, off Gaces Acre at TL521342, CB11 3RE - this car park is signposted from the High Street. (Or park … Continue reading →
Starting at 10:00am, this 6.5 mile walk is the Three Churches Circular Walk incorporating the churches at Dalham, Gazeley, and Moulton. Please note that there are 3 stiles on the route which is a little longer than most ‘C’ walks. … Continue reading →
Sawtry-Giddings walk 11 July 2021 Starting from St Judith's Lane Car park, 20-38 St Judiths Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon PE28 5GR. Explorer 227 GR170829 Take A1 north from A14; take exit 15 to Sawtry; at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit … Continue reading →
Wednesday B Morning Walks General walk information: BAM walks are between 5 ½ and 6 ½ miles and walked at a pace of about 3 miles/hr. We begin at 10.00 prompt (unless otherwise stated) and usually finish between 12.30-1.00 pm. … Continue reading →
Start of walk: All Saint’s Church, Longstanton, CB24 3BJ. Grid ref. TL399663. (N.B. not St Michael’s Church) Car parking: Roadside parking in Rampton Road (no through road) Mileage: 13 Lunch: Please bring a packed lunch and all other refreshments for … Continue reading →
Group size: Maximum of 8 General information: Walk along the Devil’s Dyke (Ditch) to Reach, then circuiting back via Swaffham Prior. 7 miles, am 4½, pm 2½. Start 10.15. Coffee stop in Reach. Lunch stop in Swaffham Prior. The Red … Continue reading →
Thursday evening walk around Babraham, 15th July, 6. 30 pm The walk begins from the war memorial opposite The George Inn (43 High St, Babraham, Cambridge CB22 3AG) at 6.30 pm. Parking can be found in the High Street. We will walk … Continue reading →
DUE TO THE HEAT, THIS WALK WILL START AT 9.00am from POTTON CHURCH. It will be SHORTENED as those walking decide. Sunday A walk July 18th 9.00 am Start of walk and parking: These are at Potton Church Hatley Rd. … Continue reading →
St Ives P&R to Fen Drayton Lakes & Holywell 18 July 2021 leaving 10.00. This walk is limited to 20 people. Booking is essential. Phone Sue and Roger on 01223 276773 to book a place. The Walk starts from the … Continue reading →
General walk information: BAM walks are between 5 ½ and 6 ½ miles and walked at a pace of about 3 miles/hr. We begin at 10.00 prompt (unless otherwise stated) and usually finish between 12.30-1.00 pm. There are two walks … Continue reading →
Start of walk: Royston Heath car park. Nearest postcode is SG8 9NT. Grid ref. 336 401 Car parking: As above. This is the car park just above the McDonalds restaurant at the western end of the Royston bypass A505. N.B. … Continue reading →
20 July - Walk cancelled due to the current heatwave. Any queries, please contact the leaders as below or Geoff Hale (01223 842403) Walk location: Thaxted, circular walk Group size: 10 max Parking: - Margaret Street Car Park, CM6 2QN. … Continue reading →
July 22nd. Meet 6.30pm Eversden Recreation Ground (Harlton Road) . The Rec is a couple of hundred yards along the road before Great Eversden Church if you are coming from Cambridge on the A603 . Walk includes a long steady … Continue reading →
Sunday A walk : ELTON July 25th 9.45am Start of walk and parking: The start of the walk and parking are in Elton, 3 miles from Peterborough, by the church. The parking is opposite the Black Horse Pub, post code … Continue reading →
The 25th July walk at Great Sampford has been postponed to Sunday 8th August. This is because following torrential rain on 21st July, paths are very muddy, and more rain is forecast for Sunday 25th. Hopefully conditions will be better … Continue reading →
Town Street, Newton, Cambs CB22 7PE (CB22 7PG is pub The Queens Head) Coming from Cambridge on A10 enter Harston. At traffic lights, just beyond the sign for Hauxton, turn left into London Road into Newton. At junction at Queens … Continue reading →
Wednesday B Morning Walks General walk information: BAM walks are between 5 ½ and 6 ½ miles and walked at a pace of about 3 miles/hr. We begin at 10.00 prompt (unless otherwise stated) and usually finish between 12.30-1.00 pm. … Continue reading →
Start of walk: The car park at the south side of Great Thurlow village, Suffolk. Explorer map 210 grid ref 679 502. Nearest postcode is CB9 7LF. Car parking: As above. The car park is by the playing field on … Continue reading →
Walk location: From Fulbourn towards the Wilbrahams, on flat paths through woods and across fields. Distance: about 7 miles Group size: Maximum of 12 people Parking: Park and meet at 10.15am at the end of Stonebridge Lane (by Fulbourn recreation … Continue reading →
Meet in Anglesey Abbey car park at 10.20 for a 19.30 start. 2 walks on offer. Valerie will lead a 2 mile walk from lode to Longmeadow and John will take those who would like a longer walk along Cranny … Continue reading →
A 6 mile walk led by Jill from the Five Miles from Anywhere pub at Upware to and around Wicken Fen, starting at 6.00pm. If interested in a meal at the pub after the walk, please arrive in good time … Continue reading →
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