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Royston Group

The Royston Ramblers invite you to enjoy fresh air and wonderful countryside in great company. Try us! We really are a very friendly group

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Leaving Linton on the Icknield Way we will go up the hill to the Roman Road pausing half way to admire the excellent views. After a coffee stop at the Roman Road we will walk the road towards Cambridge.  After passing Hildersham we will take take the bridleway into Hildersham where we will pick up the path back to Linton where we will stop at the recreation ground for lunch. After lunch we take a path that will take us past the granary and take a gentle incline up to Hadstock before returning to Linton passing Linton Zoo.  Just before the car park there is an option to take refreshments at the Riverside Bar at the Dog and Duck.

Sunday, 21 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.2km / 11.9mi
Ascent:
125.3m / 411ft
Type:
circular

The morning walk is 7.8 miles and as the lunch stop is close to the car park there is the option to walk only the morning.  The afternoon walk is 4.1 miles.  You should bring enough food and drink to last the day.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 56282 46874
Nearest postcode:
CB21 4JS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car parking and meeting point is at the Medical Centre, Coles Lane. As the medical centre is not open on a Sunday there should be plenty of parking available.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking