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Overview

 

A pretty, circular walk from Shepreth to Barrington in the Upper Cam Valley, taking in stretches of the River Rhee, on mainly flat footpaths and tracks. Some swing gates and a railway crossing.

 

Saturday, 20 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

 

Hourly train service to Shepreth from Cambridge and London.

Get the 9:26am train from Cambridge Station to London Kings Cross, stopping at Shepreth.

At start of the walk we will take in Docwra's Manor Garden, TeaCake – Tea rooms and a Grade II Shepreth Water Mill.

In Barrington, we will stop at church of All Saints, a Grade I listed building. Barrington has the longest green in Europe with pretty houses surrounding the green are topped with thatched roofs.

Walk leader is Sushma – 07975846715

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 39186 48141
Nearest postcode:
SG8 6PZ
what3words:
harmony.colonies.stowing
Start time:
10:00 am

The meeting point is the railway station car park on Station Road, Shepreth. There is also free car parking behind the village hall that is a very short distance to the meeting point.

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