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Overview

This scenic walk blends nature, historic villages, and the mesmerizing spectacle of a starling murmuration.  The walk starts at St Ives Park & Ride, continues through the historic village of St Ives, across the St Ives Bridge with its Chapel, and on to Fenstanton where we will stop at the church where Capability Brown is buried. We will leave Fenstanton and head toward the nearby Drayton Lakes which is renowned for its wetlands, offering superb opportunities for birdwatching.

During late afternoon we will hope to witness a starling murmuration, as thousands of starlings perform their aerial ballet over the water.

We will conclude our walk back at the Park & Ride site for those returning or continue to the restaurant for those attending the post Christmas meal.

Saturday, 1 February 2025
Start time:
12:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 31908 70920
Nearest postcode:
PE27 4JH
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Start time:
12:00 pm

The meeting point is St Ives Park & Ride. Accessible via public transport using the guided busway.

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