Join Ramblers Wellbeing Walks East Cambridgeshire for short, local and accessible walks to help you get more active.
Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone
Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length
At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week
All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport
You only need to join a group once to access all future walks
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A beautiful wellbeing walk through Ely Country Park and along Ely Riverside. The walk will take between 45-60 minutes at a moderate but occasionally invigorating pace.
Alternating between the two Country Park Circular Walk Trails: BULLRUSH Walk 1.5 miles (2.4km) or the KINGFISHER Walk 2 miles (3.2km). You can check out the routes from the Country Park Map signs but also via the link below.
The scenic walks include Springhead Lane, also known as 'Lovers Lane', an ancient tree lined path, which supports a wide variety of wildlife and fauna. You'll have the opportunity to view lots of wildlife, birds, swans and even the riverside cattle.
During the walk we will take two mindful pauses to practice 5 minutes of rest. Learning to enjoy switching off the busy mind, quieten our internal thoughts and use our senses to take in everything around us in the present.
Depending on the walk we will pass through some of Ely's Wildspaces including: The Water Lily Pit, Views of Roswell Pits, Riverside Meadows, Ely Common and Wildflower Meadow (Kingfisher Walk). You can view more about Ely Widspaces here: www.elywildspace.org.uk
The walks are as much about connection and conversations, as they are about physical activity. You'll enjoy meeting others as well as feeling a boost of feel good endorphins from the walk itself. The group will be welcoming and very friendly. We will look after each other as a walking group.
Following the walk there is an option to stay for tea/coffee and refreshment at either Prosper Coffee Shop (Broad Street) or Peacocks Tea Room (along the riverside).
Meeting Point
The walk will commence at 10:00 a.m. each week. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes before this, so that the walk heads off on time.
The Country Park Map, The Fisherman's Car Park - Ely Country Park
Accessible from Willow Walk
If using the 'What three words' location app, the Country Park Meeting Point is located at ///love.glitter.sunbeam
Parking Options
Other options for parking include Ship Lane Car Park, Broad Street Car Park or the rear of Sainsbury's Car park. Please be mindful if using the Sainsbury's car park that there is a timed limit for return to your vehicle.
Toilets are located at Ship Lane Car Park and at Sainsbury's. Of course there are also toilets at Prosper Coffee Shop and Peacocks Tea Room and we usually head to one of these after the walk.
These walks are for active walkers at a moderate to brisk pace. We will always walk to the needs of the group coming along and are a really friendly and supportive group.
The paths are a combination of paved, muddy/woodchip and forest walks. They can be rather muddy so it's recommended that you wear walking shoes or trainers that you don't mind getting wet/dirty.
We will walk in all weathers, so please do bring waterproof jacket and a hat or cap. Of course also bring any other clothing suitable for the weather conditions.
If the walk is particularly cold and rainy, we will check in with the group that they are all comfortable before we head off and may cut the walk shorter if required. Of course we will always have our cuppa and chat in the cafe.
Meet at the Country Park Map for a quick walk briefing located at the end of the car park Fisherman's Car Park Off Willow Walk
Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone
Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length
At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week
All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport
You only need to join a group once to access all future walks
