Chatteris Airfield
Departure from Manea (Cambridgeshire)
A walk along the Forty-foot drain looping up around the airfield, the route is via public footpaths apart from the last 400m which is along the road.
Ely
Departure from Wilburton (Cambridgeshire)
A river and fenland walk to the stunning cathedral city.
The Old Engine and the Lazy Otter
Departure from Wilburton (Cambridgeshire)
Along the Great Ouse to a historic pumphouse and a popular riverside pub.
Little Thetford
Departure from Wilburton (Cambridgeshire)
Two villages and atmospheric fenland droves around the White Cross Farm.
Nar Valley Way - Kings Lynn to Narborough
Departure from King's Lynn and West Norfolk (Norfolk)
A walk following the River Nar from its outlet to the River Ouse up to Narborough. It starts along the quayside at Kings Lynn with all its fascinating historic buildings. The path soon heads out into open countryside following the river across this open landscape. Big skies. Views for miles and little in the way of civilisation until Narborough is reached.
Three Churches at Fleet and Gedney - Lincolnshire
Departure from Fleet (Lincolnshire)
Interesting walk based around three churches in this fenland part of the country. Starting at Fleet Hargate and the Fleet Baptist Church this forms the basis of the short walk, but is extended by country lane south of Fleet and then following Delph Bank to rejoin the shorter walk close to Gedney.
Wicken Fen Nature Reserve
Departure from Wicken (Cambridgeshire)
Easy walk starting at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve parking. The walk is along the waterways.
Tulip Queen Circular Spalding
Departure from South Holland (Lincolnshire)
Easy walk on dykes and roads with the opportunity to see birdlife such as Swans, Cormorants, Grebes and Egret. Tulip Queen good eating place normal carvery etc. suggest booking if large party.
Ouse Valley Way - Houghton to St Ives
Departure from Houghton and Wyton (Cambridgeshire)
A circular walk from Houghton to St Ives using the Ouse Valley Way.
A simple and easy riverside walk following the course of the River Ouse. The walk uses the Ouse Valley Way to St Ives, returning via the picturesque Hemingford villages, full of thatched cottages and world charm. There's plenty of pubs, there's river locks, there's the iconic mill at Houghton which makes this a well worthwhile wander. Make a whole day of it and take in the sights and sounds and, of course, the quintessential English pubs.
In Search of The King of the Belgians
Departure from Houghton and Wyton (Cambridgeshire)
A pub crawl to the Huntingdonshire pub known as The King of the Belgians.
The unique pub name of The King of the Belgians is not the only reason to search out this hostelry. It has an excellent range of ales, offers good food, provides good company and has an intriguing history with regard to its names. This walk uses the road from Houghton so it is an easy stroll with other pubs along the route.
Matmore Gate to Springfields via Coronation Channel Spalding
Departure from South Holland (Lincolnshire)
This easy short walk along the Coronation Channel has many water birds to observe, Crested Grebe, Ducks, Swans, Herons sometimes Cormorants. Springfields is a major shopping outlet has all the facilities, coffee shops and lovely gardens to take a short break.
Coronation Channel was created in 1953 following major flooding of Spalding following heavy rains rising River Welland coupled with a very high tide, so this relief channel was dug.
Springfields Spalding circular via Wykeham
Departure from South Holland (Lincolnshire)
Short walk starting at car park pay station near Café Nero. Minor road to follow River Welland exiting on minor road to Wykeham and return to Springfields Outlet Shopping complex.
Birchgrove Garden Centre Pinchbeck to Surfleet and return via river Glen
Departure from Pinchbeck CP (Lincolnshire)
This short walk starts and ends at Birchgrove Garden Centre on the B1356 at (PE11 3XY).
The route to Surfleet church is on quiet country roads. The return is mainly following the river Glen along the Macmillan Way, finally returning back via urban road.
Birchgrove Garden Centre Pinchbeck Circular
Departure from Pinchbeck CP (Lincolnshire)
This short walk soon gets into countryside and splendid views. Also lot to be seen when following river Glen.
Surfleet circular via Surfleet Seas End
Departure from Surfleet CP (Lincolnshire)
Nice walk for when it is poor underfoot. Starting at great pub "Riverside Hotel", following River Glen by Spalding Golf course, crossing river at the lock to sea. Returns down quiet lanes to Surfleet.
Surfleet Circular via Peter Seadike Lane
Departure from Surfleet CP (Lincolnshire)
This walk is useful when fields are waterlogged, mainly on quiet lanes. When we did this walk in autumn the sunflowers were spectacular.
Surfleet via Peter Seadike Lane to Surfleet Bank return via Macmillan Way
Departure from Surfleet CP (Lincolnshire)
This walk uses quiet country lanes with open vistas across agricultural fields to arrive at river glen by Surfleet Bank and the sea lock. Follows Macmillan Way through golf course and delightful river Glen. passing under the A16 and continues along river to crosses over river to return to village hall.
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