Join our friendly group for a walk from Cambridge to Grantchester and return, a **classic, scenic riverside** hike that follows the River Cam through open green spaces and quiet nature reserves. This walk starts with a **City Centre** tour of the **University Colleges**, before leading past historic **punting spots**, and into **Coe Fen and Sheep's Green** where cattle and sheep often graze right next to the water. We follow the meandering **River Cam** to **Grantchester Meadows**. A wide, open expanse of grass framed by weeping willows, famous for inspiring **Pink Floyd**'s song "Grantchester Meadows" and **Poets Lord Byron, Ted Hughes, Silvia Plath and Rupert Brooke.** We arrive at **Grantchester Village**, a postcard-pretty English village featuring thatched-roof cottages and the 12th-century Church of St Andrew and St Mary. Here we will have time to visit the **Orchard Tea Garden,** established in 1897, this historic tea room lets you sit under apple trees for **coffee, tea, and scones** \- following in the footsteps of famous historical figures like Rupert Brooke\, **Virginia Woolf, E.M. Forster**. After lunch we make our way back through the meadows to Cambridge. There you can join the group for a drink at a local pub, or take a train directly back to London. **GRADE**: Beginner, 14km 3.30hrs walking time not including breaks. Flat. Pavement, footpaths, grass meadows, and riverside towpaths. Can be muddy after rain. **PACE**: Social with regular breaks **MEETING TIME**: 08:55 at London Kings Cross Station. By the ticket machines near platforms 9-11. **TRAINS**: 09:24 From London Kings Cross to Cambridge, arriving 10:14, journey time 50 mins. Train tickets are not included and are available on the day or in advance. **TICKETS**: Super off-peak day return ticket to Cambridge. Group save tickets can be bought with 3-9 together from the ticket machines. **WALK STARTS**: 10:15 at Cambridge station **LUNCH**: Packed lunch **WALK FINISHES**: approx 15:30 at Cambridge

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