A short walk for many, but with botanic gardens, a children’s play park and pool, punting and excellent pubs on offer, it could be a whole a day out.
Distance: 3.1 miles (5 km)
Ascent: 19 metres
Route grade: 11 (equivalent to Easy)
Time to allow: From 1h to 1h 45m
Starting point: YHA Cambridge 
Grid reference: TL 460 575
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End point: Circular, to YHA Cambridge
Region: East of England
Type of walk: City
Trails and Ways: European Long Distance Route, Fen Rivers Way
Wheelchair accessible: Partly standard wheelchair accessible 
Pushchair accessible: Standard pushchair 
Stile free: Yes 
Seats on route: Yes 
Toilets: Yes 
Touch free: No 
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, City, Pub/s, Shop/s This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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