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View of the River Cam – Explorers' Hangout loop from Waterbeach

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View of the River Cam – Explorers' Hangout loop from Waterbeach

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5.0

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View of the River Cam – Explorers' Hangout loop from Waterbeach

01:17

5.10km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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85 m

View of the River Cam

Highlight • Bridge

you'll need to drop onto the pavement on the way up the bridge if you want to stop to look at the river

Tip by

3.05 km

Bottisham Lock

Highlight • River

Worth a look but getting a cycle over the two bridges needs a bit of muscle

Tip by

4.47 km

Waterbeach Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

4.80 km

Explorers' Hangout

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.82 km

Woodland Gate

Highlight • Rest Area

5.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.20 km

325 m

143 m

Surfaces

1.75 km

1.21 km

1.05 km

930 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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View of the River Cam – Explorers' Hangout loop from Waterbeach

View of the River Cam

Bottisham Lock

Waterbeach Railway Station

Explorers' Hangout

Woodland Gate

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