Cambridge Group is part of the national Ramblers’ Association and our walks are typically in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring counties. We normally walk on most Saturdays and many Mondays – see our current Walking Programme or Click HERE for details of forthcoming walks.

Sad New
We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Judy Houghton, a valued member of the Ramblers.
Judy passed away a few days ago, and will be greatly missed by all who walked alongside her.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.

River Cam – update on bridge closures. Baits Bite lock footbridge reopens
It’s great to report that the footpath which crosses the River Cam at Bait’s Bite Lock reopened in late December. Major reconstruction works have been carried out to the lock island . However, there is a separate closure on the east bank of the Cam just north of Bottisham lock, involving a footbridge over Bottisham Lode, next to the pumping station, (grid ref 510658). A diversion is signed south east on a footpath along Bottisham Lode to a footbridge near Vicarage Farm, with a return along the other side of the Lode. This diversion adds 1.2 miles to your walk!

The bridge has been closed by the Environment Agency (EA) because of a significant Health & Safety risk. Unfortunately, the costs involved to carry out the necessary repairs exceed the available funds in this financial year. Consequently the EA has applied for an extension of the ‘Temporary Traffic Regulation Order’ through to April 2026.
Posted by Jill

AGM Ramblers Association Cambridge Group
AGM was held on Saturday 29 Nov 2025.
Guest speaker was Tom Platt, Chief Programmes and Delivery Officer from Ramblers HQ speaking on ‘Reflections from the past year and ambitions for the year ahead’
The speaker was very interesting and informative.

Footpath claims in Wimpole. We have submitted a claim for two well-used paths in the Wimpole/Orwell area – see News for details.

Loss of woodland footpath in Lode. See News.

Volunteers required. We need volunteers to help with local footpath issues e.g. recovering lost footpaths (DLYW project), checking new/old footpaths affected by building developments, footpath clearance. Please contact
dlyw@cambridgeramblers.org.uk if you have a few hours available.

Cambridge Castle Mound. Cambridge Ramblers’ application for the footpath to the top of Cambridge Castle Mound to be recognised as a Public Right of Way has now been officially confirmed. See News for further information.

Victory for Cambridgeshire Ramblers as five level crossings are saved. See News for more information and the press release.

FAQs For Frequently Asked Questions, including how to report a problem with a footpath, and how to join the Ramblers’ Association click FAQ.

Cambridge Group is part of the national Ramblers’ Association and our walks are typically in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring counties. We normally walk on most Saturdays and many Mondays – see our current Walking Programme.

Additionally, other important activities undertaken by our Group include:

• inspecting and monitoring the network of public paths in South Cambs. District and Cambridge City, reporting problems to the County Council as we find them, or as we receive reports from other walkers. (See FAQ for how to report a problem.)
• responding to suggestions for changes to the paths network, usually in the form of proposals from landowners, scrutinising Public Path Orders and objecting to them if our Committee feels they are not in the best interest of the public, and defending our case at Public Inquiries, if necessary.
• inspecting Planning Applications to make sure that developments are not detrimental to the path network. These include numerous single proposals for buildings, wind-farms, reservoirs etc., plus all the major developments that are planned or underway in our area.
• suggesting improvements to the rights of way network.
• providing input to strategic Local Plans from a walker’s perspective.
• helping local councils with footpath clearance on a voluntary basis.

Aims of The Ramblers’ Association

The RA has the following broad aims, which form the basis of its operations and actions:

• To promote walking.
• To protect, open up and develop the definitive path network in England and Wales, and path networks in Scotland.
• To secure, promote and protect responsible freedom to roam on all open country in England and Wales, and on all land in the countryside in Scotland.
• To protect the outdoor environment and maintain its long-term health and sustainability.
• To increase and extend its membership such that the RA can engage with, and represent, all sectors of society.

 

One Coast For All – Campaign for the English Coastal Path

“One Coast For All” refers to the advocacy and development of the King Charles III England Coast Path, a major project creating a 2,700-mile continuous National Trail around England’s entire coast, championed by groups like The Ramblers to provide public access to natural heritage, connecting existing paths and opening new areas like cliffs and beaches for walking, with a vision for year-round, accessible coastal experiences for everyone
Click on the link below:

King Charles III England Coast Path