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The River Cam is the chalk river that flows through Cambridge before joining the Great Ouse south of Ely. Cambridge North and Waterbeach stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 2 stations within reach of the River Cam: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Cam runs about 16 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Cam train stations
- Waterbeach0.2 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot) · closest
- Cambridge North0.3 mi (about 0.3 to 0.4 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Cam, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge North | 9.7 mi and back | 20 mi | about 6.5 hours |
| Waterbeach | 8.9 mi and back | 18 to 18.5 mi | about 6 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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