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Cam Towpath – River Cam Pathway loop from Waterbeach

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Cam Towpath – River Cam Pathway loop from Waterbeach

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Cam Towpath – River Cam Pathway loop from Waterbeach

01:32

14.4km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

18 m

Waterbeach Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

326 m

Cow Hollow Wood

Forest

736 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

3.85 km

Waterfall on the River Cam

Highlight • River

No services but several benches to break a hike; eat some snacks.

Tip by

3.87 km

Baits Bite Lock

Highlight • Structure

Useful shortcut from the river path to Horningsea.

Tip by

6.50 km

Cam Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely level path that runs alongside the river.

Tip by

7.97 km

River Cam Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely cycle/walk from Cambridge to Waterbeach pub to greet you in WB. Pint?

Tip by

8.22 km

Chisholm Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Cycle and foot bridge next to the railway. On the Fen Rivers Way route this would be a good spot to choose what side of the river you want to walk along

Tip by

14.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

1.12 km

843 m

211 m

206 m

147 m

Surfaces

8.90 km

2.10 km

2.05 km

1.02 km

291 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

31°C

16°C

0 %

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Cam Towpath – River Cam Pathway loop from Waterbeach

Waterbeach Railway Station

View of the River Cam

Waterfall on the River Cam

Baits Bite Lock

Cam Towpath

River Cam Pathway

Chisholm Trail Bridge

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