Walks
A list of some great walks local to Cambridge
Beechwoods nature Reserve
This wooded area is great in wet or windy weather. A short loop through the trees with limited on road free parking.
20 min drive from Waterbeach
Wandlebury Country Park
Thetford Forest
A forest, activties, cafe and walks. Plenty for a whole day out with the family.
40min drive from Waterbeach.
Hardwick woods
Park in Caldecote and walk to the woods via the footpath (15mins) . Pretty Wildlife Trusts walking loop suitable for dogs. Can get muddy in the Winter.
20 min drive from Waterbeach
Hitchingbrook Country park
Playground, Coffee shop, large open spaces for picnics and games. Large lake for ducks and swans. Cheap Parking.
30 mins drive from Waterbeach
Milton Country Park
Playground, Coffee shop, large open spaces for picnics and games. Water activities, and walks.
10 min drive from Waterbeach
Soft Play
Local Soft play venues suitable for toddler fun.
Bury Farm Fun Barn
Soft play, cafe and huge outdoor sand pit. Farm shop and festive sales.
30 min drive from Waterbeach
Tree Tops
Animals
Local places to see animals
Hammerton Zoo
Wide range of animals including tigers, bears, monkeys and lots of Wallabies.
Free parking
40 minute drive from Waterbeach
Sepreth Wildlife park
30 mins drive from Waterbeach
Linton Zoo
30 mins drive from Waterbeach
Johnson's of old Hurst
Exotic animal farm with Crocodiles, a bear and Puma. Farm shop, cafe and restaurant.
40 min drive from Waterbeach
Food
Some tasty places to visit for food.
Flock Cafe
Tasty cafe within a small shopping village. Free parking available and nature walks from the car park.
20 min drive from Waterbeach
Orchard Tea Gardens
Set in an orchard with parking this tasty tea gardens serves great cream teas. Walk off that cream tea afterwards along Granchester Meadows.
20 min drive from Waterbeach
Willingham Auction House
Other Places
A selection of other local activities.
Denny Abbey and Farm Museum
Museum of farming equipment. Many special events during the year.
5 min drive from Waterbeach
Clip n Climb
A large selection of climing walls for all children's abilities.
20 min drive from Waterbeach