Cambridgeshire

River Landscapes, Fenland, Countryside, and Historic Routes

From the waterways and open landscapes of the Fens to river valleys, historic market towns, and rural countryside, Cambridgeshire contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by water, agriculture, and centuries of movement through the land. Trails such as the Fen Rivers Way, Hereward Way, and Ouse Valley Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the Cambridgeshire Fens, Wicken Fen, and the river corridors of the Great Ouse and River Cam showcase some of the county's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through fenland, river valleys, farmland, nature reserves, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of Cambridgeshire for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.