There are many ways to enjoy the Cambridgeshire countryside.
For information about parks and nature reserves go to the following websites:
- Visit Cambridge
- Wildlife Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
- Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
- The National Trust
When visiting the countryside always remember to follow The Countryside Code (GOV.UK website)
Walking
For a range of County Council promoted walking guides go to the Visit Cambridge website
You can view all the county's rights of way on the following interactive map:
If the map does not load, please view it on the My Cambridgeshire website.
Running
The County Council has produced guides for running routes around Cambridge (ranging from four to sixteen miles) for beginners and experienced runners.
Motorised access
Byways Open to All Traffic provide a legal opportunity for responsible users of 'road-legal' motorised vehicles to use the countryside, as well as providing easier routes of access for the less physically able.
Some Byways are restricted on a temporary or permanent basis to protect surfaces or biodiversity. See information on restrictions.
It is an offence to damage the surface of a highway, which can be caused by inappropriate driving, wallowing or unnecessary winching. If seen you should report this to the police (with vehicle descriptions and registrations if possible).
Non-road legal vehicles should not be used on the highway. Vans used to transport such vehicles can be seized by the police.
