Cambridgeshire County Council propose to designate Brampton Road/Grafham Road (C167) in the parishes of Grafham, Brampton and Buckden as a Quiet Lane under powers contained in the Transport Act 2000 and the Quiet Lanes & Home Zones (England) Regulations 2006.
The effect of the designation will be to promote active travel, improve safety, reduce health inequalities, and to provide a route where there is no primacy for motor vehicles.
Two design showcase drop-in events are being held to present the final preferred design options. The dates for these events are:
- Thursday 5 June, 4-7pm, Grafham Village Hall, Van Diemens Way, Grafham, Huntingdon, PE28 0GB
- Monday 9 June, 4-6.45pm, Brampton Memorial Centre, Thrapston Road, Brampton, Huntingdon, PE28 4TB
If you would like to comment on the proposals, please do so by writing to Active Travel, PO Box ALC2634, New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Weald, Huntingdon PE28 4YE or activetravel@cambridgeshire.gov.uk quoting the reference PR1126, to be received no later than 5 June 2025.
Brampton to Huntingdon Station: we are also taking the opportunity to present some plans for improving the walking and cycling route and would appreciate any feedback at this early stage.
Sustrans is the ‘custodian’ of the National Cycle Network. It has been funded by the Department of Transport to deliver improvements to rural roads for active travel. Brampton Road has been selected due to the low numbers of people walking, wheeling and cycling and vehicle speeds recorded that are inappropriate for the conditions of the road. Since October 2024, there have numerous online briefing meetings, community sessions and pop up events. These have informed the solutions brought to the co-design workshop in March 2025.
All feedback and ideas produced from the co-design workshops have been analysed and processed. They will be published soon. Engineers and designers have been working hard to produce a scheme that will improve Brampton Road for all users. This design will be available to view at two upcoming community showcase events in June 2025.
The top outcome from the co-design process was a desire to reduce the speed limit. This requires a legal process that is currently being undertaken by the Policy and Regulation team. The aim is to designate the road as a Quiet Lane. If approved, this will provide the framework needed to reduce the speed limit to 20mph. It will also allow for the introduction of other trial interventions along the route.
The frequently asked questions below provide further context on what a Quiet Lane means and how the road can be enjoyed going forwards.
Frequently asked questions
Tips for enjoying a Quiet Lane by walking
- Be aware of other users. Whilst they should be travelling at lower speeds, make sure to keep on the lookout.
- Quiet Lanes are a great place for dog-walking but take care of other users and always keep your dog on a lead unless they’re well trained. Please also leave the Quiet Lane as you found it, which includes picking up any dog poo and disposing of it appropriately.
- Make sure to stand out by wearing bright clothing that’s easily visible, which is particularly important at night.
Tips for enjoying a Quiet Lane on a bike
- Travel at a sensible speed and consider other users that may not be visible. There are plenty of blind corners and spots reducing visibility so take care.
- If overtaking walkers, other cyclists, horse riders or motorists ensure to leave plenty of room.
- If you’re approaching horses on the road, please go slowly and be patient to give riders enough time to find a place allowing adequate room for passing.
- It’s always worth using a bell or saying ‘excuse me’ when approaching other non-motorised users from behind so they’re aware of your presence and don’t veer into your path.
- Make sure to stand out by wearing bright clothing that’s easily visible and by using bike lights. There’s not much street lighting on the route so it’s especially important at night.
- If you’re having a great time, don’t stop there. Have a look at our cycle maps for inspiration on where to cycle to next - Planning your journey | Cambridgeshire County Council.
- Leave the Quiet Lane as you found it and please take any rubbish home with you.
Tips for enjoying a Quiet Lane in a vehicle
- A Quiet Lane is not intended as a short-cut between villages, particularly as you are likely to encounter non-motorised users.
- Expect other users to be travelling at low speeds and allow ample time for them to move into a safe space before attempting to pass by.
- If you’re approaching horses on the road, go slowly and be patient to give riders enough time to find a place allowing adequate room for passing.
- Consider other users when parking your car so as to not inconvenience local residents and other users. If you’re visiting Brampton Wood, please use their car park. Passing places are intended for passing other users with safety, not for parking.
- Leave the Quiet Lane as you found it and please take any rubbish home with you.
Are you interested in having a Quiet Lane near you?
Please register your interest with us by emailing activetravel@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. It’s also worth contacting your local town or parish council to let them know too. You can find out who your town/parish council is by using this map - My Cambridgeshire.
Contact us
If you have any further questions, please do contact us at activetravel@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or Sustrans eastofengland@sustrans.org.uk