COMBERTON RAMBLERS
An earlier than usual start this morning as we gathered at the 14th Century Royal Oak pub in Barrington opposite the longest in-line village green. Rayna mentioned some of the highlights of this ancient village including the number of unique … Continued
It was a very changeable morning with sunshine and showers as 23 members met in Orwell village car park. Our walk leader Christine gave an informative speech on the origins of the village name that everyone found very entertaining. We … Continued
After a welcome downpour overnight, it was a bright morning when 24 members met at the Fulbourn Centre. Our leader Claire took us across the Recreation Ground through the Nature Reserve heading towards Gt Wilbraham. Passing through the village we … Continued
After the recent heat waves, it was a very welcome cooler morning as 16 members met at Wandlebury Country Park. Denis, our leader today followed a path around the edge of the Park and on to the Roman road. We … Continued
It was a bright sunny morning in Haslingfield as 18 walkers gathered by the village sign. Clive, our walk leader today informed us that the sign bears the image of Queen Elizabeth I as she had visited Haslingfield and lost … Continued
It was another glorious morning as 24 walkers gathered by St Peter’s Church (a Victorian (1885) corrugated tin tabernacle built in less than 6 months from a flat pack kit). Gill our leader today related some of the history of … Continued
It was a glorious sunny morning as 18 members made our way to The Lock Tearoom before setting off on our walk. As it was already becoming very hot despite a welcome gentle easterly breeze, we all agreed to curtail … Continued
Low cloud and a gentle breeze eased promised high temperatures for the 17 walkers who gathered on Weston village green. Lesley our leader today explained the importance of the Pryor family in Weston since the 19th Century taking on Weston … Continued
A gentle breeze and light cloud greeted 14 walkers as we gathered on the longest day of the year in ancient Reach. Christine our leader today explained how Reach had become an important inland trading port in Roman times after … Continued
!7 members met at Trumpington park and ride on a cool and slightly overcast morning. Mary our walk leader with John N as our back marker set off towards Byron’s Pool and then onwards through Grantchester following the river Cam … Continued