Clopton Way Walk

10.6 miles (17 km)

This walk runs from Wimpole Hall to Gamlingay via the abandoned medieval village of Clopton. The path runs along a prominent ridge giving wonderful views of the surrounding countryside of Cambridgeshire.
The walk start point at Wimpole Hall is particularly appealing.... This 17th century country house has 3,000 acres (12 km²) of parkland and farmland and is owned by the National Trust. The route then proceeds to Croydon, Tadlow and Cockayne Hatley before a section through Potton Wood takes you to Gamlingay.

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Near the start of the walk there's the new settlement of Cambourne to explore. There's some pleasant walks around this modern village with a lovely local nature reserve to explore. The wildlife rich reserve includes pretty lakes, wildflower meadows and wetland areas. On the walk you can also visit the ancient Bourn Windmill, the oldest surviving windmill in the United Kingdom.

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Field beside Clopton Way - geograph.org.uk - 834432
Field beside Clopton Way
Clopton Way looking towards Arrington - geograph.org.uk - 498036
Clopton Way looking towards Arrington
Wimpole Hall - geograph.org.uk - 402669
Wimpole Hall. The ditch in the foreground serves as a continuation of the perimeter wall while the view from the garden side gives the impression that the estate continues without boundaries to the horizon.
Croydon to Barrington and beyond - geograph.org.uk - 3738213
Croydon to Barrington and beyond

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