Cambridge American Cemetery
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Join Alex for this 10-mile walk from Cambridge to the American Cemetery in Madingley and back again.
Our route starts from Cambridge station and heads westwards, across the River Cam through the district of Newnham. We leave the city and cross open fields and a nature reserve before heading north to the village of Coton, with its pretty 12th-century church. We then ascend sharply to Madingley, one of the highest points in the Cambridge area.
Madingley sits on the hillside looking north across the open Cambridgeshire countryside and is the site of the main American military cemetery and memorial in the UK, established in 1956, with over 3000 graves. We will pause here to allow you to explore the cemetery, the chapel, the visitors' centre and views. All are free of charge.
We then turn east passing a windmill and descend back into Cambridge. Once back in the city we will pass King's College chapel, the Mathematical Bridge at Queens' College and the Fitzwilliam Museum, before finally arriving back to the station for your journey home and/or to the pub.
Don't waste that space!
Please only book if you know you can make it. If your plans change please free up the space for someone else.
New members
Please feel free to join this as your first OutdoorLads event. If you have any questions then feel free to message me, or go to the "My First Event" section under "About Us".
Is it dog friendly?
The walk is unsuitable for dogs as they are not permitted in the American cemetery.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres.
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain.
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions.
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters.
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece).
Trousers: jeans are not ideal as they become heavy and cold in the rain. Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and shorts are convenient for warm days.
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather. Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry.
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer.
Food & drink
We will stop for lunch en route so please bring a packed lunch. There are plenty of options to pick up something at Cambridge station if necessary.
We will head to a pub near the station once we have finished the walk.