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By Bicycle

Distance: 5 miles from Mitcham's Corner

There is an off-road cycle path from the centre of Cambridge to the eastern edge of Landbeach, although most of it is shared with pedestrians. From Mitcham's Corner, take Milton Road northward for about two miles, following the signs to Ely (A10) until you reach a crossroads with traffic lights by the Golden Hind pub (external link). Follow the cycle route signs to Milton, which will direct you to the cycle path on the right hand side of the road and through a railway underpass. Keep to the cycle path, avoiding the dual carriageway to your left. After about half a mile you will cross a modern cycle bridge over the A14 to join Milton High Street, which then becomes Ely Road and merges with the A10. There is a shared cycle path and footpath that continues north about a mile to Waterbeach. At the Slap-Up Tandoori restaurant, cross the A10 and turn left into Waterbeach Road, which leads to the centre of Landbeach.

There is a shorter, on-road route: take a left turn at the Waggon and Horses in Milton High Street, cross the A10, and then follow Landbeach Road to Landbeach.

For the route from Cottenham, see "By Car" below. Most of this is on a fast, unlit road (Cottenham Road) with no cycle path or footpath.

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On Foot

Distance: 2¾ miles from King's Hedges Road

As well as the routes described above, there is also a footpath from Kings Hedges Road in North Cambridge to Landbeach. Its condition varies, but it is cleared about once a year. It follows the straight line of the Roman road, the Mere Way, that once ran from Cambridge Castle to Ely and perhaps beyond.

The southern end of the footpath is on Kings Hedges Road, opposite the end of Northfield Avenue, and is entered by a wooden gate (TL454617). Walk towards the A14 embankment, following the hedge line that crosses the disused railway (soon to become a guided busway) at an angle. Continue towards the A14 until you reach the service road behind Cambridge Regional College. The road passes under the A14 (TL456619) and emerges beside a travellers' site. This is an ugly part of the route, but those who can make it past the first fifty yards will find the rest of the walk peaceful.

After the underpass, continue straight ahead to the footpath, passing between some bollards to the left of the travellers' site.

After about a mile the footpath passes Mereway Farm in Impington. The farm dogs may bark at you, but they are confined to the farm. The odd smell is from the poultry sheds. The path then crosses Butt Lane (watch out for fast traffic), continues north for another mile and then becomes a metalled road called Akeman Street. After about half a mile the road bends sharp right (TL472651) into Cockfen Lane, which takes you to Landbeach village hall and the village crossroads.

The northern end of this route is illustrated in the Country Walks section.

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By Car

Distance: 4½ miles from Mitcham's Corner

From Cambridge, follow the signs to "Ely (A10)". After crossing a bridge over the A14, go straight ahead at the next set of traffic lights (a turning for Impington and Histon). Take the next left turn to Landbeach. If you miss it, you have two more chances to turn left, both of which also lead to Landbeach.

From Cottenham, turn off the High Street by the War Memorial and The Chequers pub into Denmark Road. After some sharp bends this becomes Beach Road. Continue for about two miles. When you reach the T-junction at the end, turn right for Landbeach.

Use the Landbeach Web map for a detailed view of the village.

Google Maps view of the route

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By Bus

5¼ miles from Drummer Street

Stagecoach in Cambridge 100 Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 4DN	Tel: 0870 608 2 608

Route 9: Cambridge Drummer Street, Milton, Landbeach, Waterbeach

Route Citi 2 southbound (mornings only): Landbeach, Waterbeach, Milton, Cambridge Emmanuel Street, Mill Road, Birdwood Road, Addenbrookes

Route Citi 2 northbound (evenings only): Addenbrookes, Birdwood Road, Mill Road, St Andrews Street, Chesterton, Milton, Landbeach, Waterbeach

Routes last checked 6.10.07.

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By Train

6 minutes from Cambridge to Waterbeach. Hourly service.

First Capital Connect Station Road Cambridge CB1 2JW	Tel: 08457 48 49 50 (National Rail Enquiries)

The nearest train station is 1.8 miles away at Waterbeach. This is the first stop for local trains heading north from Cambridge to Ely. From Waterbeach station, follow Station Road to Waterbeach village green. From here take the footpath leading to the A10 (shown on the map board next to the bus shelter on the village green). Cross the A10 and go straight ahead into Waterbeach Road, which leads to the centre of Landbeach.

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