Fulbourn Country Walk
Cambridgeshire
Fulbourn Country Walk links the woods and fen meadows on the edge of Fulbourn, a village south east of Cambridge, using tracks from Stonebridge Lane past the fringes of Fulbourn Fen, a site of special scientific interest whose ancient meadows have never been intensively farmed, and a dog needs a lead where sheep or cattle graze the fields along the way. The fen holds the moated remains of a 13th century manor built by Alan la Zouche, visible as earthworks beside the path, and the route also reaches a stretch of Fleam Dyke, the Anglo Saxon earthwork on the chalk uplands nearby. This circuit of around 6km crosses a mix of woodland, farmland and fen edge meadow on mostly flat, well used tracks, and easy underfoot most of the year though the fen margins can be soft after rain.
This is a dog friendly walk with a mix of off lead and on lead sections, and dogs must be kept on a lead whenever sheep or cattle are grazing the fields along the route, so watch for livestock as you go. The woodland gives shade and rich scent for a dog, with bluebells and wild garlic in spring and snowdrops earlier in the year, and there is water in the fen ditches, though it should not be treated as drinking water. Signposting on the route is not always clear, but the path is well used by other dog walkers who can point the way. Parking is available by the woods on Stonebridge Lane, with more space at Fulbourn Recreation Ground.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 6.0 km (3.7 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 50 min
- Walk Type
- Woodland, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- No cafe on route; pubs and shops in Fulbourn village nearby.
- Parking
- Parking by the woods on Stonebridge Lane, or Fulbourn Recreation Ground.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fulbourn Country Walk dog friendly?
Fulbourn Country Walk is a solid choice for dogs, earning a 7 out of 10 for dog friendliness. The route takes in a varied mix of woodland, fen edge meadow and farmland over around 6km of mostly flat, well-used tracks, giving dogs plenty of interesting terrain and scent to enjoy. It's a popular spot with local dog walkers, so you're likely to be in good company.
Can dogs be off lead at Fulbourn Country Walk?
The walk offers a mix of on and off lead sections, so there is freedom for dogs in places. That said, dogs must be kept on a lead wherever sheep or cattle are grazing the fields along the route, so it's worth keeping an eye out for livestock as you go. The woodland sections in particular offer good off lead opportunities with rich scents, shade, and seasonal interest like bluebells and wild garlic in spring.
What should I know before visiting Fulbourn Country Walk with my dog?
A few things are worth knowing before you head out. Signposting on the route isn't always clear, though the path is well used and other dog walkers can generally point you in the right direction. The fen margins can be soft underfoot after rain, and while there is water in the fen ditches, it isn't suitable as drinking water, so bring your own. There's no café on the route itself, but pubs and shops are available in Fulbourn village nearby, and parking can be found by the woods on Stonebridge Lane or at Fulbourn Recreation Ground.
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