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Allenbell B&B

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52.193°N, 0.177°E
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The scent of bacon drifts from the kitchen while Cambridge spires rise beyond the rooftops — mornings here feel quietly civilised, a proper bed and a proper breakfast before you head out exploring.

This one suits couples doing the college trail, solo travellers who've had enough of tent pegs, or anyone fancying a camping pod with a cooked breakfast thrown in. You're in Cambridge proper, so the Backs, the markets, and the Fitzwilliam are all walkable — handy if you want a base that feels more like staying with friends than pitching in a field. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're bringing one.

It's a guest house setup with a camping pod option, year-round, which means you've got a roof or a pod depending on your mood. Campfires are a check-on-arrival affair — probably garden-dependent. The vibe's low-key and welcoming, the sort of place where you get local tips over tea and head out feeling sorted.

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Fen Rivers Way (Final Cambridge section)

Follows flat, paved paths along the River Cam through central Cambridge, passing college backs, punts, and meadows – perfect for buggies and families. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Mostly level tarmac and boardwalks make this an easy, accessible stroll with plenty of cafés and historic sights. Ideal for combining gentle exercise with sightseeing, though it can get busy with tourists and cyclists during peak times.

Hiking routeRegional network
3.26 km from campsite

Stow-cum-Quy Fen SSSI

Loops through a protected fenland Site of Special Scientific Interest with flat, easy terrain on grass paths and boardwalks that can be muddy after rain. Perfect for families and older children, though not buggy-friendly due to uneven ground and narrow sections. Dogs welcome on leads to protect ground-nesting birds. Rare fenland wildlife, dragonflies in summer, and big skies make this a peaceful nature escape.

Walking routeLocal network
5.76 km from campsite
Route length: 5.4 km

Horningsea and Clayhithe River Walk

Follows the River Cam between two charming villages, mostly flat with occasional gentle inclines along the riverbank towpath. Suitable for older children but not buggies due to uneven paths and stiles. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers peaceful waterside scenery, passing historic locks and weirs, with excellent birdwatching opportunities and pub stops at either end making it ideal for a leisurely half-day outing.

Walking routeLocal network
6.06 km from campsite
Route length: 7.2 km

Beyond Anglesey Abbey Walk, Anglesey Abbey

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Walking routeLocal network
6.07 km from campsite
Route length: 7.36 km
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Long Explorer's Route, Anglesey Abbey

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Walking routeLocal network
6.26 km from campsite
Route length: 2.4 km
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