First Seasonal Walk 10th July 2025

We are hoping to start with our first seasonal walk on Thursday July 10th 2025 at 10.30am. These walks will not replace the annual walk that the society will continue to run showcasing different parts of the river.

Each seasonal walk will follow the same route from Little Wilbraham along the footpath that follows the south side of the river to the footbridge just south of the A14 Quy roundabout. We will cross the bridge and follow the permissive path over council land and then the short or long Drove back to Little Wilbraham. The objective of these walks is to document and view the river in all four seasons of the year from the same viewpoint to gain an insight into the changes of the river, the surrounding flora and fauna, and the state of the river flow.

To this end we can make a written record of any bird or animal sightings and photograph the vegetation and views at regular points. We encourage walkers to share any knowledge they have relating to the wildlife, vegetation or history of the river.

The walk is just over four miles long and will take about two hours. It will be on footpaths and is flat. We will not be preparing the footpaths for the walk other than to check there are no obvious or unexpected hazards, so come prepared for the season. In summer there will be nettles, brambles and long grass affecting the paths and there may be flooding and mud in Spring and Winter. The ground is uneven and there may be cattle at some points. Dogs are welcome but under control and on lead whilst ground birds are nesting- April to September.

Parking is available at the Windmill depending on numbers and at the layby on the A 1303 south of the A14 outside Island Cottage - where you could join the walk half way round.

There is of course The Hole in the Wall pub in Little Wilbraham which is open at lunch times.

We would recommend you come prepared for the weather on the day. However walking boots or shoes are needed most or the year and I would suggest long trousers. There are Toilet facilities at the start and finish and water should you need it. There is no “recovery system” available along the walk except from the A1303 layby so please be realistic about your ability to complete it.

It’s a really lovely walk and especially in Spring and Summer the birds and often the butterflies are great.

If you wish to join us could you mail or phone me please.

Best wishes

Rebecca Lomas  secretary.      bex@drcr.info      07718899471.

Suggested don’t forgets . Binoculars ,Camera, Sunscreen, water or coffee, Sun hat and glasses, Robust foot wear, Long trousers insect repellent. Warm clothing in the winter ( the wind can be very cold)