WRPS Seasonal Autumn Walk.

Thursday 1st October 2026 at 10.00 am

We will be holding our seventh seasonal walk on Thursday 1st October 2026 at 10.00am. On this seasonal walk please note there may be overgrowth of nettles and thistles on the paths - despite the dramatic clearance by the County Council earlier this year. Due to this year's drought the river has had poor flow this year.

Work was supposed to start on the boardwalk near the Quy roundabout but to date this has not happened and the boardwalk is rickety and needs to be very carefully crossed. The walk is taken at your own risk as only you know your abilities.

We would be delighted if you could join us and help with identification of plants birds or butterflies. It is always a lovely and companionable way to spend a morning.

Route

Each seasonal walk meets at The Windmill, Little Wilbraham, CB215LG and follows the same route from Little Wilbraham, along the footpath on the south side of the river to the footbridge just south of the A14 Quy roundabout. We cross the bridge and follow the permissive path over council land, returning via Long Drove back to Little Wilbraham.

The objective of these walks is to document and view the river in all four seasons from the same reference points, helping us understand seasonal changes in flora, fauna, and river flow. Our observations are recorded and shared with the Environment Agency, who are also collecting related data. We keep records of bird and animal sightings and photograph vegetation and views at regular points. Walkers are encouraged to share any knowledge they have of the wildlife, vegetation, or history of the river.

Distance & Terrain

The walk is just over four miles, takes approximately two hours, and is flat, using public footpaths and permissive paths.