SPRINGTIME STROLLS
The next bit of proper river frontage comes further north, opposite wisteria-clad Magdalene College on Bridge Street. Here, you can walk to Jesus Green, passing Jesus Lock and the iconic outdoor Lido, and eventually under Elizabeth Way Bridge to Stourbridge Common and Ditton Meadows. Historic parkland The region’s National Trust properties have plenty of historic rolling landscapes to savour come springtime. Anglesey Abbey is a feast for the senses, with its gardens bursting into life – the inspirational winter walk transitions gracefully in early spring
with dainty crocuses, reticulate irises and more. Fragrant bluebells carpet the woodlands from late March to early May. Wimpole Hall Estate is equally dramatic in spring – the parkland dotted with grazing cattle and the lake alive with geese and ducks. Head to the gothic folly for a bracing walk or tackle the 5.5-mile all-weather route. Our local country parks also offer a leafy escape. For instance, the 300- acre Coton Countryside Reserve was
scenic journey, exploring all the green spaces en route. From the south, pick up the river at Trumpington Meadows, walking through woodland to the popular bathing spot Byron’s Pool – then proceed to Grantchester Orchard and Meadows. The meandering path leads to Paradise nature reserve and the park at Lammas Land, before crossing to Sheep’s Green at Fen Causeway, toward the city. Pick up the path through Coe Fen to Granta Place and the Mill Pond – popular with punters and picnickers. From here, head towards the Backs, strolling past Queens’, King’s, Clare and Trinity Colleges.
CHERRY ON TOP Prunus serrulata in full bloom by the lake at the Botanic Garden (above)
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