Nature

Experience the Cam Valley’s distinctive natural environment, with chalk streams, wildlife habitats and green spaces offering opportunities to enjoy and protect this special landscape.

Stockbridge Meadows Nature Reserve, Melbourn

Stockbridge Meadows is a peaceful nature reserve where visitors can enjoy riverside walks, open meadowland and an abundance of local wildlife

Photograph of the Crossing House in Shepreth

The Crossing House Garden, Shepreth

Compact railway‑side garden packed with unusual plants, raised beds and greenhouses, created beside a historic level crossing keeper’s cottage.

Docwra’s Manor Garden, Shepreth

Charming informal garden in converted farmyard, featuring diverse planting, secluded enclosures and historic setting in the village centre.

Photograph of a Great Crested Grebe on the water

Hobson’s Park

A modern green space near Cambridge, blending open grassland, lakes and a thriving bird reserve, perfect for wildlife watching and relaxed walks

Photograph of a bee orchid in flower against a blurred green background

Shepreth L-Moor

A peaceful chalk meadow reserve near Shepreth, rich in wildflowers and wildlife, offering a tranquil escape just a short distance from the railway

Photograph of a kingfisher sitting on a branch against a blurred background

RSPB Fowlmere

Peaceful wetland reserve with reedbeds, chalk streams and diverse wildlife, ideal for gentle walks, birdwatching and experiencing nature year round

Shelford Recreation Ground

Shelford Recreation Ground offers open green space, play areas, and peaceful village views, ideal for picnics, walks, and afternoons outdoors.

A photograph of the woodland path through the Melwood Nature Reserve. Daffodils are blooming on the left hand side of the path.

Melwood Local Nature Reserve

Melwood is a local nature reserve that contains open woodland and dense thicket, riverside habitat, an open grassy ride and many mature trees next to the river Mel

Foxton Dovecot and Meadow

Historic Foxton meadow features a restored 1706 dovecot, wildflowers and walking paths, offering a peaceful, wildlife‑rich green space to explore

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Photograph of a chalk stream, there is a walking path to the left

Chalk Streams in the Cam Valley

Flowing quietly through the landscape, the Cam Valley’s rare chalk streams are among its most special natural features. Fed by clear, mineral-rich water, these globally important habitats support a unique variety of wildlife and create beautiful, ever-changing environments to explore throughout the seasons. Whether you’re walking, cycling, or simply pausing to enjoy the view from a station platform, the chalk streams offer a peaceful connection to the valley’s natural heritage, with plenty more to discover beyond.

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