Running in Waterbeach.
A fen-edge village about six miles north of Cambridge, historically linked to the Roman Car Dyke and Denny Abbey. In 2018 it was designated a new town in the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan, with planning permission for around 6,500 new dwellings on the former barracks site — first residents moved in during 2022.
Waterbeach doesn't have a running club of its own. The nearest is Cambridge & Coleridge Athletic Club in Cambridge (Wilberforce Road), about 6 miles away — close enough for a regular session if you're happy to travel for it.
Where people actually run around Waterbeach: Cam towpath / Fen Rivers Way through Waterbeach, Waterbeach Station, Clayhithe, Bottisham Lock Circular.
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Cam towpath / Fen Rivers Way through Waterbeach
Waterbeach sits directly on the 50-mile Fen Rivers Way, which follows the River Cam and Great Ouse from Cambridge to King's Lynn; a popular out-and-back runs from Waterbeach station along the towpath to Green Dragon Bridge, Chesterton.
Waterbeach Station, Clayhithe, Bottisham Lock Circular
A shorter riverside loop (about 4km) taking in Clayhithe and Bottisham Lock.
Races in and around Waterbeach
Runners in Waterbeach
Common questions
Is there a running club in Waterbeach?
Not one based in Waterbeach itself yet — the nearest is Cambridge & Coleridge Athletic Club in Cambridge (Wilberforce Road).
Is there a parkrun near Waterbeach?
Verus hasn't confirmed one within easy reach yet.
What's the terrain like for running in Waterbeach?
A mix, based on what's documented around Waterbeach: flat towpath; flat towpath and lanes.
Where do people run in Waterbeach?
Cam towpath / Fen Rivers Way through Waterbeach, Waterbeach Station, Clayhithe, Bottisham Lock Circular.
Are there any races near Waterbeach?
Yes — Verus tracks 2 races in or near Waterbeach, listed below.