Connect Soham with Slow Ways
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more walks and reviews are needed to fully connect Soham to the verified network. Can you give a hike and help?
Give a hike!England / Cambridgeshire / Soham
Soham’s four Slow Ways are 56% checked
Help connect Soham
Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
Give a hike and help get a for every one of Soham’s Slow Ways.
Walk to Soham from further afield
| Route | Slow Way | Distance | To do | Pledge | Ascent | Descent | ||||
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| Elysoh one |
Ely—Soham
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Distance 13km/8mi |
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Pioneer me | U U | Ascent 43m | Descent 56m | ||
| Elysoh two |
Ely—Soham
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Distance 12km/7mi |
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Double check | U U | Ascent 38m | Descent 51m | |
| Sohmil one |
Soham—Mildenhall
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Distance 16km/10mi |
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Pioneer me | U U | Ascent 43m | Descent 40m | ||
| Sohnew one |
Soham—Newmarket
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Distance 16km/10mi |
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Pioneer me | U U | Ascent 76m | Descent 102m | ||
| Sohnew two |
Soham—Newmarket
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Distance 14km/9mi |
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Review me | U U | Ascent 53m | Descent 77m | ||
| Sohnew three |
Soham—Newmarket
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Distance 21km/13mi |
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Pioneer me | U U | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
| Watsoh one |
Waterbeach—Soham
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Distance 17km/11mi |
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Verify me | U U | Ascent 51m | Descent 52m | ||
| Watsoh two |
Waterbeach—Soham
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Distance 19km/12mi |
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Enjoy me | 3 X | Ascent - | Descent - |
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Collective progress
44% of Soham’s four route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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8 people have contributed to Soham’s Slow Ways
5 people have pledged to walk and review a route
1 people have surveyed a route in Soham
62km out of 127km have been walked and reviewed
115km of reviews have been shared in Soham
Latest Updates
There aren't too many stiles or kissing gates which means the first half (if coming from Soham) would potentially be suitable for cyclists or perhaps other wheelers - but there are quite a few narrow paths and gates etc near Waterbeach (and indeed one section which says cyclists need written permission) which means its not suitable for these sort of users the whole way. Overall - if you have a half day or so to spare I would consider doing this walk - it also connects nicely to Soham and Waterbeach stations if you get the timings right so you can easily come from further afield too....
213mik
When walking along the Cam, stay on the embankment and wear long trousers if you have them as the nettles are dense in places....
DrGeoffSmith
In a couple of places where the route crosses a field the path is not obvious on the ground, but the signs for the path are clear....
urizen25
From Waterbeach to Wicken, it mostly runs along footpaths and very quiet roads, whilst the Wicken to Soham leg proceeds along an attractive network of green lanes / drove routes. There is a pub at Wicken and there are toilets and a tearoom at the National Trust's Wicken Fen visitor centre (just off the route). All in all, an enjoyable route, and one which I would recommend to others....
dcdr2
The central portion of the route follows part of the Lodes Way cycle route (NC11) and is very clearly signposted towards Wicken, using very quiet roads and gravel cycle tracks....
kib21
The route is not the most picturesque, although the stretch along the river is pleasant enough. The paths were generally well-maintained, apart from one kissing gate that was overgrown with nettles. There was some confusion at the Soham end of the walk regarding the route under the railway line - we ended up going under a very low bridge to reach the other side....
stevemmitchell
Several options for pub stops on the way in Upware and Wicken, plus presumably plenty of options in Soham....
cenbons
Soham’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
TL5943872963
Lat / Lon
52.33161° / 0.33848°
Easting / Northing
559,438E / 272,963N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Soham's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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