Grantchester Meadows

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Grantchester Meadows
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“Grantchester Meadows are an open space to the south of the city of Cambridge, England. They occupy the west bank of the River Cam as it flows from the village of Grantchester to the edge of Cambridge at Newnham Croft. The flood plain of the river continues into the city centre via Skaters' Meadow,…”
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The GuardianJun 25

Art trails, swimming spots and punt safaris, all easily accessible from Cambridge’s new train station

With Cambridge South about to welcome its first passengers, it’s an ideal time to explore some of the university city’s lesser-known treasures on foot or by public transport Flat fields of poppies and ox-eye daisies stretch out to a wide horizon. There are butterflies, vetches, salad burnet. Skylarks sing overhead and a cuckoo calls from the trees near the river. Legend has it that the poet Lor…

walk north through meadows

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