Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June - Cambridge Busway Weekend

Take a break - join us for a walking and roller skiing weekend in Cambridgeshire - you can opt for both days or just one. 

It's a great opportunity for Club members from London and the Cambridge areas to meet up and get to know each other.  Also non roller skier members who fancy a walk in the Cambridgeshire countryside .

Members of other Snowsport England clubs are also welcome.

Saturday 28th June  walk

Houghton Mill Photo: National TrustAn  8 mile (13 km) circular walk from St Ives to historic Houghton Mill (National Trust  property) along river meadows, villages.  Stopping for refreshments at the Houghton Mill tea room early afternoon before returning to St Ives.

Meet: 12.30 at St Ives Park and Ride car park, Meadow Lane, St Ives PE27 4LG

Parking free, large car park unlimited stay up to 18 hours. Toilet available by Busway.

Afterwards: anyone interested in participating in an evening meal at the riverside Floods Tavern in St Ives where there's something for everyone on the menu [we'll be in touch regarding arrangments once we know about interest].  Please register & tell us via this form by 27th May.

Sunday 29th June roller ski the Cambridge Busway from St Ives

We'll roller ski [or cycle] along the wide cycle path adjacent to the Busway which has good views over the gently rolling Cambridgeshire countryside.  You can choose the distance you ski.  You can turn around at any point and ski back to the start, or continue and catch the bus back at several stops:

• 40km round trip to Cambridge and back to St Ives for very fit proficient skiers!
• 20km to Cambridge and return by bus.
• Slightly shorter ski to Histon and catch the bus back [or even ski back].
• Ski to Longstanton and return by bus.

Please bring plenty of drink, food in your backpack or bumbag, and don't forget the sunscreen and sunglasses, plus helmets, rollerski and poles. Packed lunches can be eaten in the shade under the tree at Histon or a pub in Histon.

Meet at St Ives Park and Ride car park
10 for 10.30 am start. See above for details.

We usually roller ski in small groups [skate or classic] according to speed/preference. Parts of the path now have an uneven surface. Generally when skiing keep to the lefthand side and be aware of cyclists and other users.

NB: This is an informal roller skiing tour, without any coaching or equipment being provided. Skiers must be able to ski safely and competently without the need of a coach, so unfortunately this trip is not suitable for beginners.

Who is the weekend for?

These events are open to LRNSC members and members of other Snowsport England affiliated nordic ski clubs. If you are not a member of either please join LRNSC here before the weekend.

Travel

If you're travelling to St Ives by public transport check the Busway routes/timetables.  The nearest station on the Busway route is Cambridge North and you can use the National Rail journey planner for train times.

Accommodation

If you wish to stay overnight in the St Ives area you need to book your own accommodation.  You can use booking.com or Airbnb or another accommodation site.  A campsite is also available.

What to do next

• If you're interested in meeting up for dinner on Saturday evening please register via this form by latest 27 May - the organisers will then provide you with more information

or

• If you'd just like to participate in one or more days, please complete the form by 25 June so the organisers know who's planning to come.

Any questions? 

Please email the organisers Margaret Chalmers and Claire Branscombe