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Royston Group

The Royston Ramblers invite you to enjoy fresh air and wonderful countryside in great company. Try us! We really are a very friendly group

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A gentle stroll up the High Street, admiring the pretty terrace of historic thatched cottages and other curiosities on the way to explore the beauties of the Science Park*, including the lovely setting of the Moat House Cafè. Bring bags if you want to pick the free herbs! 

Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Start time:
6:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
7:20 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

*bruntwood SciTech(sic) has big plans for the science park: "Proposals include a village green, a boutique hotel and a gastro pub/restaurant for both businesses based on the Park and the local Melbourn community. Featuring biophilic, wellbeing-orientated and flexible design, our vision is to refurbish three existing buildings on the Park, and create six new builds. There will be additional investment into an electric vehicle-ready parking hub and cycle store, cycle hire and shared travel infrastructure, designed with the support of specialist highways consultants.”

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 38245 44404
Nearest postcode:
SG8 6BP
what3words:
earlobe.devours.arranger
Start time:
6:00 pm

The Black Horse, Orchard Rd, Melbourn - Please park considerately along Orchard Rd, taking care not to park opposite any parked cars as the road is quite narrow.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking