Welcome to Reach

Cambridgeshire is a county located in the East of England, known for its rich history and stunning landscapes. The county is home to the world-renowned University of Cambridge, which attracts students and scholars from all over the world. The city of Cambridge is also a popular tourist destination, with its beautiful architecture, museums, and galleries.

One of the most notable features of Cambridgeshire is its vast network of waterways, including the River Cam and the Great Ouse. These waterways have played a significant role in the county's history, serving as important trade routes and providing a source of food and water for the local population. Today, the waterways are popular for boating, fishing, and other recreational activities.

Cambridgeshire is also home to a number of charming villages and towns, each with its own unique character and history. Some of the most popular include Ely, St Ives, and Huntingdon, all of which offer a range of attractions and activities for visitors. Whether you're interested in exploring the county's rich history, enjoying its natural beauty, or simply relaxing in a picturesque village, Cambridgeshire has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Swaffham Prior Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Bartley	Station Road Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0LG 1638741529 School Website
Burwell Village College Primary Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Antony Kern	The Causeway Burwell Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 0DU 01638613103 School Website
Swaffham Bulbeck Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Bartley	84 High Street Swaffham Bulbeck Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 0LX 1223811595 School Website
Exning Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Clark	Oxford Street Exning Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7EW 01638600123 School Website
Bottisham Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Rankine	Lode Road Bottisham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 9DL 01223811250 School Website
Bottisham Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Johnston	Beechwood Avenue Bottisham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 9BE 1223811235 School Website
Laureate Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr David Perkins	Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0AN 1638663927 School Website
Paddocks Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Thompson	Rochfort Avenue Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0DL 01638664127 School Website
Cambian Dunbroch School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Sanderson	Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7LG 1638598660 School Website
Waterbeach Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jane Green	High Street Waterbeach Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 9JU 01223718988 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Waterbeach Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT 4.33 Miles

Soham Station Road, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DY 4.74 Miles

Newmarket Station Approach, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9BB 5.21 Miles

Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 6.67 Miles

Kennett Station Road, Kennett, Suffolk, CB8 7QD 8.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fox Travel 01763 243125 57 Parsonage La, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0EN 1.27 Miles
Wags Cabs 01638 611145 26 Mill La, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HJ 1.37 Miles
Wags Cabs 01638 742424 26 Mill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HJ 1.37 Miles
Burwell Taxis 01638 741168 48 North Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0BA 1.40 Miles
Michael Taxi 07778 655044 9 Queensway, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7EU 3.01 Miles
Ellison Executive Cars Ltd 01223 813505 34 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HB 3.07 Miles
The Chauffeur Network Group 0845 459 1581 34 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HB 3.07 Miles
Chauffeur Drive 01353 721133 34 The Butts, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AN 4.35 Miles
Apple Chauffeurs 01638 661317 13 Croft Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0AQ 4.36 Miles
Cambridge City Chauffeurs 01223 861086 2 Barker Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9NX 4.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fair Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burwell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cage Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hythe Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Burwell Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Felsham Chase No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ness Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Toyse Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Commercial End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Burwell Surgery 01638 741234	The Burwell Surgery Newmarket Road,Burwell Cambridge CB25 0AE
Bottisham Medical Practice 01223 810030	Bottisham Medical Pract Tunbridge Lane,Bottisham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 9DU
Waterbeach Surgery 01223 860387	Rosalind Franklin House Bannold Road,Waterbeach Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 9LQ
Waterbeach	Waterbeach Building 13, Denny End Road Waterbeach Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 9PA
Newmarket Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Newmarket Hospital 58 Exning Road Newmarket CB8 7JG

Local Stores

Burwell
5 North Street
Burwell
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB25 0BA
01638 741241
shop.4731@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.38 miles

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SPAR - Newmarket
Seahorse
Vicarage Road
Newmarket
CB8 8HP
01638 663498
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Doctors Burwell
73 The Causeway Burwell Cambridgeshire CB5 0DU 01638 743777 burwell@petdoctors.co.uk Website 1.37 miles
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Rossdales Ltd
Rossdales Equine Hospital Cotton End Road Exning Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7NN 01638 577 754 hospital@rossdales.com Website 3.34 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Newmarket Equine Hospital
Cambridge Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0FG 01638 782000 info@neh.uk.com Website 4.31 miles
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Newmarket Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Studland Retail Park Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7SX 01638676340 newmarket@vets4pets.com Website 4.33 miles
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Pet Doctors Soham
48 Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH 01353 720422 soham@petdoctors.co.uk Website 4.37 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Lida Vets
Grosvenor House Veterinary Centre High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9AQ 01638 560000 lidavetslab@gmail.com Website 4.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wicken Fen
Lovely Walks Along A Board Walk And Wild Fen, Part Of National Trust. Dogs On Leads Here. But There Are Also Free Public Footpaths Running Alongside Which Are Equally Nice. Plus Riverside Walks. Upware Rd Ely Lancashire CB7 5YG 3.26 miles Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.

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Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey Is A Country House In The Village Of Lode, North-East Of Cambridge. The House And Grounds Are Owned By The National Trust, And You And Your Dog Can Enjoy The Trails Surrounding The Property, But Unfortunately Not The House And Gardens Themselves. This Walks Takes You Past Lode Mill And Through The Cambridgeshire Countryside. CB25 9EJ 3.35 miles 6 Miles North-East Of Cambridge On B1102. Signposted From A14, Junction 35.

Milton Country Park
Milton Country Park Is A Popular Place For Dog Walkers. There Are Signs To Say Where Dogs Must Be Kept On Lead But There Also Areas Where Dogs Can Run Free. There Are Lots Of Good Facilities, Toilets, A Small Cafe, Benches, Children's Park, Litter And Dog Bins. The Park Can Get Very Busy At Weekends, Weekdays Are Much Quieter. It's A Lovely Place For An Afternoon Stroll With A Couple Of Lakes For A Doggy Paddle But Watch Out For The Swans Who Get Grumpy If They Are Disturbed. Industrial Rd Cambridge Road Industrial Estate Milton Cambridge CB24 6AZ 6.29 miles

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Fulbourn Country Walk
A Mixture Of Woodland, Fields And Bog Land With Steeped History Of The Local Area Presented On Route. 14 Stonebridge Ln Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5BW 7.00 miles There Is Ample Parking By The Woods But A Lot More Parking At Fulbourn Recreation Ground.

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Chivers Lake
Nice Walk Around Lake, No On Lead Areas But Do Need To Be Careful Along Guided Busway Side As Fencing Is Poor. Not A Problem If Your Dog Has Good Recall. It's Perfect During Summer As It's Safe For Dogs To Swim. There Is A Large Field Next To The Holiday Inn Hotel Which You Can Get To From The Lake. Perfect For A Ball Game Or Game Of Chase With Other Dogs. My Dog Loves It There. Downside, People Do Not Always Clear Up Their Litter Which Is A Real Shame. 32 A14 Impington 7.97 miles

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Mills Lane Witchford
A Nice Walk Down The Side Of Farmers Fields, Goes From About Half Way Through The Village, All The Way To The Sutton End Of The Village, About 3.5 Miles. Dogs Can Be Off Lead If Well Behaved And Stay To The Path Mills Ln Witchford Ely CB6 2JX 8.75 miles

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