Top Stopovers & Campsites in Cambridgeshire

Options range from purpose-built campsites to quiet riverside stops. Market towns like Ely and Wisbech offer designated overnight parking with local amenities. Fenland sites provide level pitches with easy service access. Sites near Cambridge cater to city visitors without parking headaches. Stopovers provide electric hook-ups, fresh water, and waste disposal. Peterborough-area bases serve as gateways north. Riverside locations offer peaceful overnights with walking trail and pub access.

Suggested Touring Routes in Cambridgeshire

Route 1: Cambridge and Colleges Circuit (2-3 days, 60 miles)

Start at a stopover near Cambridge, explore the city on foot or by bike. Head northwest to Huntingdon via A14 and A1198 (40 miles), stopping at Godmanchester on the Ouse. Return via St Ives. Flat and suitable for larger motorhomes; good supermarket services in all towns.

Route 2: Fenland Explorer (2-3 days, 75 miles)

Base in Ely (cathedral and riverside). Take A142 to Wisbech (30 miles) along straight fenland roads. Return via March and Chatteris. Ideal for motorhomes over 25ft; wide roads, minimal traffic.

Route 3: Peterborough Triangle (2-3 days, 80 miles)

Take A1198 and A15 to Peterborough (45 miles). Cathedral, riverside walks, museum. Return via Whittlesey and Thorney on Nene Valley Way minor roads. Suits motorhomes under 30ft.

Things to Do in Cambridgeshire

Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge holds world-class collections (pay parking nearby). Ely Cathedral's Octagon Tower offers fenland views. Nene Valley Railway near Wisbech runs heritage steam trains April-October with coach parking. Ouse Washes nature reserve (A1101 near Chatteris) provides birdwatching and flat walks. Riverside walks at Huntingdon, St Ives, and Great Ouse villages are motorhome-friendly. Peterborough Museum and Flag Fen showcase Roman and Saxon heritage. Weekly markets in Ely, Wisbech, Huntingdon offer local produce.

Practical Information for Motorhomers in Cambridgeshire

Flat terrain means few height restrictions; A14 and A1(M) have standard 4.3m clearance. Fuel at BP, Shell, Tesco near major roads; Wisbech, March, Peterborough have competitive prices. Service points at Tesco (Cambridge, Ely, Wisbech, Huntingdon, Peterborough), Sainsbury's, and Morrisons. Cambridge city centre parking is expensive and difficult; use fringe stopovers. Mobile signal good except remote fenland areas.

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