Welcome to Islands Common

Islands Common is a beautiful and serene nature reserve located in the heart of Cambridgeshire. The reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and bird watchers. The reserve is also a great place for a peaceful walk or picnic, with its tranquil atmosphere and stunning views.

The reserve is situated on the banks of the River Cam, which adds to its charm and beauty. The river is a popular spot for boating and fishing, and visitors can often be seen enjoying these activities on the water. The reserve is also home to a number of walking trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the area and take in the stunning scenery.

Islands Common is an important part of the local community, and is often used for events and activities. The reserve is a popular spot for school trips and educational visits, as it provides a unique opportunity for children to learn about the natural world. The reserve is also used for community events such as fairs and festivals, which bring people together and help to promote a sense of community spirit. Overall, Islands Common is a wonderful place to visit, and is a true gem in the heart of Cambridgeshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Fields Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Ms Amanda Bannister	Galfrid Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8ND 01223518333
The Galfrid School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Macfie	Galfrid Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8ND 1223603787 School Website
St Philips C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Coleman	2 Vinery Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3DR 01223508707 School Website
Brunswick Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Bannister	Young Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2LZ 01223508790 School Website
St Matthews Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Davies	19 Norfolk Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2LD 01223568838 School Website
Cambridge Arts And Sciences Sixth Form And Tutorial College Other Independent School Ages:14-24 Head Teacher Dr Dominic Tomalin	1 High Street Chesterton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NQ 01223314431 School Website
Chesterton Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Yeoman	Green End Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1RW 01223728392 School Website
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Jessica Lechner	Herbert House 57 Warkworth Terrace Parkside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EE 1223357714 School Website
Ridgefield Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christopher Axten-Higgs	Radegund Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3RJ 01223712418 School Website
Coleridge Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Shaw	Radegund Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3RJ 01223712300 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 1.12 Miles

Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 1.25 Miles

Waterbeach Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT 4.18 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 4.22 Miles

Whittlesford Parkway Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NL 7.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Andy Cabs 01223 472858 Unit 24, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8LD 0.48 Miles
A1 Cabco United Regency 01223 313131 Unit 3 Peake House 135 Ditton Walk, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8PY 0.58 Miles
A1 Cab Co 01223 525555 Ditton Walk, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8PY 0.58 Miles
Alm Taxis 01223 562824 59 Keynes Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8PP 0.63 Miles
Cam Cab Ltd 01223 704704 Ronald Rolph Court/Wadloes Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8PX 0.66 Miles
Cambridge Airport Cars 01223 240081 40 Brooks Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3HR 0.73 Miles
Voyager Executive Cars Ltd 01223 245450 17 Coleridge Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3PH 1.01 Miles
Mr Darcy's Chauffeur Hire And Airport Taxis 01480 811513 East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH 1.08 Miles
Darcy Cars 0845 496 9531 Wellington House/East Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH 1.08 Miles
Cambridge Chauffeurs 01223 518906 40 Highworth Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BG 1.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stansfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coldham's Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ditton Walk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnwell Road Cambridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vinery Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Stores Newmarket Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Newmarket Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cromwell Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ainsworth Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nuttings Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vinery Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dudley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newmarket Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Matthews Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ditton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
York Street Medical Practice 01223 364116	York Street Med Pract. 146-148 York Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2PY
Cambridge Access Surgery 01223 358961	Cambridge Access Surgery 125 Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8HB
East Barnwell Health Centre 01223 728900	East Barnwell Health Ctr Ditton Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8SP
East Barnwell Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ditton Lane Cambridge CB5 8SP
Brookfields Health Centre 01223 723160	Seymour Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3DQ

Local Stores

Mill Road
177 Mill Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 3AN
01223 210661
Store Website
0.84 miles

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SPAR - Barnwell Road
1 Barnwell Road
Cambridge
CB5 8RG
01223 241525
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rspca Cambridge
Fao Sandra Laker 1 Pool Way Whitehill Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8NT Website 0.06 miles

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Vets4pets Cambridge Beehive
Pets At Home, Unit 7B Beehive Centre Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3ET 01223 656 965 cambridgebeehive@companioncare.co.uk 0.48 miles

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Vets4pets Cambridge
255 Barnwell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8SL 01223 243 535 cambridge@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.49 miles
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Clarendon Street Veterinary Surgery
28 Clarendon Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1JX 01223 359021 info@clarendonstreetvets.co.uk Website 1.15 miles
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Arbury Road Veterinary Surgery
32 Arbury Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2JE 01223 361911 info@arburyroadvets.co.uk Website 1.36 miles
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Cambridge Veterinary Group Ltd
89A Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7BS 01223 249331 info@cambridgevetgroup.co.uk Website 1.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.96 miles

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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 2.55 miles

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Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 3.10 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

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Magog Down
Nice Off Lead Walk Around The Parameter Of The Gog Magog, Great View Of Cambridge. There Are Some Larger Fields That Can Be Walked Through But Dogs Must Be Kept On Leads As There Are Lots Of Birds Which Nest In The Long Grass In Spring And Also Sheep Which Are In A Secure Field. There Are A Few Benches Scattered Around To Rest You Feet. The Doggy Playing Field Is Nice To Watch Dogs Playing Together And Chat To Other Dog Owners. I Haven't Had Any Problems With Parking On The Times I've Been In The Week, Not Sure How Busy It Gets At The Weekend. Gog Magog Cottages Haverhill Rd Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5FX 3.74 miles

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Gog Magog Hills
Great Walks And Play Areas For Dogs Managed By The Gog Magog Trust Haverhill Rd Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5FX 3.78 miles Entrance Off Haverhill Road

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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 3.83 miles There Is Ample Parking By The Woods But A Lot More Parking At Fulbourn Recreation Ground.

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