DarwinWelfare: Riverside

Walks, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

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  • Staring at Darwin college walk along the backs towards Magdalene bridge. Which colleges do you pass, and what animals can you see?

    Step 1: Staring at Darwin college walk along the backs towards Magdalene bridge. Which colleges do you pass, and what animals can you see?

  • Step 2: Turn left to cross Magdalene Bridge at the intersection. Once over the bridge turn left to follow the river to commons.

  • Mindful moment: As you walk along the river can you see or hear any boats? Perhaps you can see Darwin colours as you pass the boat house.

    Step 3: Mindful moment: As you walk along the river can you see or hear any boats? Perhaps you can see Darwin colours as you pass the boat house.

  • Mindful moment: can you see the smiling boat? Notice the rise and fall in your smile, chest, arms, legs, and feet as you continue walking.

    Step 4: Mindful moment: can you see the smiling boat? Notice the rise and fall in your smile, chest, arms, legs, and feet as you continue walking.

  • Step 5: Continue along the left hand side of the river until you reach Jesus green and midsummer common. What can you hear, perhaps the water rumbling at the lock?

  • You can continue on this path until reading fen Dutton or Ely. Or return home, perhaps taking a different route through Christ’s piece.

    Step 6: You can continue on this path until reading fen Dutton or Ely. Or return home, perhaps taking a different route through Christ’s piece.

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