Conservation on Coldham's Brook

Maintaining the banks in good condition along Coldham's Brook will help encourage wildlife and a range of habitats.

Cambridge

Location
Coldham's Brook
Cambridge
CB1 3HG
(what3words ///alive.deal.wink)
Date and time
09:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, 11th of February 2026
Who this task will support
Conservation on Coldham's Brook - Abbey People
Abbey People, Keeping Britain Tidy and Cambridge City Council have come together to work with the community to conserve & improve our chalk stream. Coldham’s Brook is a small chalk stream that begins at Giants Grave in Cherry Hinton & flows through central Cambridge & Coldham’s Common to the River Cam. These globally rare streams are havens for wildlife & are often described as England’s rainforests. The mineral-rich waters of chalk streams can provide food & habitats for a high number of significant species such as Kingfishers, Little Egrets, Bullheads, Chubb, Common Darters & the endangered Water Vole.

Join Abbey People to help maintain Coldham's Brook.🐟

We will support with clearing overgrowth along Coldham's Brook to help bring light to the chalk stream.

All equipment and refreshments will be provided.

This session will be led by Abbey People who will provide details of the task and a safety briefing.

📌 Meeting point along Barnwell Road (pictured). What3words: alive.deal.wink.

Abbey People support those most at-risk through targeted community projects, provision of general anti-poverty support such as community food provision, supporting access to education and employment, projects to improve the environment, and by developing a culture of volunteering in the community.

How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Harriet Prior

Photos of the task

Discussion

Catherine
Catherine
Tuesday January 27th, 2026 11:58

Pin is not accurate. Meet at location on Barnwell Road (What3words ///alive.deal.wink)

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Location
Coldham's Brook
Cambridge
CB1 3HG
(what3words ///alive.deal.wink)
Date and time
09:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, 11th of February 2026
Who this task will support
Conservation on Coldham's Brook - Abbey People
Abbey People, Keeping Britain Tidy and Cambridge City Council have come together to work with the community to conserve & improve our chalk stream. Coldham’s Brook is a small chalk stream that begins at Giants Grave in Cherry Hinton & flows through central Cambridge & Coldham’s Common to the River Cam. These globally rare streams are havens for wildlife & are often described as England’s rainforests. The mineral-rich waters of chalk streams can provide food & habitats for a high number of significant species such as Kingfishers, Little Egrets, Bullheads, Chubb, Common Darters & the endangered Water Vole.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Coldham's Brook
Cambridge
CB1 3HG
(what3words ///alive.deal.wink)

Harriet Prior
Led by Harriet Prior

GoodGym Cambridge TaskForce member

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