Timeline
15:01
Pick up a warm pastry and a coffee. Fitzbillies is a Cambridge institution, and their shop sells some of the best pastries in town. Get there early to beat the crowd and grab something sweet to hold you through the walk.
15:46
Walk to Paradise Nature Reserve. This Local Nature Reserve in Newnham is owned and managed by the city council. It is a quiet, green space away from the hustle of the colleges. Arrive with half an hour to spare to find a good spot facing the setting sun.
16:16
Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets at 16:16 toward the SW. The golden light begins around 15:17, giving the landscape a warm, low-angle glow. Stay for the transition as the light fades.
17:01
End the evening at The Alma. It is a short walk away and open until midnight on weekdays and weekends. It is a good place to warm up with a drink after the chill of the evening air.
Local tip
The walk from Fitzbillies to Paradise takes about 15 minutes. Check the route if you are not familiar with the area.
Check before you go
- Fitzbillies is open Mo-Sa 09:00-21:30 and Su 12:00-17:45.
- The Alma is open We-Su 12:00-24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).