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| The flood gates are closed across the cycle track. |
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| Cycle route between Fen Drayton and Swavesey. |
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| Water still covering the track near St Ives. |
These photos were taken today (22 Jan) to illustrate that the cycle track is still flooded. The gates are closed across the track near St Ives Park & Ride and Swavesey, which should indicate to walkers and cyclists not to proceed any further. But still there are nutters who risk their safety by walking and wheeling their bikes along the grassy strip next to the bus track.
It looks as if it will soon be possible to cycle from St Ives to Fen Drayton Lakes, as the water level is rapidly dropping. You might be able to get through on foot if wearing wellies.
East of Fen Drayton Lakes, the flooding seems likely to persist for sone time (se David Parish’s posts). But it is possible to avoid this stretch by detouring via gravel tracks to Swavesey, and rejoin the busway there.
Thanks for your blog post. It’s helpful to know what to expect when we set out in CAMBRIDGE for St Ives. Windows the council not provide any info on the cycle path closures? I’ve not been able to find any updates on council websites or seen any indication council is doing anything about flooding. Thanks
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