GW comberton

Safer travel for Comberton, Hardwick, Coton and Cambridge. 

The Comberton greenway makes it safer and easier to walk, wheel and cycle between Cambridge and the western villages of Comberton, Hardwick, Coton. 

The Greenway helps people reach Cambridge University West Campus, the Sidgwick site and Newnham, as well as providing better access to Comberton Village College.

We’re building the Greenway in stages. You can read more about our work on Adams Road, Coton village and Sidgwick Avenue as part of the Comberton Greenway. 

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Route overview

Starting in Comberton, the route heads north on Long Road and continues towards Coton. It then goes over the M11 bridge and carries on past the Cambridge University West Campus. A new link branches off towards Barton Road before the path continues along Adams Road, Grange Road, Sidgwick Avenue and before reaching Silver Street.  

Timeline for the Comberton greenway

October 2025

Start of works on Adams Road

The greenway is approximately 11.3km, connecting Comberton, Hardwick, Coton and Cambridge.   

Works in Coton are nearing completion with the final streetlighting improvements set to be complete by April 2026.  

Work on Adams Road are currently underway and we are aiming to be finished this summer 2026.  

Following a decision by our Executive Board in March 2026, we have approval to deliver initial works on Sidgwick Avenue under an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order. 

The reminder of the route is subject to the approval of Comberton Greenway planning application. 

The Comberton Greenway will make it easier for people to walk, wheel or cycle between Comberton, Hardwick, Coton and Cambridge, with provision for horse riding where possible.  

In particular, the Greenway will improve active travel access to Cambridge University sites including the West Campus, the Sidgwick site and Newnham College.  

The improvements provided by the Greenway will enhance access for local school and college students to Comberton Village College.  

Background documents