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Waterbeach sits on the edge of the Fens, about six miles north of Cambridge, positioned where the solid ground meets the ancient wetlands. Its character is defined largely by its proximity to the River Cam and its history as both a rural farming community and a former RAF station. The village is surprisingly self-contained, centred around a traditional green and served by a small selection of shops, local pubs, and a primary school. One of its most practical features is the railway station, which provides a direct line into Cambridge and through to London King’s Cross, making it a viable hub for those working in the city or the nearby Science Park. To the north of the settled area, the landscape is currently evolving as the former barracks are transformed into a major new sustainable development, which is gradually introducing new parkland and infrastructure to the parish. It is a level, open landscape, popular with rowers and walkers who follow the towpath towards Ely, offering a sense of space that feels distinct from the more built-up suburbs immediately surrounding Cambridge.