Stirling Square, Godmanchester

Introduction

On this page you can find information on:

  • Your local surroundings (inc. Map)
  • Local pedestrian network
  • Local cycle network
  • Travel by bus – routes and service information
  • Travel by rail – station facilities, ticket and service information
  • Car Travel options

Much of the information provided on this page is through website links to ensure that the information we give you is up to date.

Your Local Surroundings

There are several local amenities and facilities located within Godmanchester, with Huntingdon providing access to a range more.

Stirling Square is surrounded by a recreation centre, a local convenience shop and a primary school all located within a 1km distance (approximately a 15 minute walk) from your new home.

Huntingdon Town Centre is located approximately 5km northwest of Godmanchester and can be accessed by Whippet bus services 66, X3 and X2 Express which operate your local Sursham Avenue bus stops, located an approximate 8 minute walk from your home. This provides you with additional amenities and facilities such as Huntingdon Hinchingbrooke Hospital, local supermarkets, a range of shops, and a leisure centre.

Map of Area

Local Pedestrian Network

  • Benefits of walking
    • Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
    • Lowering anxiety and stress
    • Boosting your energy and improving your mood
    • Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscle power
  • Your new home is located within a short distance from the River Great Ouse. Brampton Mill is located approximately a 20 minute cycle west from you and offers many walking routes which can be enjoyed. There are many more footpaths and walking routes that surround you. The map below identifies some of your local public rights of way routes which allow you to explore Godmanchester and Huntingdon. To have a further look at your local walking routes visit Cambridge County Council website – www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-culture/countryside-access/rights-of-way  to find out more.

Local Cycle Network

The Benefits of Cycling:

  • It saves you money
  • It’s an easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine
  • It’s good for your mental health
  • Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution
  • Fresh air, freedom and fun
  • Can be an alternative mode of transport to cycle to school or work.

Your homes is located near to National Cycle Network (NCN) route 51, which can be accessed approximately 2.2km west of your homes along Cambridge Road. NCN route 51 begins in Huntingdon and travels east through Bury St Edmunds, where it directs southeast before terminating within Felixstowe. The Map below displays the extent of route 51, visit the Sustrans website, sustrans.org.uk for more information on other NCN routes near you.  

Local cycling routes near you:

There are additional cycling routes located within a close proximity of your new home. Komoot offers a wide range of cycling routes suggestions which have been allocated based on your ability which you select, visit their website ( www.Komoot.com) to find the best cycling route for you, some local Komoot routes include;

  • Huntingdon to Fen Drayton lakes via St Ives on the busway river path- 28km loop route
  • St Ives – St Ives Bridge loop from Oxmoor- 20.1km route loop  

Travel by Bus

Bus ServiceBus StopDistance from Stirling SquareDestinationsFrequency
66Sursham Avenue500mFenstanton, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Brampton, Little Paxton, St NeotsWeekdays- every 60 minutes, Saturday- every 60 minutes. Sunday- 2 services
X3Sursham Avenue500mHuntingdon, Godmanchester, Cambourne, Cambridge, Addenbrookes HospitalWeekdays- every 60 minutes, Weekends- every 60 minutes
X2 ExpressSursham Avenue500mCambridge, Addenbrookes Hospital, Coton, Cambourne, Huntingdon, Hitchinbrooke HospitalWeekdays- 1 service, Saturday- 1 service, Sunday- no service.

Your new home is located approximately a 7-minute walk from your local Sursham Avenue bus stops. The dual Sursham Avenue bus stops are operated by Whippet services 66, X3 and X2 Express and allow you to travel to Cambridge for just £3.50. The bus fares vary so visit www.whippetbus.co.uk/fares/ to find out more. The timetable below outlines where you can travel to and from on your local Whippet services, plan your route before you travel to see if you can go by bus instead of driving!

 The Department for Transport’s £2 max singlebus fare cap scheme has been extended and is now ending June 2024, check the whippet website for more details, may exclude some services. Visit www.whippetbus.co.uk

Why take the bus?

  • The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine
  • Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination
  • Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car

Travel by Rail

Huntingdon Railway Station is your local rail station and is located south of Huntingdon Town Centre, approximately 4km from your home and accessible within a 18 minute cycle. Huntingdon Railway Station is operated by Great Northern Rail and National Rail services, the station is equipped with;

  • a ticket office;
  • cycle storage;
  • ticket machine;
  • car parking;
  • step free access to all platforms; and
  • toilets.

Visit the rail operators directly for more information on the facilities provided at Huntingdon Railway Station, Great Northern Rail (https://www.greatnorthernrail.com ) and National Rail (https://www.nationalrail.co.uk).

You can access direct routes into London Kings Cross, Peterborough, and Cambridge from Huntingdon Railway Station with live updates on rail disruptions or change to destinations provided through Greater Northern Rail and National Rail websites.

Offers

  • Purchasing a Network Railcard will give you up to a 1/3 off rail fares across the southeast (inc. London). Visit www.network-railcard.co.uk
  • If you’re a keen cyclist and fancy getting the train, then plan your journey with PlusBike. It’s a free resource tool with all the information you need to plan a stress-free journey, visit plusbike.nationalrail.co.uk to find out more and gain tips for travelling with a bike.

Why take the train?

  • Taking the train means you can work on the go or relax, without the stress of driving and parking.
  • It’s good for the planet; trainline will show you how much C02 you saved based on your journeys!
  • It can be faster than travelling by road.

Car Travel Options

Car Sharing

Car sharing is a great way to enjoy the benefits of a car without owning one. It also provides you with the opportunity to engage and meet people within your area that are making a similar journey, local car sharing providers like LiftShare allow you to find people to car share with.

Another benefit of car sharing includes saving money by sharing costs with other people – a commuter can typically save around £1,000 a year by car-sharing. Reduce stress and cut your carbon footprint at the same time. 

Visit the LiftShare website for more details on how you can become a part of your local car-sharing community, http://www.liftshare.com

Car club

An alternative way to save on the cost of owning your own vehicle would be to join a car club. This allows you to enjoy the freedom of having a car without the cost of running one. 

  • Enterprise is a pay as you go car hire scheme, with 1500 vehicle locations in the UK. Enterprise is a great way to get around your local area for day trips or work events at a fraction of the price of owning your own vehicle. Book by phone or simply book online. Join Enterprise Cambridge Car Club for just £20 for your first year with the code CAMB20 and receive £20 free driving credit!

Electric Vehicles

Considering the national move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!

Electric and hybrid vehicles are more affordable than you think and can offer remarkable benefits such as:

  • Lower / no fuel costs
  • Lower / no emissions tax
  • Lower maintenance costs
  • Eco-friendly with no emissions.

Zapmap provides useful information on public charging points.

Zapmap locates 3 public charging points within Huntingdon which are located within a 8km radius of your home. Visit the ZapMap website to find more local charging points, www.zap-map.com/live/

Efficient Driving Tips

Still need to drive your own car? There are many ways to help your fuel efficiency, which in turn saves you money on your fuel bill. Why not try some of the following techniques:

  • Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes
  • Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly
  • Limit the use of your air conditioning
  • Check your tyres are fully inflated
  • Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption

Home Delivery Services

Why not try out your local home delivery services which allow you to do your weekly food shop from the comfort of your own home. There are many supermarkets within Huntingdon which offer a delivery service to your home, this will mean you won’t have to use your car which will not only make the shopping experience shopping more convenient but cut the cost of travelling to the supermarket.

Visit your local supermarkets websites and secure your delivery slot for your next food shop!