Get active with the whole family in the great Cambridge outdoors with our activity trails.

These adventure trails are ideal for children aged 5 to 11 years. Each adventure includes a variety of fun challenges – some have specific, family friendly themes.

You’ll need to download Wildgoose’s Mobile Adventures app to your smartphone – it’s available free from Google Play and the App Store. Watch Wildgoose’s video to find out how it works.

Use the app to scan the QR code or enter the number code further down this page for the adventure you wish to play.

Regardless of how you do, there’s a free rosette for every family that completes an adventure! If you complete five adventures, you can claim and collect a free outdoor sports game. Games up for grabs include a swingball set, Nerf howlers and cricket sets, subject to availability.

The Abbey adventure (30 to 40 minutes) has a music theme. It takes place around the Abbey pool, splashpad and park, starting at the pool car park, and is suitable for children aged 7 and older.

• Scan the Abbey adventure QR code [PNG, 0Kb] in the app, or use code 911277021877

The Cherry Hinton adventure (50 to 75 minutes) has a theme of the world and local geography. It starts and finishes at the village centre, and is suitable for children aged 7 and older.

• Scan the Cherry Hinton adventure QR code [PNG, 0Kb] in the app, or use code 675376087014

The Coldham’s Common adventure (45 to 60 minutes) has a theme of climate change and the environment. It starts on the common and is suitable for children aged 7 years and older.

• Scan the Coldham’s Common adventure QR code [PNG, 0Kb] in the app, or use code 300519723102

The Parkside adventure (30 to 45 minutes) has a sports trivia theme. It starts outside Parkside pool and is suitable for children aged 8 or older.

• Scan the Parkside adventure QR code [PNG, 0Kb] in the app, or use code 690598677212

The Trumpington Meadows country park adventure (50 to 75 minutes) starts near the Byron’s pool entrance to the park and is  suitable for children aged 5 or older.

• Scan the Trumpington Meadows country park adventure QR code [PNG, 0Kb] in the app, or use code 973792356739

The Nuns Way Talking Together adventure (20 to 40 minutes) starts at the pavilion. It is suitable for pre-school and reception aged children, with a focus on improving communication skills between the adult and child using the Talking Together project principles. 

• Scan the Nuns Way Talking Together adventure QR code [PNG, 0Kb] in the app, or use code 274424959832

The trails are part of the Active Families county project, which is funded by Sport England’s National Lottery Fund. The project is provided in partnership with LivingSport, Cambridgeshire County Council’s Public Health team, Fenland District Council, and Vivacity Peterborough.