Cambridgeshire is famously flat, which makes the big skies easy to enjoy and a dog’s mid-walk sprint easy to follow. At Wicken Fen, one of the best-known spots in the county, Konik ponies and Highland cattle graze Adventurers’ Fen, and dogs under close control are welcome on the reserve paths. It’s a good place to learn what your dog does when something large and calm stands in the way.
Trainers, vets and swimming spots each have a Cambridgeshire page, and both Cambridge and Peterborough have sitters and groomers pages of their own. Rescue is covered by our wider East Anglia round-up, and pet transport goes to the UK-wide guide because there’s no Cambridgeshire city page. It’s a way into our directories, not a complete list of local services.
What’s covered in Cambridgeshire
- Dog trainers: Dog trainers in Cambridgeshire
- Vets: Best vets in Cambridgeshire
- Dog swimming spots: 5 dog swimming spots in Cambridgeshire
- Dog sitters: Cambridge and Peterborough. For other towns, try our UK dog sitters directory.
- Dog groomers: Cambridge and Peterborough, with the UK dog groomers guide for elsewhere.
- Adoption and rescue: there’s no Cambridgeshire-only guide, but the county is covered by our East Anglia adoption and rescue round-up.
- Pet transport: no Cambridgeshire city page yet, so see our UK pet transport guide.
Fen walking and the car boot
Wicken Fen’s rules are worth knowing before you set off. Dogs under close control are welcome on the main reserve, but Sedge Fen is for assistance dogs only, and you’ll find grazing ponies and cattle on Adventurers’ Fen, so keep your dog away from them.
Fen roads are flat but can be narrow and straight, with ditches either side, so be careful when you park. Water is plentiful in the fens, but ditches and drains aren’t safe for swimming, so check our swimming guide before letting a dog in.
Busy car parks
Popular fen car parks and nature reserves can be busy with other dogs. The Calmdogs calming collar at Calmshops is a complementary option alongside training. It won’t suit every dog, and if your dog struggles with travel or crowds, your vet or a trainer is the right call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Cambridgeshire cities have sitter and groomer pages?
Cambridge and Peterborough each have their own dog sitters and dog groomers pages. For other towns, use our UK-wide guides.
Is there a Cambridgeshire dog rescue guide?
There isn’t a Cambridgeshire-only one. The county is covered by our wider East Anglia adoption and rescue round-up.
Can I take my dog to Wicken Fen?
Dogs under close control are welcome on the main reserve paths, but Sedge Fen is for assistance dogs only. Ponies and cattle graze Adventurers’ Fen, so keep your dog away from them.
Written by Georgiana & Figo. Fen paths look straight for miles, which is no reason to forget the lead near the cattle.
