Chisholm Trail (Cambridge, UK)

The Chisholm Trail is a walking and cycling route in Cambridge (UK). It links Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Biomedical Campus in the south to the business and science parks in the north, connecting with the Guided Busway and the National Cycle Network. Once completed, the trail provides a 26 kilometre route from Trumpington to St Ives. The route follows current and former rail infrastructure and largely avoids conflicts with car traffic.

New Abbey Chesterton foot and cycle bridge in Cambridge, carrying the Chrisholm trail over the River Cam

Chisholm Trail includes a new Abbey-Chesterton bridge for bicycles and pedestrians across the river River Cam (installed by crane 8 November 2020).

The Chisholm Trail is named after local resident and campaigner Jim Chisholm who was the first to suggest a walking and cycling route along the railway line through central Cambridge. The name also alludes to the historical Chisholm Trail along which cattle was transported to slaughter. The name does not equate cyclists with such cattle. The trail has been promoted by the Cambridge Cycling Campaign for many years.[1] It was implemented through the Greater Cambridge Partnership.