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Houghton Mill – Great Ouse Water Meadows Path loop from St Ives

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Houghton Mill – Great Ouse Water Meadows Path loop from St Ives

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Houghton Mill – Great Ouse Water Meadows Path loop from St Ives

00:27

7.16km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.22 km for 171 m

After 3.87 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

796 m

The Thicket Entrance from St Ives

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Thicket is a narrow, steep bank of Ash and Field Maple woodland. There's a beautiful variety of flora to discover here such as Sweet violet and King Alfred's Cakes, and some wonderful bird species too, including the Green Woodpecker.

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2.94 km

Traditional Thatched House

Highlight • Other

3.11 km

Houghton Mill National Trust Café

Highlight • Cafe

Houghton Mill National Trust cafe. Outside seating NO toilets, tea expensive, limited menu. OK but better stops in Houghton and St Ives.

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3.24 km

Houghton Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the last remaining working watermill on the River Great Ouse. A mill has been here for nearly 1,000 years and is currently cared for by the National Trust. …

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3.64 km

Great Ouse Water Meadows Path

Highlight • Trail

mind the cows and the lovely sheep! and the dog walkers. Meadow is liable to flood in very heavy rain (it's right next to the Great Ouse). Don't forget to shut the gates

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7.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

1.93 km

1.73 km

178 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

36°C

21°C

0 %

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Houghton Mill – Great Ouse Water Meadows Path loop from St Ives

The Thicket Entrance from St Ives

Traditional Thatched House

Houghton Mill National Trust Café

Houghton Mill

Great Ouse Water Meadows Path

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