Starting from Houghton Mill, this relaxed walk takes in water meadows and the delightful Ouse Valley landscape, while also allowing you to to uncover the past glories of a market town. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.
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52.33, -0.10 · rel 19895170
52.33, -0.10 · rel 19895170
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton Mill
9,0 km from Houghton Mill, Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ;TL 28212 72013 to Houghton Mill, Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ;TL 28212 72013 through urban area.
Houghton Mill, Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ;TL 28212 72013
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Houghton Mill, Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ;TL 28212 72013
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9,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
1× ruins
The Spirit of St. Ives
monument ·
290 m off route
1,2 km
13%
Oliver Cromwell
monument ·
89 m off route
1,5 km
17%
War Memorial
monument ·
135 m off route
1,5 km
17%
Priory
ruins ·
222 m off route
1,5 km
17%
stump cross
monument ·
33 m off route
5,5 km
61%
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee
monument ·
on the route
7,5 km
83%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton Mill is 9.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton Mill takes approximately 2h 15min to complete.
No, St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton Mill is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Houghton Mill, Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ;TL 28212 72013 to Houghton Mill, Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ;TL 28212 72013. Plan ahead for return transport.
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton Mill starts at Houghton Mill, Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ;TL 28212 72013.
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton Mill is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton Mill is maintained and managed by National Trust.