St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton Mill
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.
This 9.0 km route sits in the sweet spot for a half-day outing — long enough to feel rewarding, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Expect around 2 hours.
Point-to-point in layout, this trail takes you from A to B across the landscape. Consider your return logistics before heading out.
This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Elevation data from SRTM via OpenTopoData (open dataset).