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Houghton Mill – Great Ouse Water Meadows Path loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

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Houghton Mill – Great Ouse Water Meadows Path loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

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Houghton Mill – Great Ouse Water Meadows Path loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

01:31

6.03km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

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1.47 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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2.42 km

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Great Ouse

Highlight • Natural

Brave the cold and take a dip in the glorious River Great Ouse.

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4.27 km

Traditional Thatched House

Highlight • Other

4.44 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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4.97 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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6.03 km

Thatched Cottages of Hemingford Abbots

Highlight • Settlement

A street with thatched houses at the side They look beautiful.

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6.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.04 km

1.30 km

1.06 km

1.00 km

624 m

Surfaces

3.62 km

892 m

462 m

451 m

443 m

162 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

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Houghton Mill – Great Ouse Water Meadows Path loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

Houghton Mill

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Great Ouse

Traditional Thatched House

Houghton Mill National Trust Café

Great Ouse Water Meadows Path

Thatched Cottages of Hemingford Abbots

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