St Ives Bridge and Chapel – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

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St Ives Bridge and Chapel – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

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St Ives Bridge and Chapel – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

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10.2km

20m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.03 km for 290 m

After 9.41 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.45 km

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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3.97 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight • Bridge

St Ives Bridge is a 15th-century bridge crossing the River Great Ouse. It is noted for being one of only four bridges in England to incorporate a chapel, the monks never being one to miss an opportunity to make money, the chapel doubled up as a toll-house. Safe passage is no longer charged for on this bridge.

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3.99 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Built in 1414 . St Ives Bridge is one of only 4 bridges in England that incorporates a Chapel.
St Ives has plenty of places to pick up some refreshments.

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4.06 km

St Ives Old Riverport

Highlight • Settlement

Plenty of footpaths around this historic town - long flat stretches as expected from Cambridgeshire

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8.12 km

Thatched Cottages of Hemingford Abbots

Highlight • Settlement

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

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9.17 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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9.57 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. You have to be a member or pay to look around the building but it is well worth it as the hosts are very knowledgeable and helpful. The car park is £2.50 a day for non-members. 2025 - There is now a time limit for parking for members and I dont know what the situation/charges are for non members. I park in Godmanchester in the stree for free now and walk the circular walk via the mill.

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