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. …

Paul77

April 17, 2019

Hiking

There is a campsite next to the Mill, which might be handy if you are touring around the area.

Neil Sneade

June 4, 2022

Road cycling

The path through the mill connects you across the Great Ouse between Houghton and the Hemingfords but it’s a National Trust property and is often busy with visitors so you might need to inch along patiently.

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1. St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk

15.4km

03:54

30m

Hike the St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, a moderate 9.5-mile route through Cambridgeshire countryside, villages, and along the River Great

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2. Godmanchester Nature Reserve loop via Houghton Mill

7.03km

01:47

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Chinese Bridge, Godmanchester – Wildlife Sanctuary Lake loop from Houghton

14.0km

03:33

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Monday 16 March

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Location: Houghton and Wyton, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Houghton Mill

1. St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk

2. Godmanchester Nature Reserve loop via Houghton Mill

3. Chinese Bridge, Godmanchester – Wildlife Sanctuary Lake loop from Houghton

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