Houghton Mill – St Ives Bridge and Chapel loop from Huntingdon

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Houghton Mill – St Ives Bridge and Chapel loop from Huntingdon

Easy

3.9

(20)

riders

Houghton Mill – St Ives Bridge and Chapel loop from Huntingdon

01:56

32.6km

70m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.62 km for 171 m

After 9.69 km for 290 m

After 21.0 km for 225 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.99 km

Godmanchester Eastside Common Path

Highlight • Trail

Nice tarmac surface, but can be flooded in places at times

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6.78 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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6.91 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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8.89 km

The Thicket

Nature Reserve

12.7 km

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This is great cycle path. Next time I would start from St Ives and head to Cambridge.

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16.3 km

View of St Andrew's Church, Histon

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice scenery from the busway, plenty of sheep and horses in the nearby fields as well as other wildlife.

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21.7 km

St Ives Town Centre

Highlight • Monument

St Ives is a place to rest from a long ride and grab a bite. Most importantly, this is where the busway ends which is
the easiest way to return to Cambridge.

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22.0 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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