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Religious grounds

St Mary's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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4 activities

Playgrounds

Very strong match

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Good match

Named hiking route nearby: Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)

Free

Heritage

Moderate match

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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5 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km

Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases

Named routeLength 74 kmLocal walking route
Houghton Mill and Houghton Meadows Walk, Houghton MillWalking route2.9 km

A short, circular riverside walk, along flat terrain. Starting at Houghton Mill you'll be passing the remains of the old Huntingdon branch line viaduct and around the unspoiled and tranquil water meadows with wonderful views across to the Hemingfords.

Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
Huntingdon and Godmanchester Walk, Houghton MillWalking route12.8 km

Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this 8-mile circular walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton MillWalking route8 km

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.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Love Lanepublic footpath · 178 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 178 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

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50 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
LEL N>Edimburgh - 02 Saint Ives>SpaldingCycling route
Named route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route81 m
Named routeRef 51Length 81 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route194 m
Named routeRef 51Length 194 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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10 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this religious grounds

St Mary's Church is a religious grounds.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Houghton, St. Mary's Church: North west aspect

Houghton, St. Mary's Church: North west aspect

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

Café

Houghton Tea Room · 103m

Campsite

234m away

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Parking

Houghton Mill Car Park · Paid · 120m

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Picnic spot

5 · 111m away

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Playground

4 · 241m away

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Toilets

116m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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