🐦49+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Coot
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦49+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Coot
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking· Free🧺Picnic spot🛝Playground
Best for
9 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Coot, Woodpigeon +46 more · last seen 2025
Free
✦
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Coot, Woodpigeon +46 more · last seen 2025
Free
🧺
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park
Free
🎠
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
🛝
Family friendly
Strong match
playground, picnic area
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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5 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling
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28 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route HDC 9iCycling route▾
Named routeRef HDC 9iLocal cycle route
NCN 51Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Route 24Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 24Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route194 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 194 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route125 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 125 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route422 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 422 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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7 public paths nearby
Public paths
The Greenbridleway · 174 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 174 mPath type: residential
Tithe Lane (byway)byway open to all traffic · 339 m▾
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 339 mPath type: track
