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Traditional Thatched House – Houghton Mill loop from St Ives

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Traditional Thatched House – Houghton Mill loop from St Ives

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3.3

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Traditional Thatched House – Houghton Mill loop from St Ives

01:04

10.2km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.80 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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3.05 km

Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Made up of five fields, Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve is a gorgeous place for a stroll. Spring and summer are the best times to wander along the ancient hay meadows …

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5.01 km

Traditional Thatched House

Highlight • Other

5.18 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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5.31 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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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

2.22 km

2.06 km

1.64 km

550 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

2.06 km

772 m

685 m

539 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Traditional Thatched House – Houghton Mill loop from St Ives

The Thicket Entrance from St Ives

Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

Traditional Thatched House

Houghton Mill National Trust Café

Houghton Mill

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