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East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

St Ives Quayside and Bridge – Houghton Mill loop from Over

Running trails & routes

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

St Ives Quayside and Bridge – Houghton Mill loop from Over

Hard

14

runners

St Ives Quayside and Bridge – Houghton Mill loop from Over

02:31

24.3km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.25 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Amazing cycle lane right through the Fens. Beautiful water views on both sides, an absolute pleasure!

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2

4.39 km

Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cycling, walking, running - there's a clear straight path through Cambridgeshire and into Cambridge, alongside the bus way.

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3

7.46 km

St Ives Quayside and Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

Not to be confused with Cornwall's St Ives, Cambridgeshire's St Ives is a historic market town on the River Great Ouse. It boasts an attractive quayside, where a definite Dutch …

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4

9.10 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

11.0 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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6

11.2 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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7

16.7 km

St Ives Old Riverport

Highlight • Settlement

Plenty of footpaths around this historic town - long flat stretches as expected from Cambridgeshire

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8

16.7 km

St Ives Old Town and Riverside

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Semi-pedestrianised town centre, with attractive old buildings and bridge. Lots of good pubs and eating places.

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24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

5.11 km

2.26 km

1.94 km

546 m

125 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

1.78 km

509 m

177 m

135 m

< 100 m

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