Grafham Water – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

Grafham Water – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

Moderate

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Grafham Water – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

02:48

61.4km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 48 m for 128 m

After 6.20 km for 81 m

After 61.1 km for 299 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.24 km

Chinese Bridge, Godmanchester

Highlight • River

Attractive bridge over the River

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7.27 km

Godmanchester Medieval Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There’s a cycle/footbridge immediately next to the 14th century medieval stone bridge if you don’t fancy being squeezed by the traffic going between Godmanchester & Huntingdon.

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20.1 km

Grafham Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Grafham Water is a site of Special scientific Interest covering almost 2000 acres. Built in 1965, it is the 8th largest reservoir in England. The lake hosts a water sport …

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38.5 km

Ouse Valley Descent

Highlight • Climb

Sharp drop off the edge of the plateau overlooking the Ouse valley towards Great Paxton. Flat out!

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50.9 km

Hilton Turf Maze

Highlight • Monument

One of only eight surviving turf mazes in England.
According to the Latin inscription on the Monument in the centre, it was cut in 1660 by the nineteen year old …

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60.9 km

Great Ouse Water Meadows Path

Highlight • Trail

mind the cows and the lovely sheep! and the dog walkers. Meadow is liable to flood in very heavy rain (it's right next to the Great Ouse). Don't forget to shut the gates

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61.3 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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61.4 km

End point

Parking

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