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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Cambridgeshire
Huntingdonshire
Houghton and Wyton

St Ives Bridge and Chapel – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Cambridgeshire
Huntingdonshire
Houghton and Wyton

St Ives Bridge and Chapel – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

Easy

4.3

(4)

8

riders

St Ives Bridge and Chapel – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

00:34

10.2km

20m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.03 km for 290 m

After 9.44 km for 171 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.45 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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2

3.85 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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3

3.95 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Built in 1414 . St Ives Bridge is one of only 4 bridges in England that incorporates a Chapel.
St Ives has plenty of places to pick up some refreshments.

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4

4.02 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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5

4.06 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight • Bridge

St Ives Bridge is a 15th-century bridge crossing the River Great Ouse. It is noted for being one of only four bridges in England to incorporate a chapel, the monks …

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6

9.20 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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7

9.60 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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8

9.73 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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B

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

2.47 km

2.05 km

994 m

168 m

Surfaces

9.44 km

721 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

9°C

18 %

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