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East Of England

Huntingdonshire

Houghton Mill – St Ives Town Centre loop from Hartford

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Huntingdonshire

Houghton Mill – St Ives Town Centre loop from Hartford

Easy

4.0

(2)

12

riders

Houghton Mill – St Ives Town Centre loop from Hartford

01:11

19.6km

30m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.99 km for 290 m

After 13.8 km for 290 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.35 km

3 Jolly Butchers Houghton

Highlight • Trail

The 3 Jolly Butchers great old world pub with large garden and good bike storeage places. Toilets great and lunch and evening menu good and inexpensive. Open from 12 to 11pm. Well worth a stop.

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2

3.07 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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3

3.20 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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4

6.55 km

The Commute Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cycle cafe.

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5

6.98 km

St Ives Town Centre

Highlight • Monument

St Ives is a place to rest from a long ride and grab a bite. Most importantly, this is where the busway ends which is
the easiest way to return to Cambridge.

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6

9.11 km

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This is great cycle path. Next time I would start from St Ives and head to Cambridge.

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7

9.57 km

Benches Along the Busway Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The busway cycle path provides plenty of spots to stop and take in a view or have some refreshments.

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8

10.1 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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B

19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

5.28 km

2.14 km

606 m

309 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

2.12 km

280 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 28 June

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