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East Of England

Huntingdonshire

Houghton & The Thicket loop from St Ives

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Huntingdonshire

Houghton & The Thicket loop from St Ives

Moderate

4.7

(62)

341

hikers

Houghton & The Thicket loop from St Ives

03:27

13.6km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.80 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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2

2.05 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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3

4.87 km

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Great Ouse

Highlight • Natural

Brave the cold and take a dip in the glorious River Great Ouse.

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4

6.06 km

Houghton Trout Stream

Highlight • River

Try your luck catching a brown or rainbow trout along the Houghton Trout Stream. Llamas are often seen grazing along the river banks too!

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B

13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

2.54 km

2.54 km

2.16 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

4.00 km

2.47 km

2.39 km

494 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

6°C

25 %

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Trail Reviews

July 7, 2022, To The Busway Station Road

Really easy circular walk. St Ives a great place to stop for a pitstop