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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

4.8

(65)

352

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

A

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 and pasture fields, when yellow cowslips, the pink spears of orchids and the purple of knapweed are at their most vivid. The distinctive hairy dragonfly is a common sight here too.

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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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Monday 31 August

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11°C

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Comments

July 7, 2022,To The Busway Station Road

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

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