Houghton Mill and Houghton Meadows walk
A short, circular walk, ideal for bringing the dog along. Starting at Houghton Mill you'll be passing the remains of the old Huntingdon branch line viaduct and around the unspoiled and tranquil water meadows with wonderful views across to the Hemingfords.
Total stages: 12
Total stages: 12
Start point
Houghton Mill, Mill St, Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 2AZ
Stage 1
From the car park, walk to the left of the tea-room, continue down the path with the river on your right and go through a gate.
Stage 2
Go across the first field and over a small bridge.
Stage 3
Continue on and cross a bridge to your right.
Stage 4
Cross a further two bridges, the second of which goes over the back stream weir from the Ouse.
Stage 5
Follow the river through two fields and to another bridge. You can shorten your walk by turning left after crossing this bridge and following the green route to point 8 at the Trout Stream Bridge.
Stage 6
Continue across the fields with the river to your right until you come to a large weir.
Stage 7
Continue along the riverside until you reach the Trout Stream, follow the path around to the left.
Stage 8
Continue around the meadow keeping the stream to your right until you come to a gate and a bridge.
Stage 9
Head down the lane until you come to a pump house opposite a road.
Stage 10
Turn left down Thicket Road until you reach the large gates of The Elms.
Stage 11
At the gates turn left and immediately right down a footpath enclosed on both sides.
Stage 12
Continue down the path until you come to a gate on your left. Go through the gate and bear right to return to Houghton Mill.
End point
Houghton Mill, Mill St, Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 2AZ
Trail map
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Mill Street, Houghton, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AZ
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