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Overview

A walk in and around the attractive village of Bourn, set in gently rolling countryside.  From some points Bourn windmill, Bourn Hall and Bourn church's little twisted spire can be glimpsed.   

There is one stile on this walk.

Bring drink/snack for mid-morning break.  The Stove café is close to the start/finish point for those wanting refreshments at the end of the walk.  

Walk leader's mobile on the morning:- 07837 008083 (Jean)   

Monday, 28 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bourn windmill:  thought to be the oldest surviving windmill in the UK; Grade I Listed and a Scheduled Monument.  

Bourn Hall Clinic:  renowned centre for the treatment of fertility founded in 1980; the original building is about 400 years old, Grade II* Listed.

Bourn church:  C12 & C13, has unusual octagonal twisted spire on the tower; Grade I Listed.  

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 32450 56844
Nearest postcode:
CB23 2SH
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masks.staple.evolution
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at the car park next to Bourn Sports Pavilion and the Jubilee playing field. Note: the turning to this is easy to miss. If heading south into Bourn on Alms Hill, the turning is the first side street on the right after Lalbagh restaurant, if heading north through Bourn on Alms Hill the turning is the first side street on the left after Bourn Surgery.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking