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Overview

We will walk from Hemingford Abbots to Houghton Mill, then on to St Ives, returning via the water meadow.  This is a flat walk, approximately 5.5 miles.  Hopefully dry underfoot unless it will have rained recently. 

Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/houghton-mill-and-waterclose-meadows/st-ives-and-the-hemingfords-walk

Parking is available on the streets near the pub.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 28329 71008
Nearest postcode:
PE28 9AH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Axe and Compass Pub

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