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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.  Unfortunately the pub is closed on Tuesday lunchtime but The Cock in Hemingford Grey should be open (3 minutes drive away).

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

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

Near Axe and Compass Pub

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