Newton, Hauxton and Shelford

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Overview

From Newton we aim for Hauxton mill to follow a stream across farmland towards Little Shelford from where we head back.

There are good surfaces for much of the way and just one gentle ascent as we set off.

The walk starts and ends in Newton village where there’s a bakery / coffee shop as well as the celebrated Queen’s Head pub

Thursday, 7 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Hauxton - pretty streamside walk
rural + good surfaces
proper beer drinkers pub and local bakery & coffee stop
easy street parking

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 43845 49410
Nearest postcode:: CB22 7PG
what3words:: weeknight.closes.collect

Start time:: 10:00 am

The Queens Head, Fowlmere Road, Newton. Parking available in sidestreet: Town Street CB22 7PE or the layby opposite pub

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