Houghton Activities at Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Houghton Mill in the Spring
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Walking

What to expect from your visit to Houghton Mill

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

The watermill is open for pre-booked guided tours on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Join us on Sundays for a new self-led Meet the Miller experience. The car park is open daily between 8.30am-4pm and the tea-room is open Wednesday-Sunday between 10am-4pm. Find out how to make the most of your visit.

Family enjoying a picnic in front of Houghton Mill
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Cycling

Family-friendly things to do at Houghton Mill

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Explore the historic watermill, cycle off on a scenic bike ride, take a boat trip along the river or enjoy a relaxing picnic, Houghton Mill has lots of family-friendly activities to keep all ages happy.

View across river and meadows
Walking trail

Houghton Mill - Houghton Meadows walk, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Follow this circular walk across the water meadows and over the Ouse valley landscape as you discover the history of the local area.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour 15 mins
  • 1.75 miles (2.8km)
Houghton Mill in the winter
Walking trail

Huntingdon and Godmanchester walk, Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this eight mile walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley.

  • Easy
  • 3 hours
  • 8.0 miles (12.85km)
Autumn walk Houghton Mill
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Walking

Winter at Houghton Mill

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows campsite are now closed for the winter, but the river and woods are still wonderful to explore out of season. You can warm up in the tea room with a hot drink and a delicious treat.

Houghton Mill in the autumn
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Walking

Autumn at Houghton Mill

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Houghton Mill is the perfect base for walks along the river, cycling through villages and exploring the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside this Autumn.

River Great Ouse at St Ives Cambridgeshire
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St Ives and The Hemingfords walk, Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

On this walk through the delightful Ouse valley landscape, discover the history of the charming market town of St Ives, returning through the unspoilt villages of The Hemingfords.

  • Easy
  • 2 hours
  • 5.0 miles (8.0km)
View of Houghton Mill across the mill pond and wildflowers
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Canoeing and kayaking, Cycling, Walking

Summer at Houghton Mill

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Houghton Mill is a perfect spot for picnics, walking, cycling and canoeing in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside this summer. You can explore rivers, meadows, picturesque villages and finish off at our tea room for an ice cream, hot drink or delicious cream tea.

Family in canoes sailing down river
Canoeing trail

Houghton Mill - Trout Stream Loop

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Enjoy a delightful paddle from Houghton Mill down the Houghton Trout Stream to Hemingford Lock and then return on the River Great Ouse.

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour
  • 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Family in canoes sailing down river
Canoeing trail

Canoeing from Houghton Mill to St Ives

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Enjoy a couple of hours delightful canoeing through picturesque meadows from Houghton Mill to the historic town of St Ives (and back again).

  • Moderate
  • 2 hours
  • 5.5 miles (8.85km)