Houghton Activities

Cycling trail

Houghton Mill, St Ives and the Hemingfords Cycle Route - Cambridgeshire

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Enjoy a couple of hours delightful cycling through picturesque meadows from Houghton Mill to the historic town of St Ives and back through the charming villages of Hemingford Grey and Hemingford Abbots.

Easy
1 hour 30 mins
5.7 miles (9.15km)

Activity feature

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. Warm up in the tea room with a hot drink and a bite to eat.

Exterior view of Houghton Mill on the River Ouse

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)

Cycling trail

Houghton Mill, Huntingdon and Godmanchester Cycle Route

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Enjoy a couple of hours delightful cycling from Houghton Mill to the historic towns of Huntingdon and Godmanchester.

Easy
2 hours
6.6 miles (10.6km)

Activity feature

Cycling, Walking

Autumn at Houghton Mill

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Houghton Mill, whether you enjoy walking through the changing colours, watching flour being freshly milled or are looking for a tranquil stay on the campsite.

River Great Ouse at St Ives Cambridgeshire

Walking trail

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.