A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Nearby: Huntingdonshire
'The Friends Group aims to help the rangers in their work of maintaining and improving the park. We aim to promote the use and enjoyment of Hinchingbrooke Country Park and organise ...
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'Open grassland, meadows, woodlands and lakes ... with a wealth of wildlife everywhere.'
'Great variety in this walk, with lovely old houses at Houghton and Godmanchester, lots of river and lakeside walking with plenty of wildlife, and if it's a nice warm day great value at Bellman ...
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'Although quite a long walk it doesn't seem so, a stop in Godmanchester for a snack or lunch turning the route into two walks each of 4 miles.'
John McKinnie
'Follow this amazing survival story of a mill that was almost demolished, then saved by the local villagers and restored to working order to carry on the tradition of milling on this site for over ...
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'Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this 8 mile walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley. Starting at Houghton, the last working mill on the Great Ouse, discover the sites of many of the lost historic mills in this part of Huntingdonshire.'
'An easy walk beside the Great Ouse river to the attractive village of Houghton and its restored water mill, returning through water meadows and a nature reserve.'
'In recent times, rapid growth had again taken place, but the centre of Huntingdon retains its character as a county market town, and has 150 properties listed as being of Special Architectural ...
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'Due to its position on the Great North Road, Huntingdon developed into a major coaching centre in the 16th and 17th centuries. The opening of the Great Northern line in 1850 meant that rail travel superceded travel by road, and this, coupled with the agricultural depression, led to a period of decline ...'
'The Great War - Between the Lines project is a co-operation between 16 partners in the UK, Northern France and Belgium. The project aims to facilitate cross-border activities which wi ...
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'Huntingdon played a significant role in the First World War. Many troops were stationed in Huntingdon, wounded soldiers were treated here and the Portholme Aerodrome Company contributed to the development of aviation. This map shows locations that would have been of importance during the war and places of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice'
Parks, Nature Reserves and Green Spaces around and about Huntingdon. There should also be access here to an extensive Huntingdonshire District Council Countryside Guide - but note that this is dated 2008.
Member of the Ramblers - Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Area Grouping
'Paxton Pits Nature Reserve is open to the public all day, every day. A detailed map in the car park shows the trails and public footpaths around the reserve. Leaflets and maps are ...
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'75 hectares of lakes, meadow, grassland, scrub and woodland next to the River Great Ouse where you can enjoy a wealth of wildlife all year round.'
'Although a longer walk, with a snack or meal at Houghton Mill cafe it seems much shorter. In addition it's a very peaceful walk with great variety and a lovely village. One of my favourites.'
John McKinnie
'The village gave its name to Stilton cheese. Previously the most widely accepted explanation was that the cheese came down to be sold at the coaching inns in Stilton...
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'A delightful walk starting from the quaint village of Kimbolton, best known for its castle which was the sad final home of King Henry VIII's first queen, Catherine of Aragon. This charming walk meanders across the exquisite Cambridgeshire countryside and passes through the castle parkland on the last leg.'
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