St Ives Bridge and Chapel – Buckden Towers and Gardens loop from Broughton

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St Ives Bridge and Chapel – Buckden Towers and Gardens loop from Broughton

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St Ives Bridge and Chapel – Buckden Towers and Gardens loop from Broughton

03:18

57.1km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Godmanchester Eastside Common

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.54 km

Houghton Mill National Trust Café

Highlight • Cafe

Houghton Mill National Trust cafe. Outside seating NO toilets, tea expensive, limited menu. OK but better stops in Houghton and St Ives.

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11.5 km

The Thicket

Nature Reserve

13.1 km

The Commute Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cycle cafe.

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13.5 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Built in 1414 . St Ives Bridge is one of only 4 bridges in England that incorporates a Chapel.
St Ives has plenty of places to pick up some refreshments.

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16.0 km

The Cock, Hemingford Grey

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub with a cozy bar area and well kept beer.

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17.6 km

Thatched Cottages of Hemingford Abbots

Highlight • Settlement

A street with thatched houses at the side They look beautiful.

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19.2 km

Godmanchester Eastside Common Path

Highlight • Trail

Nice tarmac surface, but can be flooded in places at times

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29.4 km

Buckden Towers and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Buckden Towers, comprising the Great Tower, walls and grounds, are all that remains of Buckden Palace which dates from 1479. The site of the Palace is over 900 years old …

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34.0 km

Grafham Trout Community Pub & Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely little village pub selling local ale.
Opening times are limited.
Thurs 18:00 - 22:00
Fri 18:00 - 23:00
Sat 13:00 - 23:00
Sun. 13:00 - 19:00

Should they be closed there is a lovely little community shop next door.

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