Grafham Water – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

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Grafham Water – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

Moderate

riders

Grafham Water – Houghton Mill loop from Houghton Meadows Nature Reserve

02:15

40.0km

160m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 48 m for 128 m

After 33.9 km for 81 m

After 39.7 km for 299 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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17.1 km

Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

Best done anti clockwise, which not only is naturally faster but also means you don't accidentally miss an important section easily missed going clockwise, if missed the result is hitting the main road for 1.5mile.

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17.2 km

Valve Tower

Highlight • Structure

17.3 km

Valve Tower at Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

Built in the 1960s, the Valve Tower at Grafham Water is space age in design. It houses the equipment used to regulate the flow of water. The reservoir was built …

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17.4 km

Grafham Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Grafham Water is a site of Special scientific Interest covering almost 2000 acres. Built in 1965, it is the 8th largest reservoir in England. The lake hosts a water sport …

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21.1 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

Chinese Bridge, Godmanchester

Highlight • River

Attractive bridge over the River

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35.4 km

Godmanchester Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Godmanchester Pump Track is located in the skatepark at Judiths Field in Godmanchester and was constructed by Clark & Kent Contractors and is suitable for all levels of ability and all ages.

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39.9 km

Houghton Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the last remaining working watermill on the River Great Ouse. A mill has been here for nearly 1,000 years and is currently cared for by the National Trust. …

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40.0 km

End point

Parking

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