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Huntingdonshire Cycle Route 12 Bluntisham (E) Introduction The church has a polygonal apse and the Rectory has a 17th century doorway, re-used in a 19th century front. Distance 27m/43km, or as little as 18m/29km The barograph memorial, in the centre of the village, was Start Point St Ives built in 1911. This instrument measures atmospheric OS Map Landranger 142 Peterborough, pressure and temperature, and the graphs can be seen. 153, Bedford and Huntingdon, An inscription under the roof tells of its origin. 154, Cambridge and Newmarket Earith (F) This interesting ride explores a little known corner of Huntingdonshire. Stone signposts, a holy well, a haunted inn, Along the A1123 are the southern ends of the Old and an earthwork from the Civil War and the great fen drainage The Bridge & Chapel, St Ives New Bedford Rivers, the main parts of the fen drainage system are just some of the things encountered. The 17th system constructed by engineer Cornelius Vermuyden in century fen drains were designed without the aid of aerial the 17th century. Note the memorial to the airmen killed surveys and computers, and dug without mechanical plant. The Norris Museum tells the story of Huntingdonshire. A in a nearby aerial collision in January 1942 during World Hursting Stone, one of the three surviving Hundred stones War II. Near Bluntisham and Somersham we find some orchards - a of Huntingdonshire, was moved here in 1952. All Saints change from the countryside in the earlier and later parts of church, at the west end of the town had its spire Along the track here beside the Old Bedford River and to the ride. demolished by an aircraft colliding with it in World War I. the right, is The Bulwark - an earthwork dating from the Civil War built for the defence of the river crossing. For those from outside the area the chance to explore St Ives is an added bonus. Needingworth Road (B) The ride is described as a basic circuit with optional (but Somersham (G) highly recommended) detours so as to allow riders to create At the second roundabout, on the by-pass is a direction stone indicating the mileage to a variety of towns. In World War II, there was a grass airfield near here to the a length of ride which suits them. south west. Originally designed as a decoy airfield, a A word of warning - some of the roads are busy, but it would be dummy to deflect enemy attacks from the operational a pity to miss out on an interesting ride because of these short Holywell (C) airfields nearby. Later in the war it was used for practising stretches of road. Their use has been minimised, and with night time landings and take-offs in enemy occupied reasonable care they can be used safely. In particular, the short This picturesque riverside village, which dates back to Europe. At the junction with the St Ives Road is another stretch of A141 has a wide grass verge which can be walked. Roman times, is worth exploring. It is a “ring” village. direction stone - this one is dated 1773. Cover photo shows Holywell Village The well which gives the village its name is in the Oldhurst (H) churchyard. It has associations with St Ivo, who gave his Manor Farm is a Jacobean manor house. The church is name to St Ives. There is an annual well-dressing small, towerless and Early English (1180 – 1275). ceremony on the weekend nearest to the feast of St. John Points of Inte re st the Baptist, June 24th. At the other end of the village is The Old Ferryboat Inn. It is reputed to be haunted by Juliet Tewsley on March 17th, St Ives (A) who committed suicide in 1050, and whose tombstone is inside the inn. The town is famous for the rare 15th century chapel on the beautiful bridge, one of only 3 such chapels in the country. Note also the 18th century Bridge House on the Needingworth (D) south side of the river. Near the War Memorial is the village lockup, built in Oliver Cromwell lived in the town for some years in the 1838. In the High Street, near Silver Lane are two fire 17th century. His statue is on Market Hill. hooks, once used to pull burning thatch from houses. At Overcote Ferry, is the 300-year-old Pike and Eel Inn. Somersham Broughton (I) There are many interesting houses to be seen in this Getting Here… village, including one with Flemish gables. On the village green is a lockup. Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 Huntingdonshire RAF Wyton (J) Bus & Coach Enquiries: 08705 808080 This airfield is one of the few which date from before World War II, and one of even fewer which are still in Traveline (bus/coach/rail): 0870 6082608 Cycle Ride 12 – 27m/43km action today. In 1942, the RAF Pathfinder Force was established here, and there is now a Pathfinder Force St Ives & Oldhurst museum. Visits are by appointment only. Apply to the Station Commander, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon, PE28 2HL. Huntingdon Tourist Information Tel: 01480 388588 Fax: 01480 388591 Email: [email protected] Houghton (K) St Neots Tourist Information Centre The large 17th century water mill is National Trust The Old Court, 8 New Street property and was at one time a Youth Hostel. Milling days St Neots, Cambs PE19 1AE are held here most Sunday afternoons. The village Tel: 01480 388788 Fax: 01480 388791 contains many 16th and 17th century houses. Note the Email: [email protected] bust facing the thatched clock tower and pump. This is of Potto Brown, a local miller and a Quaker philanthropist. Electronic Tourist Information Kiosks: Huntingdon St Benedict’s Court, Huntingdon Ramsey Great Whyte, Ramsey Wyton (L) St Ives Market Hill, St Ives This little village is worth the short detour to the left on For details of accommodation vacancies, contact Huntingdon Road. The Three Jolly Butchers is a 17th Huntingdon or St Neots Tourist Information, or century inn. The churchyard is to the left, just beyond the Huntingdonshire Association for Tourism’s Vacancy Three Jolly Butchers, and the gates carry the crest of the Line Tel: 0870 2254858 (national rate call). Royal Air Force. It includes many graves of airmen from RAF Wyton who were killed in service. If you require a large print version of this information, please contact The Raptor Foundation (M) Huntingdon Tourist Information. Along the B1040 is The Raptor Foundation, a bird of prey sanctuary and hospital. It is open all year. www.huntsleisure.org Woodhurst Village (N) Produced and published by Huntingdonshire District Council in 2006. Every Drift Through Time... A very pretty “ring” effort has been made to ensure accuracy in this publication, but no liability can be accepted by the District Council for any omissions or inaccuracies. village worth exploring. As changes can occur after publication date, it is advisable to check the The church has a shingled information with the establishments concerned. oak turret. Huntingdonshire District Council 2006 © The Raptor Foundation www.huntsleisure.org 3 Needingworth to Colne 5 Colne to Pidley (J) main gate, and soon turn right into Mere Way (signposted Houghton), to its end. Turn left on the A1123 Continue through the village to where this road rejoins If you omit the Earith detour, keep forward to the B1050, The Route and immediately right to HOUGHTON (K). It is worth the by-pass (A1123) This is a busy road – take care! Turn then turn left to SOMERSHAM (G) to join the B1089 making a detour right to WYTON (L). Otherwise keep 1 St Ives to Needingworth right to BLUNTISHAM (E). Take the first turn on the left through the village to PIDLEY (The Mad Cat). forward into Mill Street to Houghton Mill. Pass through Leave ST IVES (A) on Needingworth Road. At a T-junction (High Street). Bear right past the barograph memorial the mill and over the lock and then cross the meadow with the A1123 (still Needingworth Road) turn right. At a and take the next left towards Colne. If you intend to use and river bridge to enter HEMINGFORD ABBOTS on double roundabout (B) keep forward on the A1123, the short cut (see below) soon turn left again. Otherwise Pidley to St Ives 6 Meadow Lane. At the end turn left to return to ST IVES. using the shared cycleway/footpath. At a further keep going forward to COLNE. At The Mad Cat keep forward to OLDHURST (H), another 1 roundabout, about ⁄2 mile ahead, where the bypass quiet “ring” village worth a little exploration. Leave the starts, take the second exit to NEEDINGWORTH. The Earith detour (3 miles - optional, but village on the road towards Woodhurst (so as to Possible short cut 4 recommended) minimise the ride on the A141) and at a T-junction turn From Bluntisham to near Oldhurst: If you intend to ride this detour turn right into East right to the A141 (This road is very busy - take care!). Turn The Needingworth detours 1 left on this road for ⁄4 mile (walking on the grass verge) This omits 2 miles, and it gives the opportunity to visit 2 (4 miles - optional, but recommended) Street, near The Green Man public house. Soon, at a T- junction turn right on the B1050 to EARITH. At the A1123 and then right to BROUGHTON (I). Turn left by the church the Raptor Foundation (M) minimising the distance In the village turn right to HOLYWELL (C). Retrace to 1 (towards The Raveleys) for nearly 1 mile to a crossroads, ridden on the B1089.
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