Huntingdon to St Ives 

Huntingdon, which is now, known as St. Ives has been inhabited since the Stone Age but was originally called Slepe (meaning muddy). It was not until 1050, when a priory dedicated to St. Ivo was built and pilgrims followed that St. Ives came into being.

A footpath runs through the valley of the river Great Ouse from St Neots, it goes through many small villages including, Godmanchester, Houghton, St Ives, Holywell and Earith. On the way you will pass through many picturesque and historical villages as well as conservation areas which are very rich in natural flora. Around the several lochs, which are on the route, the river becomes very busy with leisure cruisers especially in the summer.

There are plenty of attractive, old buildings to admire ranging from thatched or gabled properties to fine Georgian buildings. In total there are over 130 listed buildings. One of the finest landmarks is the 13th century road bridge at the Huntingdon end of the causeway.