Old Mill Race

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Old Mill Race

Houghton Mill near Huntingdon This is the view, looking west. At this time the mill was a very popular youth hostel as well as a National Trust property. That arrangement ceased in 1982.

The image has been scanned with some difficulty from an underexposed Gratispool transparency from summer 1965.
Houghton Mill near Huntingdon Credit: Roger D Kidd

Old Mill Race, located in Huntingdonshire, is a picturesque area consisting of a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. This natural haven is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and offers a diverse range of habitats for various species of flora and fauna.

The lake is the centerpiece of Old Mill Race, spanning a significant area and surrounded by lush greenery. It provides a serene setting for boating and fishing activities, attracting both locals and tourists alike. The crystal-clear waters of the lake are home to several species of fish, including trout and perch, making it a prime spot for anglers.

Adjacent to the lake is a pool, a smaller body of water that serves as a breeding ground for amphibians and waterfowl. The pool's shallow waters and surrounding vegetation provide an ideal habitat for these creatures, ensuring their survival and reproduction.

A tranquil pond can also be found within Old Mill Race, acting as a watering hole for various animals. It serves as a vital water source for local wildlife, attracting mammals, birds, and insects seeking refreshment.

Finally, the area is encompassed by a freshwater marsh, characterized by its wetland vegetation and unique ecosystem. This marshland supports a rich biodiversity, providing a habitat for numerous species of plants and animals. It serves as a nesting site for water birds and is a vital part of the local ecosystem, acting as a natural filter for water and a breeding ground for aquatic organisms.

Old Mill Race in Huntingdonshire is a natural treasure, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and appreciate the beauty of its lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh.

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Old Mill Race Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.33072/-0.12207984 or Grid Reference TL2871. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houghton Mill near Huntingdon This is the view, looking west. At this time the mill was a very popular youth hostel as well as a National Trust property. That arrangement ceased in 1982.

The image has been scanned with some difficulty from an underexposed Gratispool transparency from summer 1965.
Houghton Mill near Huntingdon
This is the view, looking west. At this time the mill was a very popular youth hostel as well as a National Trust property. That arrangement ceased in 1982. The image has been scanned with some difficulty from an underexposed Gratispool transparency from summer 1965.
Houghton at Christmas The village shop, owned and run by the community, is well lit up for the festivities.
Houghton at Christmas
The village shop, owned and run by the community, is well lit up for the festivities.
Cow Lane to Godmanchester Nature Reserve
Cow Lane to Godmanchester Nature Reserve
Bridleway to Hemingford Abbots Across Godmanchester Eastside Common.
Bridleway to Hemingford Abbots
Across Godmanchester Eastside Common.
Sheep on Hemingford Meadow
Sheep on Hemingford Meadow
Houghton Meadows Species rich alkaline grassland managed as a Wildlife Trust reserve.
Houghton Meadows
Species rich alkaline grassland managed as a Wildlife Trust reserve.
Hemingford Grey, St James
Hemingford Grey, St James
Wild flowers blooming at Hemingford Meadow Boats on the River Great Ouse just visible in the distance.
Wild flowers blooming at Hemingford Meadow
Boats on the River Great Ouse just visible in the distance.
The River Great Ouse near Houghton
The River Great Ouse near Houghton
Houghton Lock: an aerial view On the River Ouse, 3km upstream from St Ives and adjacent to Houghton Mill. With a footbridge leading across from Hemingford Meadow to the mill.
Houghton Lock: an aerial view
On the River Ouse, 3km upstream from St Ives and adjacent to Houghton Mill. With a footbridge leading across from Hemingford Meadow to the mill.
Houghton Mill : an aerial view With the village of Houghton beyond. The mill is National Trust property
Houghton Mill : an aerial view
With the village of Houghton beyond. The mill is National Trust property
Church at Hemingford Grey As seen from a riverside path with the church reflected in the River Great Ouse.
Church at Hemingford Grey
As seen from a riverside path with the church reflected in the River Great Ouse.
Tree reflections, River Great Ouse Some birds can be seen near the top of the tallest tree in this photo.
Tree reflections, River Great Ouse
Some birds can be seen near the top of the tallest tree in this photo.
Tranquil riverside scene, River Great Ouse
Tranquil riverside scene, River Great Ouse
Sunset at Houghton
Sunset at Houghton
Houghton Mill reflected in the river
Houghton Mill reflected in the river
Weir on a non-navigable side-channel of the Great Ouse The navigable water lies on the far side of the green floating barriers.
Weir on a non-navigable side-channel of the Great Ouse
The navigable water lies on the far side of the green floating barriers.
Weir on a non-navigable side-channel of the Great Ouse
Weir on a non-navigable side-channel of the Great Ouse
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Old Mill Race is located at Grid Ref: TL2871 (Lat: 52.33072, Lng: -0.12207984)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.33072,-0.12207984
Historic: church
Note: Disused Church
Lat/Long: 52.3332704/-0.1261397
Post Office
Houghton Post Office
Addr Postcode: PE28 2AX
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Check Date: 2023-09-27
Ref Pol Id: 12289
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/3072304/houghton
Lat/Long: 52.333083/-0.1207149
Pub
Three Horseshoes Inn
Addr Postcode: PE28 2BE
Check Date: 2023-12-26
Wikidata: Q26421299
Lat/Long: 52.3330211/-0.1199355
Access: yes
Barrier: coupure
Width: 1.9
Lat/Long: 52.330888/-0.1207433
Pub
The Three Jolly Butchers
Wikidata: Q26421304
Lat/Long: 52.3342092/-0.1234805
Waterway: weir
Lat/Long: 52.3309732/-0.12044
Automated: no
Mechanical Driver: manual
Seamark Type: gate
Self Service: yes
Waterway: lock_gate
Lat/Long: 52.3303387/-0.1217783
Automated: semi
Gate Type: Gillotine
Mechanical Driver: electric_motor
Seamark Type: gate
Self Service: yes
Waterway: lock_gate
Lat/Long: 52.3304974/-0.1221154
Foot: permissive
Lat/Long: 52.3307415/-0.1191194
Bus Stop
The Clock Tower
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HHOUG007
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: The Clock Tower
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: The Clock Tower
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdpgjg
Naptan ShortCommonName: The Clock Tower
Naptan Street: The Green
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3330439/-0.1205526
Bus Stop
Ware Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HHOUG010
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Ware Lane
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Ware Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdpgjt
Naptan ShortCommonName: Ware Lane
Naptan Street: Huntingdon Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3344577/-0.1239826
Bus Stop
The Clock Tower
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HHOUG013
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: The Clock Tower
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: The Clock Tower
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdpgmd
Naptan ShortCommonName: The Clock Tower
Naptan Street: The Green
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3331336/-0.1202521
Bus Stop
Ware Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HHOUG014
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Ware Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Ware Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdpgmg
Naptan ShortCommonName: Ware Lane
Naptan Street: Huntingdon Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3343409/-0.1239875
Kayak Rental: portage
Lat/Long: 52.3306955/-0.1197317
Punt: portage
Lat/Long: 52.3305093/-0.1215157
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3270487/-0.1194978
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3271079/-0.1208231
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3276291/-0.1203564
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3272359/-0.1235324
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3292977/-0.1172021
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3290723/-0.1204913
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3273113/-0.1249449
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3288815/-0.1216114
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3291896/-0.1196426
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3271964/-0.1222068
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3296484/-0.1220995
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3294058/-0.1182801
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3291995/-0.1161399
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3312089/-0.1231189
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3304302/-0.1226065
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3324861/-0.1235093
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3319747/-0.1236978
Toilets
Access: yes
Changing Table: yes
Check Date: 2023-12-26
Fee: no
Operator: National Trust
Operator Type: charitable
Operator Wikidata: Q333515
Portable: no
Toilets Disposal: flush
Toilets Handwashing: yes
Toilets Position: seated
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.331164/-0.1202772
Public Bookcase
Houghton & Wyton Library
Booth: K6
Check Date: 2023-12-26
Colour: red
Disused Amenity: telephone
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Wikidata: Q26615417
Lat/Long: 52.3330648/-0.120496
Fixme: Not sure of where the path goes after this, could someone please finish this. Thanks.
Lat/Long: 52.3327261/-0.12823
Access: designated
Barrier: bollard
Bollard: fixed
Motor Vehicle: private
Lat/Long: 52.3312057/-0.1209197
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.3296037/-0.1183744
Boat Rental
Lat/Long: 52.3307684/-0.1209029
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.3310148/-0.1155976
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 52.3341354/-0.1238256
Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Check Date: 2023-12-26
Covered: no
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 52.3313832/-0.12006
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3349048/-0.1209006
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3349982/-0.1228076
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3339968/-0.1229122
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3339755/-0.1171535
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3339328/-0.1170301
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3339279/-0.1169899
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3326347/-0.1219735
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3325659/-0.1217723
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3317956/-0.1213029
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 52.3328918/-0.1206146
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.3328869/-0.1205328
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.3328943/-0.1206655
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 52.3329967/-0.1204764
Man Made: water_tap
Lat/Long: 52.3329951/-0.1204456
Cafe
Houghton Tea Room
Lat/Long: 52.3327935/-0.1202793
Potto Brown
Artwork Type: bust
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 52.332841/-0.1202511
Houghton Antiques
Shop: antiques
Lat/Long: 52.33285/-0.1201586
Post Box
Post Box Type: pillar
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.3328896/-0.1205779
Disused Amenity: post_box
Post Box Type: wall
Royal Cypher: GR
Lat/Long: 52.3328733/-0.1205004
Houghton Mill
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: hydro
Layer: -1
Note: National Trust
Power: generator
Wikidata: Q3031355
Lat/Long: 52.3309958/-0.1205843
Waterway: weir
Lat/Long: 52.3308233/-0.1206213
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 52.3306609/-0.1195277
Barrier: chain_and_floats
Boat: no
Lat/Long: 52.3308658/-0.1219815
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 52.3306647/-0.1219924
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3307949/-0.1217725
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 52.330723/-0.121886
Access: yes
Barrier: coupure
Lat/Long: 52.331042/-0.1205928
Barrier: entrance
Lat/Long: 52.3312134/-0.1201526
Access: customers
Door: yes
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3309375/-0.1207063
Access: customers
Door: hinged
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3309396/-0.1207139
Welcome to the Ouse Valley Way
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.3308327/-0.1209437
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3296758/-0.1201367
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 52.329229/-0.1188097
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 52.3303538/-0.1220315
Grit Bin
Access: private
Material: plastic
Seasonal: no
Lat/Long: 52.3306033/-0.1220436
Recycling
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 52.3312937/-0.1198836
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 52.3313017/-0.119899
Bench: yes
Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.3312814/-0.1192834
Bench: yes
Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.3312416/-0.1193212
Bench: yes
Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.3311728/-0.1196018
Bench: yes
Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.3312445/-0.1197534
Bench: yes
Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.3312872/-0.1198375
Vending Machine
Check Date: 2023-12-26
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 52.331364/-0.1200127
Check Date: 2023-12-26
Operator: National Trust
Operator Type: charitable
Operator Wikidata: Q333515
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 52.330945/-0.120662
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 52.3315603/-0.1196493
Man Made: manhole
Lat/Long: 52.331514/-0.128162
Man Made: manhole
Lat/Long: 52.3309715/-0.1283591
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