We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and slightly older, offering led walks and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
This walk is for up to 25 people, including the walk leader.
A fairly flat walk around St. Neots along the River Great Ouse, the Great North Road and to the villages west of St. Neots passing some historic landmarks along the way. We will begin our walk from Riverside Park Car Park and start walking along the River Great Ouse. As we trek along the Ouse Valley Walk, we will be able to get some views over the river of the former site of Eaton Socon Castle.
We will then cross over the river into Eaton Socon and walk past the Eaton Socon Cage, a 19th century lock-up just off the Great North Road. We will have the opportunity to stop for a quick break and take photos of the historic landmark.
After strolling along the old Great North Road, we will trek across some scenic countryside where if we’re lucky, we might spot the odd deer or two. We will cross some arable farmlands towards the village of Duloe. Afterwards, we have the option to stop and view Willow Row Barrow, a modern version of an ancient burial mound, used as a resting place for crematorium urns. Then, we will cross the old A45 road and stop for lunch in the village of Hail Weston where there will be an optional pub stop at the Royal Oak, before continuing our walk back towards St. Neots.
After crossing some more fantastic rural scenery, we will rejoin the Great North Road before passing the village of Little Paxton. We will cross over the Great Ouse again via Paxton Bridge where we will continue our final stretch of walking through St. Neots common. Here, we will rejoin the Ouse Valley Walk where you will experience some nice scenery of the St. Neots skyline and the river with hopefully some spectacular wildlife to observe.
Once we reach the town centre, there is an optional pub stop at the Bridge House where our walk will finish. If you want to head straight back to the start point, just head over St. Neots Bridge where you will reach the Riverside Car Park to the left.
Dogs are welcome, on a lead.
Booking your place: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited. Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.
This is a circular walk
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous.
Book your place via the Stag Walkers Meetup group by clicking the ‘Attend’ button on the event page. If the walk is full, click ‘join waitlist’ and you will be added if a place becomes available. If you’re on the waitlist, please check back regularly to see if you have been added to the attending list.
If you have any questions or need to contact the leader about the walk, please post on the Meetup event page.
Please:
DO NOT book onto a walk unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.
UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the walk and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.
DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying a walk if it is fully booked.
*TAKE NOTE that if you no-show and/or cancel after the booking closing deadline three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.*
Bring a packed lunch / snacks and drinks, and optionally a basic first aid kit & hand sanitiser.
For more information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.
We are a Ramblers group, non members are welcome to try us out for two or three free walks before joining Ramblers as a full member.
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they become a full member. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate in person or online.
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE.
Riverside Park Car Park, 26 The Paddock, Eaton Ford, St. Neots, Cambs PE19 7SA. Parking is free.
