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Houghton House Ruins – King's Wood loop from Ampthill

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Houghton House Ruins – King's Wood loop from Ampthill

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Houghton House Ruins – King's Wood loop from Ampthill

02:08

7.85km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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750 m

View from Greensand Ridge, Ampthill Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside and a diverse range of flora and fauna at Ampthill Park.

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942 m

Pillbox Near Houghton House

Highlight • Historical Site

About 28,000 pillboxes were built in 1940 as part of Britain's anti invasion preparations.

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974 m

View of the Surrounding Countryside

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2.09 km

Houghton House Ruins

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The hollowed walls of Houghton House are a ghost of their former elegance. Built in the 17th century for the Dowager Countess of Pembroke, the house reflected Jacobean and Classical …

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2.86 km

Clover Field

Highlight • Natural

5.12 km

King's Wood

Highlight • Forest

A nice little walk in boots or trainers. Keep to the paths signposted although a slight detour around the cow field - cows and calves - I felt was wise …

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7.75 km

Ampthill Market Square

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Ampthill is a picturesque, Georgian, small market town - a great place to stop if you're passing through. The town has various cafes and pubs all with lovely food and …

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7.77 km

Surfin Café, Ampthill

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Really lovely cafe in the Ampthill market square. Gets busy at the weekends.

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7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

2.56 km

731 m

435 m

377 m

Surfaces

6.46 km

703 m

500 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Houghton House Ruins – King's Wood loop from Ampthill

View from Greensand Ridge, Ampthill Park

Pillbox Near Houghton House

View of the Surrounding Countryside

Houghton House Ruins

Clover Field

King's Wood

Ampthill Market Square

Surfin Café, Ampthill

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