Buckden Towers and Gardens – The Willows Café loop from Buckden
Buckden Towers and Gardens – The Willows Café loop from Buckden
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Buckden Towers and Gardens – The Willows Café loop from Buckden
00:57
16.4km
70m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 13, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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777 m
View of St. Mary's Church and Gatehouse from the Cemetery
Highlight • Monument
965 m
Buckden Towers and Gardens
Highlight • Historical Site
Historically, Buckden has played an unhappy role. Henry VIII's first wife Katherine of Aragon was locked up here for not producing a male heir. A few years after Katherine's death Henry, took his fifth wife, Catherine Howard there to escape the plague in London.
However, it was during their stay at Buckden that Henry accused his new young wife of adultery with Thomas Culpeper, eventually leading to her execution.
Buckden Towers are privately owned and have conference room and retreat facilities, self-catering apartments and a tea-room.
Tip by
1.12 km
The George Hotel, Buckden
Highlight • Pub
However, there are 2 other pubs with 10m of the George amazing for a small village.
I will sacrifice myself and visit all 3 so you can decide which is the best rest stop for you.
Tip by
5.58 km
Grafham Trout Community Pub & Shop
Highlight • Rest Area
Opening times are limited.
Thurs 18:00 - 22:00
Fri 18:00 - 23:00
Sat 13:00 - 23:00
Sun. 13:00 - 19:00
Should they be closed there is a lovely little community shop next door.
Tip by
11.4 km
The Willows Café
Highlight • Cafe
I suggested the bike rack at the front was reinstated as cyclists like this cafe and it has been. Lots of new things on menu including great soup and sausage rolls are excellent.
Jan 2025 update. Under new ownership and refurbished. Bike rack has been removed but still places to secure your bike and visible from inside. Toilets upgraded. I was told that the rear garden was next to be worked on and have tables and chairs. There is a new menu with more cooked food such as bacon rolls (I had one and excellent) and full english as well as cakes. Veg options as well. Good coffee and pots of tea. So good upgrade all in all and worth a visit. A short distance (600m) from NCN12 as previos comment. thewillowscafe.uk/menu
Tip by
16.3 km
A1 Cycle Path, Buckden
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
16.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.5 km
4.83 km
808 m
125 m
109 m
Surfaces
14.1 km
2.01 km
252 m
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