Top tearooms and related walks

Regular readers of Cambridgeshire Walks will know a strategic snack somewhere along the route is a must. If not packing a picnic, an attractive tearoom makes any walk all the more enjoyable. So here are Cambridgeshire Walks favourite stopping off spots. Even better, below each are links to walks that take you right to them.

Houghton Mill Tearoom


Outdoor seating with a view overlooking the mill pond. The cream tea is delicious. There's even a savoury version, with cheese scone, mascarpone and onion jam. All scones are cooked on the premises and fresh. Try any of the following walks.

Houghton Meadows and the River Great Ouse (3 miles, 6,600 steps)

Houghton to Godmanchester Nature Reserve (4 miles, 8,800 steps)

St Ives to Houghton via Wyton on the Hill (6 miles, 13,200 steps)

St Ives to Hemingford Abbots (6 miles, 13,200 steps)

Houghton to Godmanchester (7 miles, 15,400 steps)

Tom's Cakes

The shop is located in a 19th century former toll house that has been very stylishly renovated. Also seats outside to watch the world go by. Great range and quality of cakes, snacks and coffee, all at reasonable prices. The paninis are delicious, savoury quiches a meal in themselves. Try any of the following walks.

Hemingford Meadow (2 miles, 4,400 steps)

Wilhorn Meadow to the Guided Busway (3 miles, 6.600 steps)

The Willows Cafe


The warm cheese scone with chutney and butter is a meal in itself. Great home made sausage rolls. Wide range of delicious cakes. The garden is particularly nice and cosy to sit in. Try any of the following walks.

Brampton Wood (up to 3 miles, 6,600 steps) 

Brampton Circular Walk (4 miles, 8,800 steps) (Note comment at bottom of this walk)