Explore Horseheath through a range of topics: medieval landmarks, the history of the Alington family, and opportunities for cycling and walking trips. These include the base of a stone cross, Horseheath Halls, public rights of way and an 80 km cycling route. Horseheath Market also offers a reason to plan your visit: it is held on various Saturdays throughout the year. Decide which of these interests you would like to focus on during your stay.

Local history and the Alington family

The Churchyard Cross in Horseheath is the medieval base of a limestone cross. Inside All Saints’ Church are stone and polished alabaster tombs of the Alington family. These two landmarks have different points of focus: one is part of the structure of a cross, while the other relates to family history and the design of tombs.

At Horseheath Hall, too, it is important to distinguish between the original hall and the new hall. The original hall was the home of the Alington family and was visited by Queen Elizabeth I. The new Horseheath Hall was begun in the 1660s. Its façade was 140 feet wide; it had four storeys and around 300 windows. The Queen’s visit relates to the original hall, while the measurements refer to the new one. This helps distinguish the two historical details in terms of both time and subject.

Cycling route and public rights of way

The 80 km “Balsham via Castle Camps and Horseheath” cycling route passes through Castle Camps and Horseheath. A short section runs off-road. If you are planning this ride, check current route conditions before setting off, as they can change. The stated distance and the off-road section are specific details to consider when planning your own ride.

Another route detail concerns the Roman road: it runs through Horseheath and leads to Worts Causeway in Cambridge. Horseheath also has public rights of way, including footpaths, bridleways and byways. For clarity, consider these details separately: the Roman road is described in terms of its destination in Cambridge, while the named cycling route passes through Castle Camps and Horseheath. The public rights of way, in turn, include several types of path.

Planning your market visit and journey

Horseheath Market offers fresh fruit and vegetables, jams and pickles, cheese, homemade baked goods and craft stalls. It is held on various Saturdays throughout the year. Further dates for 2026 were still awaiting confirmation, so check the current listing before travelling. If visiting the market is important to your trip, first choose the Saturday you would like to go.

Horseheath is served by local bus routes 13, 13A and 13X. Routes and timetables can change, so check the current timetable for your travel date. If you would like to combine a market Saturday with a bus journey, check the details for that specific day. This way, you can plan around the actual market dates and the current bus services.

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