Back in March we reported that as part of the Great Ouse Valley Trust’s work to replace all of the information boards through Cambridgeshire, a new one would be created for Huntingdon. We are delighted to report that it is now installed and to be found where the long-distant footpath arrives at Bromholme Lane from Buckden Marina, and then turns right into Portholme Meadow. The new panel tempts walkers to try the circular walk by continuing down the Lane into Hinchingbrooke Country Park. From there it details a route via Hinchingbrooke House into the town centre, before re-joining the Ouse Valley Way via Portholme Meadow. It includes examples of the flora and fauna to be spotted along the way plus fascinating illustrated notes on Hinchingbrooke House, the Cromwell Museum and other significant buildings, plus details of early uses of the meadow.

This has been the biggest project completed so far for the Trust. For this new Huntingdon board it acknowledges the early assistance received from Town Councillors Steve McAdam and Mike Baker, and County Councillor Peter Downes. Coral Walton of Coral Design Management worked closely with Trustees to create the refreshing design and beautiful illustrations of all the panels. The Trustees provided the text under the eye of local experts Dr Pat Doody of the Wildlife Trust, Maurice Hanslow of the Houghton & Wyton History Society, and Liz Davies of the Neots Museum. The Trust is grateful for funding from Highways England’s A14 Legacy Fund delivered by Cambridgeshire County Council.

L-R The GOVT Chair Graham Campbell looks on while
Craig and Steve from Create Signs install the board