This village is also home to two pubs, as well as some scenic walks
A village situated in Cambridgeshire has all the hallmarks of a classic chocolate-box setting. Elton, approximately seven miles outside of Peterborough, is home to a collection of truly enchanting thatched cottages and Grade II listed buildings. The village’s postcard-worthy charm is matched by its stunning countryside setting, offering scenic views and ample opportunities to go on a bike ride, or a leisurely stroll.
Komoot, where you can find walking routes, offers a 5.69-mile hike, called the Fotheringhay to Elton loop via the River Nene, where you can spot some spectacular views along the way. The loop starts and ends in the village of Fotheringhay, and takes in views of Warmington Mill, and Fotheringhay Castle standing tall above the River Nene, before continuing down Duck Street to reach one of Elton’s beautiful pubs, The Crown Inn.
Here, at The Crown Inn, walkers can enjoy award-winning food and a well-earned drink from their wide selection. This family-run, country inn also offers five-star accommodation with a bed and breakfast.
Their restaurant, which has a 4.3 rating out a possible five on Tripadvisor, serves homemade, traditional food and prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality.
One happy diner captioned their review on Tripadvisor as “I’d love to go every week” and said: “We went for Sunday lunch. The roast dinner was excellent and the veg perfect! Not too al dente and the cauliflower cheese was epic.”
Another reviewer wrote: “Fabulous delicious quality Sunday roast lunch generous portion size and all with great service. We will definitely be back.”
If that wasn’t temptation enough, the village also has another lovely countryside pub that you can visit called The Black Horse.
According to Komoot, the walk takes around two hours and 20 minutes and is considered a ‘moderate hike’. The site advises that good fitness is required and the route is made up of mostly accessible paths. The starting point is right next to the car park at The Falcon Inn in Fotheringhay, which is convenient if you are driving to the area. If you do not want to do the whole route, you may wish to complete a small section of it instead.