Mill View, St Mary’s Road, Ramsey

Introduction

On this page you can find information on:

• Local Area
• Walking
• Cycling
• Bus
• Rail
• Car Travel

Much of the information provided on this page is through website links to ensure that the information we give you is up to date. This information is up to date as of March 2026.

Local Area

There are several local amenities and facilities located within Ramsey, with Huntingdon providing access to a range more.

Mill View is surrounded by a supermarket, a doctors surgery and community centre all located within a 200m distance (approximately a 5 minute walk) from your new home.

Huntingdon Town Centre is located approximately 18km southwest of Ramsey and can be accessed by Dews Coaches bus service 305 which operate your local Great Whyte bus stop, located an approximate 8 minute walk from your home. This provides you with additional amenities and facilities such as Huntingdon Hinchingbrooke Hospital, local supermarkets, a range of shops, and a leisure centre.

Map of the Area

Walking

Benefits of walking!

• Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
  • Lowering anxiety and stress;
  • Boosting your energy and improving your mood; and
  • Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscle power.

Your new homes is located within a short distance from High Lode which is a river that runs in a north to south direction, approximately 300m east of your new home. There are many scenic walks located along High Lode, specifically the Ren Edge Trail which is a walked from Ramsey to Wistow, south of your home. This trail follows local Public Rights of Way routes to navigate you along the river and through to Wistow. Visit www.wildlifebcn.org to find out more.

Similarly, to have a closer look  at the Public Rights of Way which surround your home visit the Cambridge County Council website- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-culture/countryside-access/rights-of-way

An alternative way to begin walking within Ramsey is to join the local walking group Ramblers Association- to find out more information visit www.Cambridgeramblers.org

Cycling

The Benefits of Cycling!

• It saves you money;
• It’s an easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine;
• It’s good for your mental health;
• Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution; and
• Fresh air, freedom and fun.

Your home is located near to National Cycle Network (NCN) routes 12,51,53 and 63, with all running in the vicinity of your new home through Peterborough and Huntingdon. The map below displays where the local NCN routes can be joined around you. For more information on the NCN routes outlined above and more visit www.sustrans.org.uk to find out more.

Bus

• New Road bus stop is your local bus stops and are served by Dews Coaches services 31, 32, 301, 303 and 305.New Road bus stop is located on Great Whyte, an approximate 8 minute walk east of your home at the junction of New Road. (as shown on the local area map).

• The Stagecoach bus service 31 and Dews Coaches services X31, 32, 301 and 305 have been detailed within the table below to summarise your local bus network. For more information on your local bus providers and routes visit www.dewscoaches.com/local-bus-service.php  

Bus Service	Destinations	Frequency
X31 (Dews Coaches)	Peterborough – Pondersbridge – Ramsey	Monday – Saturday 07:32 (from 07:47 on Saturdays), every 2 hours until 19:17. No service on Sundays
301 (Dews Coaches)	Ramsey – Warboys -Somersham – Earith – St Ives	Monday – Saturday with services provided at 05:45 (not on Saturdays),06:30, 09:00,16:00. No service on Sundays
305 (Dews Coaches)	Huntingdon – Warboys – Ramsey	Monday – Friday 09:05, every 2 hours until 17:05. No service on weekends
32 (Dews Coaches)	March – Whittlesey – Ramsey	Monday – Saturday from 08:20, 12:35, 14:45. No service on Sundays

Why take the bus?

• The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine;
• Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination; and
• Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car.

Rail

Huntingdon Railway Station is your local rail station and is located south of Huntingdon Town Centre, approximately 4km from your home and accessible within a 18 minute cycle. Huntingdon Railway Station is operated by Great Northern Rail and National Rail services, the station is equipped with;

• a ticket office;
• cycle storage;
• ticket machine;
• car parking;
• step free access to all platforms; and
• toilets.

Visit the rail operators directly for more information on the facilities provided at Huntingdon Railway Station, Great Northern Rail (https://www.greatnorthernrail.com ) and National Rail (https://www.nationalrail.co.uk). You can access direct routes into London Kings Cross, Peterborough, and Cambridge from Huntingdon Railway Station with live updates on rail disruptions or change to destinations provided through Greater Northern Rail and National Rail websites.

Offers

• Purchasing a Network Railcard will give you up to a 1/3 off rail fares across the southeast (inc. London). Visit www.network-railcard.co.uk

Why take the train?

• Can relax or work on the go;
• Sometimes better value for money;
• Good for the planet;
• Faster;
• Flexibility; and
• Covered things go wrong (compensation etc).

Car Travel

Car Sharing

Car sharing is a great way to enjoy the benefits of a car without owning one. It also provides you with the opportunity to engage and meet people within your area that are making a similar journey, local car sharing providers like LiftShare allow you to find people to car share with.

Another benefit of car sharing includes saving money by sharing costs with other people – a commuter can typically save around £1,000 a year by car-sharing. Reduce stress and cut your carbon footprint at the same time. 

• Visit the LiftShare website for more details on how you can become a part of your local car-sharing community, http://www.liftshare.com

Car club

An alternative way to save on the cost of owning your own vehicle would be to join a car club. This allows you to enjoy the freedom of having a car without the cost of running one. 

• Enterprise is a pay as you go car hire scheme, with 1500 vehicle locations in the UK. Enterprise is a great way to get around your local area for day trips or work events at a fraction of the price of owning your own vehicle. Book by phone or simply book online. https://www.enterprisecarclub.co.uk/gb/en/programs/regions/east-of-england/cambridge.html

Electric Vehicles

Considering the national move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!

Electric and hybrid vehicles are more affordable than you think and can offer remarkable benefits such as:

• Lower / no fuel costs;
• Lower / no emissions tax;
• Lower maintenance costs; and
• Eco-friendly with no emissions.

Zapmap provides useful information on public charging points. There are three charging point identified by Zapmap to be located near you;

• Tesco Ramsey
• Doddington Hospital
• Huntingdon Multistorey Car Park

Visit the ZapMap website to find more local charging points, www.zap-map.com/live/   

Efficient Driving Tips

Still need to drive your own car? There are many ways to help your fuel efficiency, which in turn saves you money on your fuel bill. Why not try some of the following techniques:

• Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes;
• Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly;
• Limit the use of your air conditioning;
• Check your tyres are fully inflated; and
• Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption.

Taxi

Ramsey Travel is located within Ramsey Town Centre approximately 950m east of your home, which is an approximate 13-minute walk, and provides you with access to a local taxi service, this is an alternative mode of transport.

Home Delivery Services

Why not try out your local home delivery services which allow you to do your weekly food shopping from the comfort of your own home. Tesco is located an approximate 4-minute walk from your home. If you don’t want to carry your shopping home, why don’t you make use of the delivery service that Tesco offer and have your shopping delivered to you.

Visit the Tesco websites and secure your delivery slot for your next food shop! https://www.tesco.com/groceries/