Village near Cambs with a pub serving a top-notch Sunday roast named one of the best places to live
Locals here are just ten minutes away from the headquarters of British horse racing
There’s no shortage of spots for countryside walks with picturesque views in and around Cambridgeshire. However, one region just outside of the county should be high on your list of places to visit this year if you fancy a stroll ending with a top-notch pub meal.
A car trip of just under 40 minutes will take you from Cambridge to Moulton, while those living in Cambridgeshire’s eastern regions – such as Burwell – can get there in just 20 minutes. With the village’s charming shops and historic houses, the journey is certainly worth it.
In fact, Moulton has made its way onto the group of the 300 best places to live in the UK, by lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos. It joins nine other Suffolk spots, including Bury St Edmunds, in gaining a position on the list.
Moulton is surrounded by the West Suffolk Hills. These could either be a destination for a hike or make for a beautiful backdrop for an easier wander around the village.
One option is a riverside ramble along the River Kennett, which runs through the village. Alongside quintessential countryside houses, a couple of which are topped with thatched rooves, the route by the river will bring you to an important local landmark.
Moulton Packhorse Bridge is a 20-metre medieval bridge made of flint and stone rubble. According to English Heritage, it is likely to have been used historically by horses and carts as well as packhorses.
Particularly if the weather is chilly, a cosy pub pitstop can be a great incentive to get out for a stroll. Moulton has just one pub, but it’s a lovely one.
The Packhorse Inn, just metres from the landmark bridge, is a five-star hotel and pub. It has an average of 4.7/5 stars from 702 Google reviews, with one happy customer who dined there recently reminiscing about the “excellent” food and “modern yet stylish” setting.