East Farndon, East Farndon, Northamptonshire LE16 9SH

Description:

This natural spring water in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England is believed to have healing and therapeutic properties. The high TDS contents of the water make it a popular choice for natural healing. The water is slightly basic, but very few people have tested the water for drinking purposes. Since the spring is located in a cave, it may not be easily available to people who are unable to do a bit of climbing and walking. The spring comes out from a man-made cave and is the source of medieval fishing ponds located just off the Larklands.

The water contains several mineral salts and has a TDS of 550. This spring is available to the public and free to use. Visitors may choose to visit this spring at any time.

Where can I find spring water?

The correct coordinates are 52.31887846543794, -0.038579607621714584  and the nearest address is Holywell Ponds, Larklands, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6SS. You may not be able to reach the spring by car since the terrain is not plain, and needs one to do a bit of climbing and walking.

Directions:

The Holy Well Mineral Spring may not be accessed by car. You can park your car in the village, and walk towards the spring. The village is about 6 miles east of Huntingdon, in the civil parish of Holywell-cum-Needingworth. It is located in the district of  Huntingdonshire and holds quite a lot of historical significance for England.

More details:

The spring is in a local cave that has a manual gate and is often locked for safety purposes. There used to be a tunnel a long time back, but authorities have blocked it off with stone walling after a later of concrete walling. The spring area is often not maintained well, and you may see a lot of littering and reeds growing in the area. The ground is rough, and you may need to walk a bit to reach the spring.