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Water Newton Lock Gates – Nene Valley Railway loop from Castor

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Water Newton Lock Gates – Nene Valley Railway loop from Castor

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Water Newton Lock Gates – Nene Valley Railway loop from Castor

02:40

10.5km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.97 km

Beach

3.30 km

Water Newton Lock Gates

Highlight • Bridge

The beautiful Water Newtown lock gate on the river Nene. Long traditional canal boats are often spotted gliding through here.

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5.51 km

Wansford Railway Signal Box and Café

Highlight • Cafe

good coffee stop whilst watching trains

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5.52 km

Nene Valley Railway

Highlight • Monument

Great photo opp for steam trains

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5.52 km

Wansford Station – Nene Valley Railway

Highlight • Structure

The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) is a heritage railway line that runs between Peterborough and Yarwell Junction. If you like watching vintage locomotives chugging through the countryside and enjoy that …

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

2.91 km

2.09 km

902 m

408 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

3.19 km

1.17 km

924 m

916 m

462 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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Water Newton Lock Gates – Nene Valley Railway loop from Castor

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Resting Place by the River

Water Newton Lock Gates

Wansford Railway Signal Box and Café

Nene Valley Railway

Wansford Station – Nene Valley Railway

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