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River Nene – Nene Washes loop from Thorney

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River Nene – Nene Washes loop from Thorney

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River Nene – Nene Washes loop from Thorney

01:20

23.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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808 m

Tea at 18

Highlight • Other

10.9 km

Shanks Millennium Bridge Over the River Nene

Highlight • Bridge

The Shanks Millennium Bridge over the River Nene at Stanground Washes is a fully off-road link between Peterborough and Whittlesey for cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians.

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11.0 km

River Nene

Highlight • River

Easy flat walk with lots of birdlife

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11.1 km

Millennium Bridge Over the Nene Washes

Highlight • Bridge

The Millenium Bridge is a gorgeous walking, pedestrian, and cycle bridge spanning over Nene Washes. The area is home to an array of fantastic birdlife such as marsh harriers, hobbies, …

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11.4 km

Nene Cycleway: Peterborough to Whittlesey

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Off road tarmacked route using the old railway line. Nice elevated views across the Nene river and washes.

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16.4 km

Nene Washes

Highlight (Segment) • River

The uncultivated pasturelands with grazing cattle are a scenic change from the vast arable fields of most of the fens.

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22.5 km

Thorney Abbey Church of St. Mary and St. Botolph

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Also known as the Abbey Church of St. Mary and St. Botolph. It was originally founded as a Benedictine monastery in the 7th century, making it one of the oldest monastic sites in England.

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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

6.88 km

588 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

2.76 km

382 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

26°C

15°C

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River Nene – Nene Washes loop from Thorney

Tea at 18

Shanks Millennium Bridge Over the River Nene

River Nene

Millennium Bridge Over the Nene Washes

Nene Cycleway: Peterborough to Whittlesey

Nene Washes

Thorney Abbey Church of St. Mary and St. Botolph

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