River Nene – Ferry Bridge on the River Nene loop from Peterborough

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River Nene – Ferry Bridge on the River Nene loop from Peterborough

Moderate

riders

River Nene – Ferry Bridge on the River Nene loop from Peterborough

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59.6km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.91 km for 199 m

After 23.5 km for 302 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.88 km

River Nene

Highlight • River

Very nice area for walking, cycling and all sorts of outdoor activities, but it might get flooded in the winter and sometimes spring as well so check the water levels, I would avoid it when 2.00 or more.

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Tip by

6.01 km

Ferry Bridge on the River Nene

Highlight • River

Ferry Bridge is a lovely place to enjoy the calmness of the River Nene. The bridge was built in 1716 and is a grade II listed building.

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14.2 km

Wansford Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice village outside Peterborough. Has a small shop that accepts card payments over £5. Also has a posh cafe.

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15.7 km

Bluebells in Sulehay Wood

Highlight • Natural

23.7 km

Kings Cliffe Meadow

Nature Reserve

24.8 km

Westhay Wood

Forest

27.6 km

Bike Hire and Café

Highlight • Cafe

If you need to hire bikes the prices seem reasonable and there's a nice cafe

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31.3 km

Fineshade Woods

Forest

36.8 km

St Leonard’s Church and the Stocks, Apethorpe

Highlight • Religious Site

45.6 km

The Crown Inn, Duck Street, Elton

Highlight • Historical Site

Take a short walk down beautiful Duck Street to reach this historic thatched country-inn pub in the heart of Elton. Enjoy award-winning food and a great selection of beers and wine.

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56.2 km

Peterborough Rowing Lake Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice area for walking, cycling and all sorts of outdoor activities, but it might get flooded in the winter and sometimes spring as well so check the water levels …

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59.6 km

End point

Train Station

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