Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course loop from Alwalton

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Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course loop from Alwalton

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Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course loop from Alwalton

02:27

41.9km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.61 km for 199 m

After 16.0 km for 63 m

After 29.3 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.15 km

Wooden Sculpture of Soldier, Bird, and Tractor

Highlight • Structure

7.71 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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7.84 km

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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10.7 km

New Plantation

Forest

29.3 km

Cathedral Cloisters of St. John the Baptist

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth the detour. Toilets and lovely gardens

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30.2 km

Henry Penn Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Great cycle route along the river, which feels a million miles from Peterborough centre. I passed through early evening and there were all sorts of water sport taking place from rowing to white water slalom.

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34.3 km

My Home Is the Rave Mural

Highlight • Structure

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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34.5 km

Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course

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 …

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41.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types