Gunwade Lake – Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course loop from Peterborough

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Gunwade Lake – Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course loop from Peterborough

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Gunwade Lake – Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course loop from Peterborough

01:16

21.7km

60m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.0 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.2 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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12.6 km

Gunwade Lake

Highlight • Lake

Part of Nene Park, Ferry Meadows is a hive of activity and relaxation. Gunwade Lake, Overton and Lynch Lake make for a beautiful setting for a run, not far from …

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13.6 km

Wooden Sculpture of Soldier, Bird, and Tractor

Highlight • Structure

15.5 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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15.7 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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17.3 km

River Nene Riverside Path

Highlight • Cycleway

A nice traffic free section of cycle path following the river out of Peterborough

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18.9 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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