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Orton Waterville

River Nene – Ferry Bridge on the River Nene loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Orton Waterville

River Nene – Ferry Bridge on the River Nene loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Easy

4.0

(1)

32

riders

River Nene – Ferry Bridge on the River Nene loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

01:41

28.5km

140m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.53 km for 199 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

153 m

Wooden Sculpture of Soldier, Bird, and Tractor

Highlight • Structure

2

3.50 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.

check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/station/6286

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3

3.63 km

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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4

14.6 km

John Clare Cottage

Highlight • Cafe

5

14.8 km

John Clare Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A few highlights in Helpston village. Phone box library, buttercross (folk would lay wares for sale on the steps), and the birthplace of and memorial to John Clare, Poet (13 …

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16.9 km

Oxey Wood

Forest

7

26.2 km

you might be lucky and see a steam train

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B

28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

6.71 km

253 m

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

1.34 km

397 m

240 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

6°C

82 %

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