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The best running trails around Peterborough

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Running around Peterborough is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Peterborough—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Ferry Meadows & the River Nene loop from Peterborough

16.4km

01:44

40m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Burghley House to Bottle Lodges loop

4.73km

00:30

30m

Intermediate run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Thorney Village loop

4.38km

00:27

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Gunwade Lake loop from Orton Wistow

5.37km

00:33

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Cuckoo's Hollow loop from Peterborough

20.1km

02:04

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Gunwade Lake loop from Orton Longueville

8.75km

00:54

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Wooden boardwalk – Gunwade Lake loop from Orton Wistow

8.75km

00:54

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Gunwade Lake – Bridge Over the Lake loop from Orton Wistow

6.36km

00:39

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Sculpture in Thorpe Meadows – Swans on the River Nene loop from Woodston

11.2km

01:10

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Bridge Over the Lake – Gunwade Lake loop from Orton Wistow

13.7km

01:25

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Peterborough

1. Ferry Meadows & the River Nene loop from Peterborough

2. Burghley House to Bottle Lodges loop

3. Thorney Village loop

4. Gunwade Lake loop from Orton Wistow

5. Cuckoo's Hollow loop from Peterborough

6. Gunwade Lake loop from Orton Longueville

7. Wooden boardwalk – Gunwade Lake loop from Orton Wistow

8. Gunwade Lake – Bridge Over the Lake loop from Orton Wistow

9. Sculpture in Thorpe Meadows – Swans on the River Nene loop from Woodston

10. Bridge Over the Lake – Gunwade Lake loop from Orton Wistow

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