If you are after pancake-flat terrain for serene strolls that are full of wildlife and rural charm, hikes around Peterborough are just the ticket. The cathedral city occupies an enviable …

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Barnack loop to Hills & Holes, Burghley Park & Stamford

14.7km

03:47

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. River Nene loop from Castor

6.23km

01:35

20m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre loop from Longthorpe

8.04km

02:03

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Stamford Historic Town Centre – Burghley House loop from Uffington

6.37km

01:41

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Gunwade Lake loop from Castor

4.05km

01:02

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Ufford Church – St Andrew's Church, Ufford loop from Bainton

8.21km

02:07

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Ufford Church loop from Ufford

7.31km

01:54

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre loop from Castor

4.35km

01:06

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Burghley House Bottle Lodges – Burghley House loop from Barnack

16.6km

04:20

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Bluebell Trail Riverside Path loop from Longthorpe

7.02km

01:48

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1. Barnack loop to Hills & Holes, Burghley Park & Stamford

2. River Nene loop from Castor

3. Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre loop from Longthorpe

4. Stamford Historic Town Centre – Burghley House loop from Uffington

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6. Ufford Church – St Andrew's Church, Ufford loop from Bainton

7. Ufford Church loop from Ufford

8. Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre loop from Castor

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