The Shanks Millennium Bridge over the River Nene at Stanground Washes is a fully off-road link between Peterborough and Whittlesey for cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians.

Neil Sneade

October 9, 2022

Road cycling

Slightly awkward access if approaching from the road - a short stretch of gravel then a sharp right angle turn on to the bridge. The bridge itself is funky though.

Daniel C

March 28, 2024

Road cycling

Beautiful view over the river, can be flooded on average 2 days per week in the flood season ( end of September to mid April) need to check riverlevels.uk (Stanground Sluice) right before leave, saved mine on the home screen for easy access.

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Across the Great Fen – Smooth Fenland Road loop from Peterborough

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Elevation 60 m

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Whittlesey, Fenland, Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Shanks Millennium Bridge Over the River Nene

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Flat 100 loop from Peterborough to Holbeach

#2.

Whittlesey Market Place – Stanground Lock loop from Whittlesea

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Across the Great Fen – Smooth Fenland Road loop from Peterborough

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