River Nene Path – Path Under the Bridge loop from Irthlingborough

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River Nene Path – Path Under the Bridge loop from Irthlingborough

Hard

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River Nene Path – Path Under the Bridge loop from Irthlingborough

06:04

23.8km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.15 km

Sprite

Lake

3.10 km

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitors centre is the hub of all the great things that take place at Stanwick Lake. Not only is there cycling, walking and running, but fishing, assualt courses and all manner of other adventures.

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3.43 km

Stanwick Lakes Bird Hide

Highlight • Lake

4.11 km

River Nene Path

Highlight • Cycleway

it's a great break from the straight line route

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7.18 km

Water Mill Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

Nice stop off for coffee, cake and meals set in a restored watermill. Plenty of outdoor seating by the river, bike-friendly!

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10.8 km

Path Under the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

11.7 km

Nine Arches Bridge, Thrapston

Highlight • River

Nice stone bridge on the edge of Thrapston spanning a nice section of the Nene. Some nice parkland and benches nearby to take a rest, or head into Thrapston for pubs and shops.

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20.7 km

Stanwick Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Lovely, easy gravel paths. Can get busy at weekends with walkers etc, so can be a bit slow going. But early morning, weekdays etc usually all pretty good.

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