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Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path – Ferry Bridge on the River Nene loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

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Peterborough

Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path – Ferry Bridge on the River Nene loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

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4.8

(5)

72

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Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path – Ferry Bridge on the River Nene loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

01:51

7.26km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

924 m

Boardwalk Pathway

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2

939 m

Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path

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This is the lower path, along the riverbank. There are several access stairs from the bluebell trail.

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3

947 m

Wooden boardwalk

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4

1.97 km

River Nene

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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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5

2.10 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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6

4.12 km

Ferry Meadows Miniature Railway

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Ferry Meadows Railway has been here since the park opened to the public in 1978.

The track is laid to a 10.1/4″ inch gauge, it is a very popular gauge …

Tip by

7

4.20 km

Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre

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Situated in Ferry Meadows, a visitor centre, gift & farm shop.

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4.42 km

Overton Lake

Lake

9

5.11 km

Bridge Over the Lake

Highlight • Bridge

B

7.26 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

2.22 km

Surfaces

4.92 km

1.14 km

745 m

199 m

123 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

13°C

7°C

34 %

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