Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Peterborough Rowing Lake Path loop from Peterborough

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Peterborough Rowing Lake Path loop from Peterborough

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Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Peterborough Rowing Lake Path loop from Peterborough

03:10

69.8km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.4 km

The Crown Inn, Duck Street, Elton

Highlight • Historical Site

Take a short walk down beautiful Duck Street to reach this historic thatched country-inn pub in the heart of Elton. Enjoy award-winning food and a great selection of beers and wine.

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18.0 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Fotheringhay Castle is where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before being executed and was an important stronghold during the Wars of the Roses!

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18.1 km

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

Highlight • Historical Site

Started in 1411, Completed in 1434 at a cost of £300

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24.2 km

St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe

Highlight • Other

Very nice village and quiet roads coming down from King's Cliffe and beyond

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29.9 km

Blatherwycke

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely small village. Descents on both sides of the village. Bridge over the lake. If your lucky you may see a black swan. Very picturesque.

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33.5 km

Bulwick Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

lovely village store and tea garden selling home made produce, cakes, breakfast and lunch. Open Tues-Sat, 10-1600. Very accommodating, plenty of space to park up bikes.

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46.7 km

St Andrew's Church, Cotterstock

Highlight • Other

67.2 km

Peterborough Rowing Lake Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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 …

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69.8 km

End point

Train Station

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