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Orton Waterville

Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – Stanground Lock loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Orton Waterville

Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – Stanground Lock loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Easy

4.5

(17)

62

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Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – Stanground Lock loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

01:59

31.2km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.69 km for 278 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.31 km

Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course

Highlight • River

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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2

5.82 km

Henry Penn Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Great cycle route along the river, which feels a million miles from Peterborough centre. I passed through early evening and there were all sorts of water sport taking place from rowing to white water slalom.

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3

8.85 km

Nene Bank Trail

Highlight • Trail

4

10.9 km

Millennium Bridge Over the Nene Washes

Highlight • Bridge

The Millenium Bridge is a gorgeous walking, pedestrian, and cycle bridge spanning over Nene Washes. The area is home to an array of fantastic birdlife such as marsh harriers, hobbies, …

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5

14.3 km

Stanground Lock

Highlight • Structure

If your planning to take a short brake on your tour then this is the perfect spot, you might be greated by a swan or even a sea lion. It …

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6

15.4 km

Riverside Path Along the River Nene

Highlight • River

Spoting wildlife along the river is quiet common

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7

17.0 km

Fine Gravel Path Along the River

Highlight • Trail

Thin tire friendly

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8

25.7 km

Solitary Tree on Gravel Path

Highlight • Natural

Short but sweet gravel ride

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B

31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

5.14 km

2.19 km

1.06 km

525 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

5.56 km

4.15 km

2.65 km

553 m

288 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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May 13, 2025,Nene Valley & Peterborough almost without traffic (With Video)

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