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Orton Waterville

Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – Gunwade Lake loop from Alwalton

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East Of England

Orton Waterville

Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – Gunwade Lake loop from Alwalton

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Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – Gunwade Lake loop from Alwalton

01:15

21.4km

60m

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.36 km for 165 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.67 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.

Tip by

2

8.30 km

River Nene Riverside Path

Highlight • Cycleway

A nice traffic free section of cycle path following the river out of Peterborough

Tip by

3

9.81 km

My Home Is the Rave Mural

Highlight • Structure

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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4

10.0 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 …

Tip by

5

11.9 km

Wooden Sculpture of Soldier, Bird, and Tractor

Highlight • Structure

6

13.0 km

Gunwade Lake

Highlight • Lake

Part of Nene Park, Ferry Meadows is a hive of activity and relaxation. Gunwade Lake, Overton and Lynch Lake make for a beautiful setting for a run, not far from …

Tip by

7

14.3 km

Sunrise View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

8

17.7 km

River Nene

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, I would avoid it when 2.00 or more.

check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/station/6286

Tip by

B

21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

809 m

395 m

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

1.07 km

284 m

171 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

27 %

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