Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – River Nene Riverside Path loop from Peterborough

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Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – River Nene Riverside Path loop from Peterborough

Moderate

riders

Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – River Nene Riverside Path loop from Peterborough

03:15

55.5km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.12 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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4.34 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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6.22 km

Wooden Sculpture of Soldier, Bird, and Tractor

Highlight • Structure

14.4 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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19.1 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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26.7 km

This Coffee Shop - run by a veteran cyclist, Phil - is a must stop if exploring the gorgeous Northants/Rutland/Lincolnshire/Leicestershire countryside around Oundle. He has locks, multi tools, pumps, etc …

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33.9 km

Polebrook Airfield NR

Nature Reserve

52.9 km

River Nene Riverside Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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54.5 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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