River Nene – St Kyneburgha Church loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

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River Nene – St Kyneburgha Church loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Moderate

riders

River Nene – St Kyneburgha Church loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

01:50

29.7km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.56 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.40 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

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4.60 km

St Kyneburgha Church

Highlight • Historical Site

A peaceful location to explore this fantastic historic church in the heart of a quintessentially British village.

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4.78 km

The Royal Oak, Castor

Highlight • Historical Site

This iconic 17th-century pub in the heart of Castor is the perfect spot to wash down all that hard work with a pint and some good grub.

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8.78 km

Thatched-Roof Cottages in Upton

Highlight • Historical Site

There are several houses in the small village called Upton, they have tidy thatched roofs that make them look quality. Worth seeing houses like these

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10.9 km

Southey Woods Entrance

Highlight • Forest

Southey Woods entrance is now blocked and the car parks that used to be inside the woods are now gone. The barrier at the entrance stops you from driving in. However, you can walk past the barrier and still hike, bike or walk in the woods. It is a popular area for dog walkers and hikers.

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11.0 km

Southey Woods

Highlight • Forest

Great woodland with many paths to explore.

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13.0 km

Grassland Pathway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice section of the trail to ride on. The double track has a compact grassland surface, with good views widespread. It is easy enough to ride through on dry weather days, but might be different when wet and mud are about

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16.2 km