Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path loop from Sibson-cum-Stibbington

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East Of England

Cambridgeshire

Huntingdonshire

Sibson-Cum-Stibbington

Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path loop from Sibson-cum-Stibbington

Hard

5.0

(2)

hikers

Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path loop from Sibson-cum-Stibbington

05:02

19.7km

70m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

12 m

Nene Valley Railway

Highlight • Monument

Great photo opp for steam trains

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14 m

Wansford Station – Nene Valley Railway

Highlight • Structure

The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) is a heritage railway line that runs between Peterborough and Yarwell Junction. If you like watching vintage locomotives chugging through the countryside and enjoy that evocative smell of hot oil and steam, be sure to call in to Wansford Station. The trains run mainly on weekends.

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2.96 km

Beach

6.90 km

Ferry Bridge on the River Nene

Highlight • River

Ferry Bridge is a lovely place to enjoy the calmness of the River Nene. The bridge was built in 1716 and is a grade II listed building.

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7.02 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.

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8.26 km

Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the lower path, along the riverbank. There are several access stairs from the bluebell trail.

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11.2 km

Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated in Ferry Meadows, a visitor centre, gift & farm shop.

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11.3 km

Ferry Meadows Miniature Railway

Highlight • Structure

Ferry Meadows Railway has been here since the park opened to the public in 1978.

The track is laid to a 10.1/4″ inch gauge, it is a very popular gauge for miniature railways as it gives a stable and comfortable ride to the passengers.

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11.5 km