Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Hiking trails & Routes

Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

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Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

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4.43km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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310 m

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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436 m

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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1.31 km

Bridge Over the Lake

Highlight • Bridge

2.22 km

Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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2.30 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 …

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4.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.37 km

1.86 km

179 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

409 m