Gunwade Lake – Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course loop from Peterborough

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Gunwade Lake – Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course loop from Peterborough

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Gunwade Lake – Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course loop from Peterborough

01:02

17.7km

40m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.51 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.37 km

Path along the River Nene

Highlight • Trail

Very nice path along the river, it can be flooded in the winter and sometimes spring as well. So check the river levels and know what to expect. I would get on the south bank when the level is 1.90 or more.

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

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8.78 km

Sunrise View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

10.1 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 the centre of Peterborough. There is a cafe, bus stops and car parking so it also makes for a good start/end point for a run along the River Nene.

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11.3 km

Wooden Sculpture of Soldier, Bird, and Tractor

Highlight • Structure

13.2 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 right before you leave, I would avoid it when 2.00 or more.

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

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13.4 km

My Home Is the Rave Mural

Highlight • Structure

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15.1 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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16.7 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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