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Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Gunwade Lake loop from Alwalton

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Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Gunwade Lake loop from Alwalton

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Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Gunwade Lake loop from Alwalton

04:15

39.5km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.52 km

Beach

3.35 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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6.50 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 …

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8.37 km

Overton Lake

Lake

8.85 km

Thorpe Meadows

Highlight • Parking

Thorpe Meadows is a public park and recreational area in Peterborough. It is ideal for walking and running.

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15.7 km

Swans on the River Nene

Highlight • Viewpoint

follow the Henry Penn Walk, mapping has gone a bit crazy at this point!

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20.3 km

Shanks Millennium Bridge Over the River Nene

Highlight • Bridge

The Shanks Millennium Bridge over the River Nene at Stanground Washes is a fully off-road link between Peterborough and Whittlesey for cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians.

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33.2 km

Thorpe Meadows sits to the south east of Peterborough Rowing Lake. There is a collection of sculptured dotted around the meadow so some extra miles can be totted up on your run by searching for all 14.

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39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

9.96 km

3.60 km

3.37 km

2.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

7.11 km

3.68 km

2.95 km

1.91 km

751 m

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

11°C

14 %

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Ferry Bridge on the River Nene – Gunwade Lake loop from Alwalton

Mill Lane

Ferry Bridge on the River Nene

Gunwade Lake

Bridge Over the Lake

Thorpe Meadows

Swans on the River Nene

Shanks Millennium Bridge Over the River Nene

Sculpture in Thorpe Meadows

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