River Great Ouse – Swavesey village loop from Over

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River Great Ouse – Swavesey village loop from Over

Moderate

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River Great Ouse – Swavesey village loop from Over

04:52

19.2km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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

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1.69 km

River Great Ouse

Highlight • Natural

One of England's greatest rivers, the River Great Ouse steadily flows through Cambridgeshire's flat pastures on its journey from Northamptonshire to the North Sea. Its many wetlands and nature reserves …

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3.24 km

Lock on the Great Ouse River

Highlight • Structure

if you like getting on and off your bike, pushing it up and down steps and opening and closing gates this is the spot for you! 😄

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5.17 km

Overcote Fen Wildlife Area

Nature Reserve

11.2 km

Paddy's Pond

Lake

16.2 km

The Nook Café

Highlight • Cafe

Current opening times are 10-2pm. Very friendly though: even though I got there at 2:45, the door was still open and they sold me a cold drink and topped up my water bottle.

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16.6 km

Swavesey village

Highlight • Historical Site

The attractive village of Swavesey is wonderfully rural, with its old windmill and farmers' fields. Just a short walk from the Fen Drayton Lake Nature Reserve and with the Pathfinder …

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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