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Bridge Over the River Nene – Higham Ferrers Lock loop from Rushden

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Rushden

Bridge Over the River Nene – Higham Ferrers Lock loop from Rushden

Moderate

5.0

(10)

hikers

Bridge Over the River Nene – Higham Ferrers Lock loop from Rushden

04:58

19.4km

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: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.46 km

Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2.88 km

Bridge Over the River Nene

Highlight • Bridge

Part of the River Nene Regional Park, the lake is a lovely place to spin by or stop to admire the vies. There are loads of shared walking and biking paths to choose from, all good riding surface that is suitable for all tyre types.

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3.03 km

Higham Ferrers Lock

Highlight • Structure

Higham Ferrers Lock is located on the beautiful River Nene.

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4.21 km

Sprite

Lake

4.66 km

B-17 Crash Memorial

Highlight • Monument

5.17 km

Stanwick Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Lovely, easy gravel paths. Can get busy at weekends with walkers etc, so can be a bit slow going. But early morning, weekdays etc usually all pretty good.

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5.33 km

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitors centre is the hub of all the great things that take place at Stanwick Lake. Not only is there cycling, walking and running, but fishing, assualt courses and all manner of other adventures.

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5.66 km

Stanwick Lakes Bird Hide

Highlight • Lake

9.87 km

Water Mill Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

Nice stop off for coffee, cake and meals set in a restored watermill. Plenty of outdoor seating by the river, bike-friendly!

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

4.90 km

152 m

124 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

2.22 km

2.15 km

1.02 km

464 m

340 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 20 July

24°C

11°C

0 %

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Bridge Over the River Nene – Higham Ferrers Lock loop from Rushden

Bridge Over the River Nene

Higham Ferrers Lock

B-17 Crash Memorial

Stanwick Lakes

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre and Café

Stanwick Lakes Bird Hide

Water Mill Tearooms

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