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Water Newton Lock Gates – St Kyneburgha Church loop from Castor

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Water Newton Lock Gates – St Kyneburgha Church loop from Castor

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Water Newton Lock Gates – St Kyneburgha Church loop from Castor

02:02

7.94km

30m

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: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.33 km

Water Newton Lock Gates

Highlight • Bridge

The beautiful Water Newtown lock gate on the river Nene. Long traditional canal boats are often spotted gliding through here.

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3.38 km

Resting Place by the River

Highlight • River

4.69 km

Beach

6.41 km

Nene Valley Railway and River Nene View

Highlight • Viewpoint

you might be lucky and see a steam train

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6.84 km

Mill Lane

Highlight • Trail

7.59 km

The Royal Oak, Castor

Highlight • Historical Site

This iconic 17th-century pub in the heart of Castor is the perfect spot to wash down all that hard work with a pint and some good grub.

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7.78 km

St Kyneburgha Church

Highlight • Historical Site

A peaceful location to explore this fantastic historic church in the heart of a quintessentially British village.

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7.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

2.11 km

1.72 km

974 m

143 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

2.08 km

1.43 km

771 m

176 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

19°C

9°C

90 %

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Water Newton Lock Gates – St Kyneburgha Church loop from Castor

Water Newton Lock Gates

Resting Place by the River

Nene Valley Railway and River Nene View

Mill Lane

The Royal Oak, Castor

St Kyneburgha Church

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