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Irthlingborough

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

Hiking trails & Routes

Northamptonshire

East Northamptonshire

Irthlingborough

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

Moderate

5.0

(29)

24

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

02:35

9.93km

60m

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: February 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.54 km

Higham Ferrers Lock

Highlight • Structure

Higham Ferrers Lock is located on the beautiful River Nene.

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2

1.70 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 …

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3

3.16 km

Higham Ferrers Church Spire

Highlight • Religious Site

4

3.47 km

Bewiched Café

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice cafe open to 1730 unlike others in this village.

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5

6.51 km

Barn Owl Sighting

Highlight • Other

7.25 km

Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7

7.95 km

Viewpoint and Birdwatching at Summer Leys Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Excellent viewpoint across the water and high chances of spotting some local birdlife such as little egret, cormorant and heron.

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B

9.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

1.81 km

1.67 km

1.08 km

404 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

2.26 km

2.21 km

303 m

217 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 9 May

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3°C

11 %

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