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East Of England

Orton Waterville

Gunwade Lake – Water Newton Lock Gates loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Orton Waterville

Gunwade Lake – Water Newton Lock Gates loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Moderate

5.0

(3)

33

hikers

Gunwade Lake – Water Newton Lock Gates loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

03:10

12.5km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

190 m

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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2

1.26 km

Nene Valley Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice spot and good path. Beware of other leisure riders, runners and dog walkers.

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3

2.99 km

Nene River Pier

Highlight • River

4.93 km

Beach

Beach

5

7.49 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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6

7.69 km

Dummy

Highlight • Other

7

10.5 km

Nene Valley Railway and River Nene View

Highlight • Viewpoint

you might be lucky and see a steam train

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B

12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

4.10 km

3.56 km

266 m

145 m

Surfaces

4.64 km

3.70 km

2.18 km

1.56 km

330 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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