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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Orton Waterville

Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path – Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Orton Waterville

Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path – Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Moderate

4.3

(4)

11

riders

Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path – Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

02:08

31.9km

140m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.50 km for 117 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.34 km

River Nene

Highlight • River

Very nice area for walking, cycling and all sorts of outdoor activities, but it might get flooded in the winter and sometimes spring as well so check the water levels, I would avoid it when 2.00 or more.

check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/station/6286

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2

4.54 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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3

8.61 km

Thatched-Roof Cottages in Upton

Highlight • Historical Site

There are several houses in the small village called Upton, they have tidy thatched roofs that make them look quality. Worth seeing houses like these

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4

10.8 km

Southey Woods Entrance

Highlight • Forest

Southey Woods entrance is now blocked and the car parks that used to be inside the woods are now gone. The barrier at the entrance stops you from driving in. …

Tip by

5

12.9 km

Grassland Pathway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice section of the trail to ride on. The double track has a compact grassland surface, with good views widespread. It is easy enough to ride through …

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16.2 km

Hilly Wood

Forest

18.9 km

Simons Wood

Forest

8

29.1 km

Bluebell Trail — Riverside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the lower path, along the riverbank. There are several access stairs from the bluebell trail.

Tip by

9

30.6 km

Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated in Ferry Meadows, a visitor centre, gift & farm shop.

Tip by

10

31.2 km

Overton Level Crossing

Highlight • Structure

B

31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

8.40 km

7.82 km

5.80 km

621 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

9.09 km

4.81 km

3.49 km

595 m

385 m

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