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Water Newton Lock Gates – Nene Valley Railway loop from Ailsworth

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Water Newton Lock Gates – Nene Valley Railway loop from Ailsworth

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Water Newton Lock Gates – Nene Valley Railway loop from Ailsworth

01:44

6.85km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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1.51 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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3.73 km

Nene Valley Railway

Highlight • Monument

Great photo opp for steam trains

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3.73 km

Wansford Station – Nene Valley Railway

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The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) is a heritage railway line that runs between Peterborough and Yarwell Junction. If you like watching vintage locomotives chugging through the countryside and enjoy that …

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3.74 km

Wansford Railway Signal Box and Café

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good coffee stop whilst watching trains

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6.85 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.22 km

1.62 km

1.51 km

1.22 km

264 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.79 km

1.68 km

753 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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14 %

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Water Newton Lock Gates – Nene Valley Railway loop from Ailsworth

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Resting Place by the River

Water Newton Lock Gates

Nene Valley Railway

Wansford Station – Nene Valley Railway

Wansford Railway Signal Box and Café

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