This delightful
walk takes you through the city of Peterborough, a historically important, attractive and
thriving market town nestling in the English countryside.
Originally known as Medeshamstede, Peterborough has been a centre for Christian worship
for over 1300 years with the first abbey being founded in 655.
Towering majestically above the city centre stands the third abbey, founded in 1118, now
the city's Cathedral. This beautiful building keeps guard over the bustling city centre
and bears witness to the many fascinating events that have taken place over the centuries.
The Cathedral's West Front is breathtaking and the building as a whole is one the finest
examples of Norman architecture in Europe. The Cathedral is worth a visit to Peterborough
in itself!
The Walk: - Exit the pub, turn right (TR) under bridge to traffic lights. TR into Orton
Mere, follow path to pass car park on left. At blue sign, TR to Woodston and City Centre,
passing a signal box and station building (Orton Mere) on left and follow the path under
road bridge to fork in path. TR over bridge towards City Centre sign, turn left (TL) and
follow path to cross over railway. Bear R to follow path, now with railway on R, follow
through to railway museum (Railworld). Lookout for the silver “Railworld
Footbridge” over the river.
Follow the path through to join river on your left and carry on along under main line
railway bridge.
Question 1 What is the bridge number on the notice on the main railway bridge?
Continue to river footbridge. TL over footbridge and down to road, cross with ASDA shop on
left. (Toilets and reasonable priced hot drinks available at ASDA). At brown information
centre sign TR down passage to Bridge Street (outdoors shop). TL to road crossing,
(Bourges Boulevard) cross road to continue on Bridge St. passing Woolworths, continue
along right-hand side to NatWest Bank. TR through arch towards Cathedral.
Question 2 At arch on RH side, what is name on nameplate?
Retrace steps under arch and ahead towards building with 3 Arches, cross to LHS passing
Barclays Bank go along Church St. and Cowgate to roundabout. TL to [2] underpass (Railway
Station) down steps or ramp ahead to pass under two road bridges (signs to Station) at
junction TL round to road. TR over [1] blue bridge and continue to crossing. Cross road
WITH CARE and continue in same direction to roundabout. At roundabout TL and follow road
round to right to pass Ramada Hotel on L and green Thorpe Meadows sign on R.
Straight ahead on footpath beside rowing mile, at end of water go ahead to junction of
paths, TL (Orton, Ferry Meadows) and follow path to R and pass under road bridge. After 20
metres at junction of paths TL and follow round to cross the footbridge over the River
Nene. Cross the railway line (Beware of Trains) go straight ahead with lake on R. On
reaching the main road TL at traffic lights and back to the pub.
*To join route at mainline railway station:- Exit station turn right and at blue sign turn
right to city centre/ hospital, go under arch (City Centre & Cathedral 600 yards) pass
multi-storey car park and at junction turn to right to cross blue bridge. Join route at
[1]
**To join route at bus station:- Exit bus station at Cowgate exit. Cross road &
continue ahead on path passing M&S building. Cross second road continuing ahead to
cross Cowgate to underpass. Join route at [2]
The Gordon Arms provides a good food menu at reasonable prices.
This is the end of your walk. We hope you have enjoyed it!
updated 30/6/2008 |
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enclose an s.a.e. no larger than 240mm x 165mm for your certificate
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Rockingham Forest Walkers
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Barton Seagrave
Northamptonshire, UK
NN15 6QT
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