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 and go under the mainline railway bridge.
Question 1 Who donated the ‘Historic Cast Iron Bridge’ sign that is fixed to the
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. TL to road crossing, (Bourges Boulevard)
cross road to continue on Bridge St. passing Waterstones, continue along right-hand side
to NatWest Bank. TR through arch towards Cathedral.
Question 2 What are the opening times of the Cathedral Precinct on the sign fixed to the
arch?
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. (Now go to the start of
the route description if you joined at the railway or bus stations and leave the route at
your start point.)
*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 the 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, continue ahead to cross Cowgate to
underpass. Join route at [2]
The Gordon Arms provides a good food menu at reasonable prices.
We hope you have enjoyed your walk. Have a safe journey home. Route checked & updated
02/05/10
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enclose an s.a.e. no less than 9" & 6" for your certificate
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Rockingham Forest Walkers
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