Nene Way

The Nene Way
The Nene Way route marker
Length	177 km (110 mi)
Location	Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire
Designation	Recreational walk
Trailheads	Badby, Northamptonshire Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire
Use	Walking
Season	All year round
Sights	Valley of the River Nene

The Nene Way is a waymarked long-distance footpath in England, running through the English counties of Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. It generally follows the course of the River Nene.

Distance

The Nene Way runs for 177 kilometres (110 mi).

The route

The Nene Way broadly follows the course of the River Nene and starts in Badby, Northamptonshire, ending in Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire, passing en route through Northampton town and the city of Peterborough, the market towns of Thrapston, Oundle and Whittlesey, and villages such as Fotheringhay.

Attractions

The route permits walkers to explore bluebell woods in season, wildlife havens and follow in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots and the poet H.E. Bates.

External links

• The Nene Way explained on the Explore Northamptonshire website