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Orton Moorings

 
Nene Parkway, Peterborough, PE2 7DZ, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Orton Moorings is a minor waterways place on the River Nene (main river) between Peterborough Junction (Junction of River Nene with Stanground Branch) (2 miles and 3½ furlongs to the east) and Overton Lake Junction (7¼ furlongs and 1 lock to the west).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Peterborough Junction is Nene Parkway Bridge; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Overton Lake Junction is Orton Lock Bridge; ½ furlongs away.

There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.

Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 48 hours. This is an EA mooring with their CCTV nearby. Road noise.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Nene Parkway Bridge

 Fayre & Square
 Gordon Arms
 
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Additional information

Explore riverside walks and lakes within the adjacent Nene Park and Ferry Meadows Country Park. You could also step back in time and catch a ride on a heritage stream or diesel train at the Nene Valley Railway’s Orton Mere Station, just a short walk away on the other side of the river.

 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge

Yarwell Lock No 3310 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Fotheringhay Bridge16 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge

In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38

Peterborough Embankment2 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
March Marina17 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March Marina
March Boater Services18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March Boater Services

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge

Waternewton Lock Winding Hole5 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Elton Hall Winding Hole15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Warmington Lock Weir Entrance15 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Perio Lock Weir Exit No 217 miles, 3½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Perio Lock Weir Entrance No 117 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Cotterstock Lock Weir Exit No 119 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Cotterstock Lock Weir Entrance No 219 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge

In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38

On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Peterborough Junction2 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Stanground Branch - Morton's Leam Junction2 miles, 7¼ furlongs away
Travel to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Branch - Morton's Leam Junction
Whittlesey Winding Hole6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Winding Hole
Ashline Winding Hole7 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Ashline Winding Hole
Angle Corner10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Angle Corner
Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction13 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction
Bevill's Leam Pumping Station (northeastern side)14 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Angle Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Bevill's Leam: Angle Corner to Pumping Station) to Bevill's Leam Pumping Station (northeastern side)
West End Winding Hole17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to West End Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38

Peterborough Embankment2 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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