National Cycle Route 63
This signed Sustrans cycle route follows National Cycle Route 63 from Shobnall near Burton on Trent to Wisbech.
On the way you will pass through the National Forest and the cities of Leicester, Stamford and Peterborough.
Route highlights include waterside paths along the picturesque Thornton Reservoir and the wildlife rich Rutland Water which includes a wonderful circular path around the perimeter of the lake.
Near the start look out for Conkers and the Moira Furnace on the Ashby Canal. There's a fascinating country park surrounding the early 19th century Iron furnace with a museum and craft workshops here.
Near Peterborough you will pass the Castor Hanglands Nature Reserve and the picturesque lakes at Ferry Meadows Country Park. There's also a lovely traffic free section along the River Nene here.
The start point for the route is Shobnall on the Trent and Mersey Canal, just to the west of Burton on Trent.
See the cycle rides below for manageable day rides along the route:
Cycle Routes on National Cycle Route 63
- Leicester to Stamford - Follow the trail from Leicestershire into Lincolnshire
- Peterborough to Stamford - Follow the trail through Cambridgeshire and onto Lincolnshire
- Peterborough to March - Follow the trail from Peterborough to March on this easy route
- March to Wisbech - This easy route follows the trail through Cambridgeshire
National Cycle Route 63 Ordnance Survey Map 
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National Cycle Route 63 Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
National Cycle Route 63 OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
National Cycle Route 63 Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The route links with:
National Cycle Route 52 near Market Bosworth.
National Cycle Route 6 in Leicester.
National Cycle Route 64 near Goadby.
National Cycle Route 12 in Peterborough.
National Cycle Route 1 at the end of the route in Wisbech.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Trent and Mersey Canal at Shobnall, Staffordshire. Route start.
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Next to the Ashby Canal at Moira Furnace
Illston Road, Leicestershire
Fishermen on Thornton Reservoir
Rutland Water
The Lake, Ferry Meadows Country Park
Nene Way, Peterborough. On the Nene Way cycle path looking east, with the river Nene on the right.
Wisbech Fenland Museum. Route end.