Torpel Way
This walk runs from Peterborough to Stamford through countryside and agricultural land. The path passes Marholm, Helpston and Barnack before finishing with a riverside stretch along the River Welland into Stamford.
In Stamford you can extend your walk by visiting Burghley House. Head south from the trail to explore the stunning Capability Brown landscaped grounds.
Torpel Way Ordnance Survey Map 
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Torpel Way Open Street Map 
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Torpel Way OS Map 
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Torpel Way Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
In Barnack there's the Millstone pub for a pit stop. It's an historic pub of some note, dating to 1672. They have bistro dining and a beautiful courtyard with it’s own outside bar. You can find them at a postcode of PE9 3ET for your sat navs.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
In Barnack you could take a small detour from the route to visit the Barnack Hills And Holes National Nature Reserve. There's a rather interesting and unusual landscape here with grassy undulating slopes in an ancient medieval quarry. The site is noted for some signficant flora and fauna as well. You can find the reserve on the western side of Barnack village near Stamford. Postcode for sat navs is PE9 3EU.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
The fields towards Bainton from the Torpel Way
The Torpel Way crossing a stream north of Barnack
River Welland upstream from Uffington Bridge
Embankment along River Welland
The site of Uffington and Barnack station from the Torpel Way
The Way heads away from Barnack
Ford on the River Welland
A view of the waymarked posts you will soon along the route.
Elevation Profile
