The Boardwalks - local nature reserve
Alongside the river Nene at Thorpe Meadows, this reserve
contains ponds, marsh, grassland, scrub and willows.
The reserve is rich in wildlife and easliy accessible from the
city centre.
The Boardwalks was declared a Local Nature Reserve in
1991.
Although a valuable wildlife site for many years, the site has
existed in its current form since 1995. At this time, most of the
pools were dug, plants introduced, trees and bushes planted, and
the central paths constructed.
Getting
there
On foot: Plan a route to The Boardwalks,
Thorpe Meadows using our
interactive walking map. Follow the north bank of the
river from Orton Staunch or from the town centre and
Rivergate.
By bike: Plan a route to The Boardwalks,
Thorpe Meadows using our
interactive cycling map.
By bus: Plan your route to The
Boardwalks, Thorpe Meadows using our
interactive bus map
By car: via roundabout 34 at the junction of
Thorpe Road and Thorpe Parkway following the minor road to the
Boathouse pub and Butterfly hotel. The site is a few minutes walk
from the public car park. Head to the river and turn left when you
get there.