Hereward Way

A long-distance route crossing the Fens through Peterborough, March and Ely, named for the legendary fenland rebel Hereward the Wake.

The route crosses a broad sweep of fenland and its edge, linking historic settlements, waterways and open countryside. Named for Hereward, the figure associated with resistance after the Norman Conquest, it encourages walkers to think about how difficult terrain once shaped movement and defence. Different sections have very different characters, from built-up approaches to long views across farmland. Plan a manageable stretch and check the latest route guidance, particularly where paths meet drains, fields or seasonal wet ground.