Discover more about Peterborough's Green Wheel
The Green Wheel network of cycle routes provides just over 60 miles of continuous sustainable routes around the city. It was one of the first large-scale projects PECT delivered for Peterborough and first opened in the year 2000.
Not only does the Green Wheel contribute to a sustainable transport system, it also celebrates over 3,000 years of social, cultural and economic history through colourful interpretation boards.
This £11 million project was 50% funded by the National Lottery through the Millennium Commission, matched by contributions from the public, private businesses and voluntary organisations.
The Green Wheel is getting a refresh...
To celebrate 25 years of Peterborough’s Green Wheel in 2025, PECT will be improving the network’s signage and interpretation boards.
Check back here, or follow us on social media, for progress updates.
Your Green Wheel
How have you enjoyed the Green Wheel over the years?
Help PECT celebrate 25 years of the Green Wheel by sharing your memories of great days out, cherished views, and favourite pit stops.
By sharing yours, you will not only feature on our pinboard below, but you’ll also be entered into a draw to win a £100 cycling gift card.
Simply email [email protected] with a photo or video and a short message – your postcard from the Green Wheel.
Project Stats
2000
The Green Wheel opened
£11million
Investment into the Green Wheel
60+
Miles of cycle routes created
points of interest
Shanks Millennium Bridge
The Shanks Millennium Bridge, over the River Nene at Stanground Washes, provides a direct, safe and fully off-road link between Peterborough and Whittlesey for commuter and leisure cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians.
It also forms part of the National Cycleway Network, making Peterborough a gateway for routes into East Anglia from the Midlands and the North.
This outstanding bridge, designed and constructed by Whitby Bird & Partners, is constructed from weathering steel which prevents the bridge from corroding and eliminates the need for painting. It is manufactured partly from recycled metal and has been carefully designed to minimise any disturbance to the birds that live and breed on the Nene Washes.
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