Characteristics

The River Nene is the 10th longest river in the UK. It has a long history of being modified by people and has been heavily influenced by successive changes in local communities. Today the river and its tributaries form a vital and living part of the landscape, linking settlements and providing essential resources for people, agriculture and economic life. Equally the valley is rich in heritage and wildlife with many features of international significance as well as a wide range of local sites contributing to a unique landscape.