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Orton Brimbles is one of the distinct ‘village townships’ developed in the 1970s and 80s as part of Peterborough’s transformation into a New Town. It occupies a practical spot in the southwest of the city, bounded by the Fletton Parkway to the south and the winding course of the River Nene to the north. Architecturally, it is defined by its cul-de-sacs and pedestrian-friendly layouts, typical of the era's urban planning which sought to separate car traffic from walkways. Its greatest asset is arguably its immediate proximity to Ferry Meadows and Nene Park; you can walk from most doorsteps in Brimbles and be among the lakes and woodland within minutes. The locality is also home to the Nene Valley Railway’s Orton Mere station, where steam engines are a regular sight and sound. While it feels quiet and suburban, the presence of the Orton Centre nearby provides the necessary daily shops, and the cycle path network - the Green Wheel - connects the area directly into the city centre without needing to use the main roads.