Peterborough from Above: Drone pictures of Henry Penn Walk show true state of notorious sink hole in city centre

First appearing a number of years ago, the subsidence on Henry Penn Walk has meant the riverside path, near Rivergate, has been closed to pedestrians and cyclists.

Now it has become overgrown with weeds, as well as having the large holes in the ground.

Plans have been approved to repair the path, and were initially set to start in September.

However, they have been delayed until the new year, to take into account of the rising River Nene levels over the autumn and winter.

Now Glenn Jones from Facebook page Peterborough From Above has given us a better view of the damage that has been caused over the years while we have been waiting for repairs.

The works to repair the path are set to start in April 2026.

Freeholders Riverview House Freehold, who are responsible for the works, said: “I am very disappointed to have to tell you that with the start of the works to Henry Penn Walk being delayed until this week, our contractors have concluded that it will not now be possible to complete the piling and bracing works by the end of October.

"It is judged that the risks to the structure, plant, labour and equipment of continuing the works beyond that time will be too great due to predicted high water and strong stream in the River Nene.

“An alternative approach has been agreed with firstly, tensioned cables to be installed to secure the existing wall this Autumn and secondly, for the remedial works to be postponed until April 2026 when the river level is expected to be lower and the weather more suitable for the complex construction involved.

“We deeply regret this delay and the disappointment it will cause to the public, residents and civic societies but we know we must deal with the realities facing us."

Thanks to Glenn Jones from Peterborough From Above for the drone pictures.