Activities at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
Cycling Adventures
Explore the Fens on two wheels. Enjoy an easy family ride to see our konik ponies, explore local villages or historic Ely, enjoy an off-road adventure or take the Lodes Way to Anglesey Abbey. Cycle hire open daily, 10am - 5pm.
Boat Trips
Enjoy a peaceful cruise along beautiful Wicken Lode on our electric boat the 'Mayfly'. Trips operate 17 March - 28 October, up to 4 times daily in peak periods. Find out more about our boat trips at Wicken Fen.
Wicken Fen - Village Explorer Cycle Route
A circular route through villages and open countryside using minor roads, tracks and part of NCN 11.
- Easy
- 2 hours
- 14.0 miles (22.5km)
Wicken Fen - Upware Cycle Route, Cambridgeshire
A mostly off-road circular route that takes you past the Five Miles from Anywhere Pub in Upware.
- Easy
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 9.0 miles (14.45km)
Wicken Fen - Monk's Lode and Wicken village walk, Cambridgeshire
Enjoy a short walk along beautiful Monk's Lode returning via Wicken village. In summer look out for Kingfishers and dragonflys, and wildfowl and short-eared owls in winter.
- Easy
- 1 hour 5 mins
- 2.1 miles (3.35km)
The Lodes Way, Cambridgeshire
Discover the beauty of the Cambridgeshire fens on an 8 mile walk or cycle ride from Wicken Fen to Anglesey Abbey.
- Easy
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 8.0 miles (12.85km)
Wicken Fen - Nature Trail, Cambridgeshire
Experience the undrained East Anglian Fen, a last bit of wilderness rich with wildlife.
- Easy
- 1 hour 15 mins
- 2.25 miles (3.6km)
Wicken Fen Octavia Hill Trail, Cambridgeshire
Stretch your legs and head out to Burwell Fen, one of the newest parts of the nature reserve.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 6.0 miles (9.65km)
Wicken Fen Boardwalk Trail, Cambridgeshire
A short walk around Wicken's ancient Sedge Fen, a unique remnant of un-drained fenland.
- Easy
- 50 mins
- 0.7 miles (1.1km)
Wicken Fen Adventurers Trail, Cambridgeshire
A three-mile walk exploring new areas of wetland habitat, reedbed and the mere.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 2.75 miles (4.4km)
Walking
From a quick stroll around the Boardwalk to longer nature walks, Wicken is a walker's paradise. We've put together a series of downloadable walks to help you explore the nature reserve.
Christmas at Wicken Fen
Whether you want a gentle family stroll, a yomp to burn-off those Christmas calories, a wildlife adventure, or just looking for a last minute present, there's plenty to see & do at Wicken Fen over the Festive season.
Great value ... Fen explorer
Explore Wicken Fen on bike & boat and save money with our great value Fen Explorer ticket.
Heartbeat Walks
Looking for some exercise and good company ? - then why not join our weekly health walk exploring the local countryside in and around Wicken Fen
Geocaching
Can you find the secret geocaches we've hidden on the nature reserve? Download the co-ordinates from www.geocaching.com or borrow a pre-loaded GPS receiver from the Visitor Centre or Cycle Hire building.