Activities at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

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

Lodes Way cycle route, from Wicken Fen (to Anglesey Abbey), Wicken, Ely, 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 Big Vision Weekend

Join us to celebrate our Big Vision Weekend, which will take place from 4 to 6 May over the bank holiday weekend. There's loads to do over the weekend; explore areas of the fen where we haven't taken visitors before, and enjoy fun familiy activities like our new treasure hunt.

Boat Trips

Enjoy a peaceful cruise along beautiful Wicken Lode on our electric boat the 'Mayfly'. Trips operate 16 March - 27 October, up to 4 times daily in peak periods. Find out more about our boat trips at Wicken Fen.

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.

Monk's Lode and Wicken village walk, Wicken Fen, Ely, 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)

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)

Make a day of it with a Fen Explorer ticket

Explore Wicken Fen on bike and boat and save money with our great value Fen Explorer ticket.

Cycling at Wicken Fen

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.

Top tips for enjoying hot days out at Wicken Fen

Don't let the heat stop you enjoying a day in the great outdoors at Wicken Fen, we've got lots of ideas for things to see and do while keeping cool.

Walking your dog at Wicken Fen

Enjoy walking your dog at Wicken Fen. We welcome all dogs and their humans. To make sure that everyone has an enjoyable visit, we have put together some tips for your day out with your four-legged friend.

Four Lodes Trail, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire

Fancy a bracing walk around Wicken Fen, see the four waterways that weave through the reserve.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)

MOTHER... at Wicken Fen by Studio Morison

Visit new artwork MOTHER... by Studio Morison and discover a new way to experience the fen landscape

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 and do at Wicken Fen over the Festive season.

Wicken Fen Cycling Festival 2019

Join us for our first ever cycling festival! Explore the wider reserve following our new trail.

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.

Walk for Wicken Fen

Our first ever Walk for Wicken took place this October.

Wicken Fen - Summer 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)