Activities at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

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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 - Monk's Lode & 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)

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.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.75 miles (4.4km)

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)

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

Boat Trips

Enjoy a peaceful cruise along beautiful Wicken Lode on our electric boat the 'Mayfly'. Trips operate Easter - October. Find out more about our Boat trips at Wicken Fen.

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 - 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)

The Lodes Way, Cambridgeshire

Discover the beauty of the Cambridgeshire fens on a 8 mile cycle ride from Wicken Fen to Anglesey Abbey.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 8.0 miles (12.85km)

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.

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.

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.