Cycling at Wicken Fen

Wicken Fen - Cycling

Explore the wider reserve, local villages, historic Ely or take the Lodes Way to Anglesey Abbey. The routes below are all on our Cycle Trails map, which is available from the Visitor Centre or our Cycle Hire centre. Cycle hire open daily 16 March to 27 October, 10am-5pm (last hire 3pm). Hire available at other times of year upon request.

Close-up pic taken from handle bars whilst cycling along Monks Lode

Wicken Fen Cycling Festival 

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

Hire Rates

Adult Bike: £8.50 for 2 hours then £3.25 per hour

Child Bike: £5.25 for 2 hours then £2 per hour

Adult with child seat: £8.95 for 2 hours then £3.25 per hour

Trailer / Tag:  £14.75 per 2 hours then £5.25 per hour

Tandem: £18.25 for 2 hours then £7.50 per hour

 

Family Discovery Route

5.6 km - Minimum 1 hour

An easy ride suitable for all. Cycle along Monks Lode, with views across Baker's and Guinea Hall Fens.  Look out for birds, highland cattle and konik ponies. Pop into Baker's Fen hide for a breather and to watch for wildlife.

 

Wildlife Watching Route

17.7km Minimum 2 hours

Venture further afield and enjoy the fen wildlife. Visit Tubney Fen and our hide overlooking new & wet grassland habitats on the wider nature reserve..

 

Village Explorer Route

22.4km - Minimum 2 hours

Learn about fen life and history by riding through the local villages and visiting their museums, churches & archaelogical sites.

 

The Lodes Way

25.7km Minimum 3 hours

Take the Lodes Way across the fens to Anglesey Abbey. Visit the house, gardens and historic watermill, Hoe Fen wildlife discovery area, or just relax with a cup of tea in the Redwoods Restaurant.

 

Historic Ely Route

22.5 km - Minimum 2 hours

Follow National Cycle Route 11 to historic Ely - don't miss the Cathedral, stained glass museum and Oliver Cromwell's House.