Walking at Wicken

There's some great walking to enjoy at Wicken Fen, from short walks around the Boardwalk to exploring far flung areas of the nature reserve.

Nature trail sign by the boardwalk with windpump in background
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve   Cambridgeshire

Wicken Fen Boardwalk Trail, Cambridgeshire

A short walk around Wicken's ancient Sedge Fen, a unique remnant of un-drained fenland.

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Wicken Fen - Swans along Wicken Lode
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve   Cambridgeshire

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.

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Hen harrier in flight
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve   Cambridgeshire

Wicken Fen Adventurers' Trail, Cambridgeshire

A three-mile walk exploring new areas of wetland habitat, reedbed and the mere.

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Octavia Hill
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve   Cambridgeshire

Wicken Fen Octavia Hill Trail, near Ely, Cambridgeshire

Stretch your legs and head out to Burwell Fen, one of the newest parts of the nature reserve.

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