Four Lodes Trail at Wicken Fen
Explore part of Wicken Fen following the four Lodes that border Adventurers' Fen. This trail is a great walk for catching a glimpse of grazing herds including Konik ponies and Highland cattle. You can also stop off at one of the hides to look for bittern, waterfowl and marsh harriers.
Caution
Unfenced ditches and open water.
Total steps: 5
Total steps: 5
Start point
Wicken Fen Visitor Centre
Step 1
Starting at the visitor centre, Wicken Lode is on your right. Follow the path keeping the water to your right. This path is part of the National Cycle Network route 11.
Step 2
Cross Monk's Lode at Norman's Bridge then turn left and continue on the cycle route (NCN11) with the lode on your left.
Step 3
Turn right to continue following the cycle route. You're now walking across an area between Baker’s Fen on your right, and Guinea Hall Fen, on your left.
Step 4
Pass Priory Farm on your right. When you reach Burwell Lode turn right and follow the path by the side of the lode keeping the water on your left.
Step 5
When you reach the junction with Wicken Lode, turn right just before the wooden footbridge. Follow Wicken Lode with the water on your left. You will pass the Tower Hide on the opposite bank. Continue along this path until you reach the bridge across Monk's Lode again and then head back to the visitor centre.
End point
Wicken Fen Visitor Centre.
Trail map
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