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East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Wicken Fen – Wicken Fen Nature Reserve loop from Wicken Fen

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Wicken Fen – Wicken Fen Nature Reserve loop from Wicken Fen

Moderate

4.5

(8)

34

hikers

Wicken Fen – Wicken Fen Nature Reserve loop from Wicken Fen

02:08

8.49km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

82 m

Lapwing Café

Highlight • Cafe

2

230 m

Sedge Fen, Wicken Fen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

An additional feature at Wicken Fen, Sedge Fen is a managed habitat with amazing displays of butterflies. Separate charges (free to NT members) apply. In July 2020, you had to pre-book a timed entry due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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3

313 m

Wicken Fen

Highlight • Cycleway

Wonderful place to cycle with some good scenery. nice compacted gravel paths.

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4

3.40 km

Wicken Fen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Wicken Fen is the National Trust's oldest nature reserve and is hailed as England's most famous fen. The expansive reserve is home to more than 9,000 species of flora and fauna, including hen harriers, water voles and bitterns. There are raised boardwalks that enable you to explore the flowering meadows, sedge and reedbeds.

Tip by

5

4.24 km

Five Miles From Anywhere No Hurry Inn

Highlight • Pub

Opposite side of the river from the inn is a walking path. Riding here without full suspension would not be enjoyable.

Tip by

6

4.29 km

Green Hills Inn

Highlight • Pub

7

8.40 km

Water Point

Highlight • Rest Area

B

8.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

2.57 km

2.36 km

257 m

175 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

919 m

366 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 11 June

23°C

15°C

12 %

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