Woodwalton Fen

#4740 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Woodwalton Fen, located in the England region of the United Kingdom, is a hidden gem for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This beautiful nature reserve is a haven for wildlife and boasts a diverse range of habitats, including wetlands, grasslands, and woodlands. Visitors can explore the area on foot, taking in the stunning scenery and observing the array of bird species that call the fen home.

One of the highlights of Woodwalton Fen is the opportunity to spot rare and protected species, such as the bittern and the fen raft spider. The reserve is also home to a variety of plant life, including orchids and water lilies, adding to the picturesque landscape.

For those interested in the history of the area, Woodwalton Fen has a fascinating past. It was once part of a larger wetland area that has since been drained, making it a unique and important site for conservation efforts. Visitors can learn about the conservation work being done to protect the fen and its inhabitants, as well as the history of the area, through informative displays and guided tours.

In addition to its natural beauty, Woodwalton Fen offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for visitors to relax and unwind. Whether taking a leisurely stroll through the reserve or finding a quiet spot to observe the wildlife, the fen provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Elevation: 13 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°26'40"N, 0°11'35"W

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Woodwalton Fen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Admiral Wells, Church of St Thomas a Becket, St Andrew's, Norman Cross Prison.

2.8 miNW
Nightlife
Admiral Wells, Peterborough
72 min walk • The Admiral Wells is a public house in Holme, Huntingdonshire, now in Cambridgeshire. Nearby Holme Fen is 2.75 metres below sea level, and the Admiral Wells claims to be the lowest pub in Great Britain. However, large-scale maps show the pub itself is approaximately 4 metres above sea level, so this claim appears to be incorrect.
3.8 miE
Church
Church of St Thomas a Becket, Ramsey
98 min walk • The Church of St Thomas à Becket, Ramsey is the Church of England parish church of Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. The parish is part of a benefice that includes also the parish of Upwood with Great and Little Raveley.
1.9 miSW
Church
St Andrew's
49 min walk • St Andrew's Church is a redundant Anglican church standing in an isolated position in fields about 2 kilometres to the north of the village of Woodwalton in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England.
5.8 miNW
Memorial
Norman Cross Prison, Peterborough
148 min walk • Norman Cross Prison in Huntingdonshire, England, was the world's first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camp or "depot", built in 1796–97 to hold prisoners of war from France and its allies during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
1.5 miSE
Park
Lady's Wood
38 min walk • Lady's Wood is a 7.1 hectare nature reserve west of Upwood in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This wood was a traditional coppice, but many of the trees were cut down in the 1950s.
1.9 miSE
Park
Raveley Wood
49 min walk • Raveley Wood is a 5.6 hectare nature reserve south-west of Upwood in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
3.9 miE
Monastery
Ramsey Abbey, Ramsey
100 min walk • Ramsey Abbey was a Benedictine abbey in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire, England. It was founded about AD 969 and dissolved on 22 November 1539. The site of the abbey in Ramsey is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
3.8 miE
52°26'54"N • 0°6'13"W
Ramsey Golf and Bowls Club, Ramsey
97 min walk • Golf
3.6 miW
Church
Church of All Saints, Sawtry
91 min walk • Church of All Saints is a Grade II listed building located in Sawtry, a village in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England. It became a listed building on 28 January 1958. Until the year 1880, there were two churches in Sawtry, All Saints' and St Andrew's.
1.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Woodwalton Castle
40 min walk • Woodwalton Castle was a small motte and bailey castle at Church End, the northern end of the parish of Woodwalton, Huntingdonshire.
2.3 miNW
Canal
Middle Level Navigations
60 min walk • The Middle Level Navigations are a network of waterways in England, primarily used for land drainage, which lie in The Fens between the Rivers Nene and Great Ouse, and between the cities of Peterborough and Cambridge.