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Fen Drayton Nature Reserve – Swavesey village loop from Over

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Fen Drayton Nature Reserve – Swavesey village loop from Over

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Fen Drayton Nature Reserve – Swavesey village loop from Over

04:38

18.3km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.69 km

River Great Ouse

Highlight • Natural

One of England's greatest rivers, the River Great Ouse steadily flows through Cambridgeshire's flat pastures on its journey from Northamptonshire to the North Sea. Its many wetlands and nature reserves …

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3.24 km

Lock on the Great Ouse River

Highlight • Structure

if you like getting on and off your bike, pushing it up and down steps and opening and closing gates this is the spot for you! 😄

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5.17 km

Overcote Fen Wildlife Area

Nature Reserve

10.8 km

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This is great cycle path. Next time I would start from St Ives and head to Cambridge.

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11.8 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Amazing cycle lane right through the Fens. Beautiful water views on both sides, an absolute pleasure!

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15.4 km

The Nook Café

Highlight • Cafe

Current opening times are 10-2pm. Very friendly though: even though I got there at 2:45, the door was still open and they sold me a cold drink and topped up my water bottle.

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15.7 km

Swavesey village

Highlight • Historical Site

The attractive village of Swavesey is wonderfully rural, with its old windmill and farmers' fields. Just a short walk from the Fen Drayton Lake Nature Reserve and with the Pathfinder …

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

4.04 km

2.91 km

2.39 km

377 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

3.96 km

3.44 km

2.90 km

2.10 km

888 m

Elevation

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Fen Drayton Nature Reserve – Swavesey village loop from Over

River Great Ouse

Lock on the Great Ouse River

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

The Nook Café

Swavesey village

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