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East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Cock-Up Bridge, Burwell Fen – Wicken Fen Nature Reserve loop from Wicken Fen

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Cock-Up Bridge, Burwell Fen – Wicken Fen Nature Reserve loop from Wicken Fen

Moderate

5.0

(4)

9

hikers

Cock-Up Bridge, Burwell Fen – Wicken Fen Nature Reserve loop from Wicken Fen

02:48

11.1km

20m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.86 km

View of Ely Cathedral across Soham Mere Fen

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Wide views from here across the open fenlands when going westbound to Ely Cathedral sailing across the far horizon.

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2

5.03 km

Cock-Up Bridge, Burwell Fen

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Cool bit of gravel close to river.
Ride though a field of horses!

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3

5.86 km

Burwell Lode

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Burwell Lode links the village of Burwell with Reach Lode. Lodes are thought to be Roman in origin and its the name given to man-made waterways in Cambridgeshire. They often connect villages and other waterways.

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4

6.74 km

Reach Lode and Burwell Lode

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The whole of Wicken Fen is scenic. This point is on a good route that avoids the awkward bridge (next to the Cock-up Bridge) over Burwell Lode. This alternative to …

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5

7.36 km

Wicken Fen Nature Reserve

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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 …

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6

9.67 km

View south from Wicken Fen

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7

10.6 km

Monks Lode Bridge

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B

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

3.21 km

682 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

1.63 km

1.48 km

1.21 km

674 m

455 m

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Saturday 5 September

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