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RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes

Cambridgeshire  >  United Kingdom

Riverside meadows and former gravel pits have been developed into a vast complex of open water, reed beds, woodland and open ground. It's a wildlife haven.

Ajouté* par Axel Kirby
Dernière actualisation 11 février 2022

Description

A thorough look at RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes will take a day, or more. As well as substantial areas of open water, there's a wide range of habitats that attract a similarly wide range of wildlife. Over 200 bird species have been recorded, including Butor étoilé, Héron pourpré and Guifette moustac. Many are passage migrants, so it's worth checking sighting reports, but even a casual visit will be rewarded.

Détails

Accès

RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes is halfway between Cambridge and Huntingdon, served by a dedicated busway (Stagecoach route 8) at a request stop. There's a car park, free and open at all times. The postcode is CB24 4RB.

On site, there's a 10 mile (16 km) network of paths, with some suggested routes. The area is former flood plain, therefore level but liable to be seriously muddy. Some, but not all paths are suitable for wheelchairs, with assistance. Dog access is restricted to public footpaths, due to the sensitive nature of some areas.

Terrain et Habitat

Forêt , Zone humide , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Prairie , Rivière , Lac , Agriculture , Roselière

Conditions

Plat , Paysage ouvert

Boucle

Oui

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Peut être utile

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Migration printanière , Migration automnale , Hiver

Itinéraire

Sentier large , Route non pavée , Sentier étroit

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Informations supplémentaires

Apart from the car park and information boards, there are no facilities on site; the nearest public toilets are at Cambridge Services, A14, Junction 24. To get the most out of this reserve, arrive early, take food and drink and be prepared to make a day of it.

Liens

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