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RSPB Lakenheath Fen

Suffolk  >  United Kingdom

This reserve was developed from former arable fields in the late 1990s. It is a mixture of woodland and wetland, adjacent to the Little Ouse River and Norfolk.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 31 јануари 2025

Description

Lakenheath Fen has attracted голем воден бик, кукавица and large numbers of сокол ластовичар, in addition to various warblers, tits and waterfowl. It's a feasible destination for birders whose primary target is north Norfolk.

Details

Access

There is an entry charge, but RSPB members are exempt. Access is on foot: the paths can be muddy and not always suitable for wheelchairs. Dogs are restricted to public rights of way on the edges of the reserve.

Buses between Thetford and Brandon (routes 200/201) stop about two miles away; there is a train station (Lakenheath) about half a mile from the reserve's vistor centre, but services are infrequent. There is a reserve car and coach park. The postcode is IP27 9AD.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

There are good views across the river to wetlands and fields. The visitor centre has toilets.

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