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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.

Geplaatst* door Axel Kirby
Meest recente update 11 februari 2022

Beschrijving

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 Roerdomp, Purperreiger and Witwangstern. Many are passage migrants, so it's worth checking sighting reports, but even a casual visit will be rewarded.

Details

Toegang

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.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Wetland , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Rivier , Meer , Landbouw , Rietvelden

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Open landschap

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Voorjaarstrek , Najaarstrek , Winter

Route

Breed pad , Onverharde weg , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

Extra info

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.

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