Reach - Fenland Walk

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Overview

A beautiful and varied fen walk from Reach.

In the morning we will walk via Burwell to Burwell Fen, then on to the edges of St Edmund's Fen & Wicken Fen. Our picnic lunch stop will be at Upware (pub option for drinks only if open). After lunch we will return to our starting point via Fen Rivers Way and Swaffham Bulbeck Fen.

Saturday, 28 September 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

The walk will primarily be on grassy paths with some harder surfaces in places. Walking in the fens is quite exposed, especially if windy.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 56764 66114
Nearest postcode:: CB25 0JD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking is in the small free public car park or around Reach village green. We encourage car sharing via our WhatsApp group. Please contact the leader if you require further details.

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