Location Map
The wild fens once stretched for hundreds of miles across Eastern England and provided essential habitats for some unique wildlife. When this land was drained in the 17th century, most of this wildlife habitat was lost, together with the traditional way of life of the inhabitants. On the western edge of the original fenland, two fragments remain, Woodwalton Fen and Holme Fen. The Great Fen will be connecting these precious fragments with recreated wetland areas, providing a vast landscape for people and wildlife.
The project area lies between Peterborough and Huntingdon. Leaving the AI(M) at junction 16, follow the B660 east towards Ramsey. After the railway level-crossing, the road goes directly through the project area with the Birch woodland of Holme Fen to the north and Woodwalton Fen on the distant south-east horizon.
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This is the first visitor information point in the Great Fen area. Restoration began here in 2010 and as it continues, there will be an increasing amount and variety of wildlife using the site. A way-marked walk takes visitors past the wetland, into a wooded area and to a unique straw-bale bird hide where there will be spectacular views across the site. There are also picnic areas and information panels in the car park. 
Restoration began on this 452 acre (183 hectare) farm in 2006 and it is already attracting many birds. There are spectacular views over Middle Farm from the west bank of Woodwalton Fen and from there it is also possible to walk out towards the farm. Local farmers are helping the Great Fen team with restoration on this and other sites.
