Holme Fen Map
There is more detailed information about this National Nature Reserve here.
To find out more about the Holme Post and the history of Holme Fen please see the heritage section.
For information about the special wildlife of Holme Fen please visit the wildlife section.
To see the position of any of the points of interest listed below, simply click them.
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The famous Holme Post is made of cast iron and the top was level with the ground in 1851. This post now stands approximately 4m (13 feet) out of the ground, showing how much the peat has shrunk since the draining of Whittlesea Mere.
This waymarked walking route takes you through the beautiful Silver Birch woodland and past the famous Holme Post. The walk takes approximately 1 hour and you can download a 
There are many mown paths that wind through Holme Fen.
This mere was formed by commercial peat cutting in the early 20th century.
Commercial peat cutting in the reserve led to the creation of this area of open water that supports birds, dragonflies and marsh plants such as Golden Dock.
Various paths lead through Holme Fen to this raised lookout 
The bird hides at the two meres often give views of large numbers of wildfowl. 
