Did you know
Over 1,000 species of moth can be found in our reserves
Visit the Great Fen
Woodwalton Fen
One of Britain's oldest nature reserves. Mature
reedbed, mixed fen, grassland, woodland and hawthorn scrub. Over 20kms
of pathway with several meres and bird hides. Beautiful views and abundant
wildlife can been seen throughout this internationally important site.
There is an information board at the entrance and Rothschild's bungalow
is a short walk along the path.
Holme Fen
Close to the site of what was, several hundred years ago, Britain's largest lowland lake. Birch woodland, open bracken, grassland and remnants of a raised peat bog. Over 12kms of pathway with 3 meres and hides. The famous Holme Post is situated in the heart of the reserve.
Ramsey Heights
The Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre at Ramsey Heights provides an ideal introduction to the Great Fen with reeds, meadows and ponds and pools rich in aquatic life within a short walk. Great crested newts breed on the site which is also home to the water stick-insect and several rare beetles.
The centre, on the site of a Victorian brick and tile works, is an ideal place to study the crossover between wildlife, people and heritage, all elements of the Great Fen.
The Countryside Centre, previously known as the Countryside Classroom, is home to the Great Fen Education and Community team and the education centre for the Great Fen.
Map and directions to Ramsey Heights
