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Over 800 species of beetle have been recorded at Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve

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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

Environment agencyHuntinddon District Council  Middle Level Commissioners
English NatureWildlife Trust of Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire Northamptonshire Peterborough  Lottery Funded