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Wicken Fen – White Fen loop from Stretham

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Wicken Fen – White Fen loop from Stretham

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Wicken Fen – White Fen loop from Stretham

03:16

54.8km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.7 km for 270 m

After 32.7 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.49 km

Wicken Fen

Highlight • Cycleway

An additional feature at Wicken Fen, Sedge Fen is a managed habitat with amazing displays of butterflies. Separate charges (free to NT members) apply. In July 2020, you had to pre-book a timed entry due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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10.0 km

Cock-Up Bridge, Burwell Fen

Highlight • River

Cool bit of gravel close to river.
Ride though a field of horses!

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10.4 km

Konik Ponies and Highland Cattle at Wicken Fen

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are lucky you will meet these guys at the cattle grid, they are especially friendly if you have food with you.

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11.9 km

Burwell Fen

Highlight • Trail

Nice traffic free route, great for riders of all ages

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16.0 km

White Fen

Highlight • Cycleway

This section is on the Lodes Way, a brilliant cycling route between Anglesey Abbey (excellent Cafe, park your cycle in the back yard) and Wicken Fen (The Maids Head in …

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31.2 km

King's College Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

King's College is one of the most famous colleges at Cambridge University, if not the world. Founded in 1441 by Henry VI shortly after he founded Eton, the college has …

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31.9 km

St John's College, Cambridge

Highlight • Settlement

St John's College, Cambridge was founded by the Tudor matriarch Lady Margaret Beaufort, established by a charter dated 9 April 1511. It is one of the larger colleges in terms …

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32.8 km

The Backs

Highlight • Religious Site

An area of parkland along the River Cam, the Cambridge Backs, or usually known as The Backs, give a different perspective of the Cambridge Colleges. Across the water, the backs …

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47.9 km

Great Ouse (Old West River)

Lake

54.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

18.2 km

7.46 km

5.67 km

3.61 km

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

8.75 km

2.03 km

2.00 km

873 m

631 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 10 August

26°C

11°C

0 %

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Wicken Fen – White Fen loop from Stretham

Wicken Fen

Cock-Up Bridge, Burwell Fen

Konik Ponies and Highland Cattle at Wicken Fen

Burwell Fen

White Fen

King's College Chapel

St John's College, Cambridge

The Backs

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