Stanwick Lakes Bird Hide – Higham Ferrers Lock loop from Raunds

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East Northamptonshire

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Stanwick Lakes Bird Hide – Higham Ferrers Lock loop from Raunds

Moderate

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Stanwick Lakes Bird Hide – Higham Ferrers Lock loop from Raunds

04:51

19.1km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.63 km

Stanwick Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Lovely, easy gravel paths. Can get busy at weekends with walkers etc, so can be a bit slow going. But early morning, weekdays etc usually all pretty good.

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4.58 km

B-17 Crash Memorial

Highlight • Monument

5.03 km

Sprite

Lake

6.21 km

Higham Ferrers Lock

Highlight • Structure

Higham Ferrers Lock is located on the beautiful River Nene.

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7.29 km

Viewpoint and Birdwatching at Summer Leys Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Excellent viewpoint across the water and high chances of spotting some local birdlife such as little egret, cormorant and heron.

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7.99 km

Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

9.67 km

Scenic lakeside promenade with refreshment stands and a café

Highlight • Lake

15.2 km

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitors centre is the hub of all the great things that take place at Stanwick Lake. Not only is there cycling, walking and running, but fishing, assualt courses and all manner of other adventures.

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