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Far Fen Lake – Swavesey village loop from Swavesey

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Far Fen Lake – Swavesey village loop from Swavesey

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Far Fen Lake – Swavesey village loop from Swavesey

01:40

6.53km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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150 m

The Nook Café

Highlight • Cafe

Current opening times are 10-2pm. Very friendly though: even though I got there at 2:45, the door was still open and they sold me a cold drink and topped up my water bottle.

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474 m

Swavesey Castle Hill

Highlight • Castle

1.99 km

Far Fen Lake

Highlight • Lake

Part of the RSPB Nature Reserve, Far Fen Lake is recognisable by the island near its eastern shore.

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2.51 km

Viewpoint

2.79 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Visitor Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fen Drayton lakes is a nature reverse run by the RSPB. There is a picnic area making it the perfect location for a mid ride rest stop.

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4.41 km

Sluice Gate Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

4.50 km

Willow Trees in Flooded Wetlands

Highlight • River

6.12 km

Swavesey village

Highlight • Historical Site

The attractive village of Swavesey is wonderfully rural, with its old windmill and farmers' fields. Just a short walk from the Fen Drayton Lake Nature Reserve and with the Pathfinder …

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6.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

1.52 km

456 m

449 m

311 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

1.52 km

1.14 km

535 m

406 m

397 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 20 July

23°C

12°C

0 %

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Far Fen Lake – Swavesey village loop from Swavesey

The Nook Café

Swavesey Castle Hill

Far Fen Lake

Fen Drayton Lakes Visitor Area

Sluice Gate Crossing

Willow Trees in Flooded Wetlands

Swavesey village

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