Fen Rivers Way (Paperback)

The Fen Rivers Way is a 50 mile long trail that follows the watercourse of the River Cam and Great Ouse River from Cambridge to King's Lynn. The route has many contrasting sections, with bustling busy city streets and vast expanses of flat open fenland. Numerous villages and towns are encountered along the route including Waterbeach, the historic city of Ely, Littleport and Downham Market before reaching the coastal estuary. The flat fenlands are particularly important to wetland wildlife including a range of insects and birds that can be seen along the path. Numerous pools are passed giving the opportunity to see birds such as Redshank, Snipe and countless geese and ducks. The entire route is well served by the King's Lynn to Cambridge train line making it very easy to complete single day walks over a longer period or have a single base for several nights and complete the route in sections. Included in the book are dozens of photos showing highlights of the route., directions including alternative routes, maps of the walk and of all nearby towns and villages, locations of shops and overnight accommodation.

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Paperback | Page Count: 78