Congratulations, you are at the lowest point in the UK, 3m below sea level. The top of the iron posts marks ground level when the fen was first drained in 1850. Since then they have been progressively exposed by the shrinking peat until the tops now stand 4m above modern ground level.

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From Huntingdon to the lowest point in the UK — Across The Great Fen

72.0km

03:06

300m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Holme Fen Forest Trail loop from Holme

25.2km

01:06

60m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Holme, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Holme Fen National Nature Reserve

Holme Fen National Nature Reserve

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From Huntingdon to the lowest point in the UK — Across The Great Fen

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Holme Fen Forest Trail loop from Holme

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