Godmanchester Nature Reserve is a superb place for a walk, not far from the market town of Huntingdon. As with many other reserves along the Great River Ouse, it occupies the site of a former gravel pit and comprises four lakes with areas of grassland and hedgerows.

As well as songbirds, ducks, geese, kingfishers and overwintering wildfowl, the reserve is also notable for its Roman heritage. Roman Lake was the site of a Roman well, discovered during quarrying work in the 1980s.

Natalie

January 13, 2023

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Like many nature reserves in England, Godmanchester Nature Reserve was once gravel pits. The peaceful nature could not be further away from its industrial history. Keep an eye out for songbirds, ducks, geese, kingfishers and overwintering wildfowl as you run through.

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1. Godmanchester Nature Reserve, Houghton Meadows & the River Great Ouse loop from St Ives

15.4km

03:54

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Godmanchester Nature Reserve loop via Houghton Mill

7.03km

01:47

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wildlife Sanctuary Lake – Godmanchester Nature Reserve loop from Romans' Edge

7.00km

01:46

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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

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Godmanchester Nature Reserve

1. Godmanchester Nature Reserve, Houghton Meadows & the River Great Ouse loop from St Ives

2. Godmanchester Nature Reserve loop via Houghton Mill

3. Wildlife Sanctuary Lake – Godmanchester Nature Reserve loop from Romans' Edge

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