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South Cambridgeshire

Swavesey village – Fen Drayton Nature Reserve loop from Swavesey

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

Swavesey village – Fen Drayton Nature Reserve loop from Swavesey

Moderate

4.8

(5)

10

hikers

Swavesey village – Fen Drayton Nature Reserve loop from Swavesey

02:37

10.4km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

436 m

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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2

2.06 km

Willow Trees in Flooded Wetlands

Highlight • River

3

2.14 km

Sluice Gate Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

4

3.73 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Like so many along the River Great Ouse, Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve was formed when former gravel pits were allowed to flood. Fen Drayton's lakes and pools were created …

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5

3.94 km

Wooden Bridge Over River Nene

Highlight • Bridge

6

5.92 km

Fen Drayton Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This is great cycle path. Next time I would start from St Ives and head to Cambridge.

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7

6.38 km

Benches Along the Busway Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The busway cycle path provides plenty of spots to stop and take in a view or have some refreshments.

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8

6.89 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Amazing cycle lane right through the Fens. Beautiful water views on both sides, an absolute pleasure!

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B

10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

2.54 km

658 m

373 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

2.45 km

2.25 km

1.73 km

767 m

194 m

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Wednesday 17 June

28°C

16°C

14 %

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Comments

September 19, 2024,Fen Dryton lakes loop from Swavesey

Good choice on 21 degrees outside, a nice hike around the lakes. We catched the sunset and finished the tour with a beer on Swavesey.

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