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East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

The Nook Café – Swavesey village loop from Swavesey

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

South Cambridgeshire

The Nook Café – Swavesey village loop from Swavesey

Moderate

4.0

(4)

12

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The Nook Café – Swavesey village loop from Swavesey

02:12

8.68km

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

169 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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2

493 m

Swavesey Castle Hill

Highlight • Castle

3

3.70 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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4

4.41 km

Wooden Bridge Over River Nene

Highlight • Bridge

5

4.62 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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6

6.29 km

Willow Trees in Flooded Wetlands

Highlight • River

7

6.38 km

Sluice Gate Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

8

8.25 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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8.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

2.18 km

534 m

429 m

294 m

Surfaces

1.93 km

1.82 km

1.53 km

1.23 km

1.15 km

1.02 km

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