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Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve – View of Joist Fen loop from Lakenheath

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East Of England

Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve – View of Joist Fen loop from Lakenheath

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Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve – View of Joist Fen loop from Lakenheath

01:26

5.70km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

2.18 km

Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The RSPB has done an amazing job in turning these former carrot fields into flourishing reedbed habitat. Keep a look-out for birds including kingfishers, cranes, bitterns, marsh harriers, bearded tits, …

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2.44 km

View of Joist Fen

Highlight • Natural

From this spot, you get a great view over Joist Fen, part of RSPB Lakenheath Fen. On this site, the RSPB has transformed former carrot fields into a thriving wetland habitat for kingfishers, cranes, otters and water voles.

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5.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

2.17 km

294 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.52 km

294 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

April 24, 2022,Lakenheath Fen – Joist Fen viewpoint Loop from Hockwold cum Wilton

Nice walk but being a RSPB site, there is an entry fee to look at their ducks

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