Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB Reserve

52.31015 , -0.02835

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)

Fen Drayton is an extensive area of wetland alongside the River Great Ouse. As the name suggests, the habitat is essentially fenland, with the addition of several large lakes resulting from former quarry sites. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, riparian woodland and scrub. Typical reedbed species such as Great Bittern, Reed Bunting, Reed and Sedge Warblers breed here. It is also one of very few locations remaining in the UK where European Turtle Doves can still be seen or heard in summer. With over 230 species recorded, it is the second most productive site in the county of Cambridgeshire.

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• habitat and vegetation
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Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 52.3101/-0.0284 (2024-06-07 06:51:37 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 52.3101/-0.0284 (2024-06-02 16:21:30 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 52.3101/-0.0284 (2024-06-02 16:20:09 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 52.3101/-0.0284 (2024-06-02 16:14:39 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 52.3101/-0.0284 (2024-06-02 16:14:27 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 52.3101/-0.0284 (2024-06-02 13:53:58 )

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 52.3100/-0.0334 (2020-11-08 18:09:23 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB Reserve" (2020-11-08 18:09:23 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-07 06:51:36
Fen Drayton is an extensive area of wetland alongside the River Great Ouse. As the name suggests, the habitat is essentially fenland, with the addition of several large lakes resulting from former quarry sites. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds and reedbeds, riparian woodland.woodland and scrub. Typical reedbed species such as Great Bittern, Reed Bunting, Reed and Sedge Warblers breed here. It is also one of very few locations remaining in the UK where European Turtle Doves can still be seen or heard in summer. With over 230 species recorded, it is the second most productive site in the county of Cambridgeshire.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 13:19:41
Fen Drayton is an extensive area of wetland alongside the River Great Ouse. As the name suggests, the habitat is essentially fenland, with the addition of several large lakes resulting from former quarry sites. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds and riparian woodland. Typical reedbed species such as Great Bittern, Reed Bunting, Reed and Sedge Warblers breed here. It is also one of very few locations remaining in the UK where European Turtle Doves can be seen or heard in summer. With over 230 species recorded, it is the second most productive site in the county of Cambrdigeshire.Cambridgeshire.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 16:21:31
Fen Drayton is an extensive area of wetland alongside the River Great Ouse. As the name suggests, the habitat is essentially fenland, with the addition of several large lakes resulting from former quarry sites. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds and riparian woodland. Typical reedbed species such as Great Bittern, Reed Bunting, Reed and Sedge Warblers breed here. It is also one of very few locations remaining in the UK where European Turtle Doves can be seen or heard in summer. With over 230 species recorded, it is the second most productive site in the county of Cambrdigeshire.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 16:20:09
Fen Drayton is an extensive area of wetland alongside the River Great Ouse. As the name suggests, the habitat is essentially fenland, with the addition of several large lakes resulting from former quarry site.sites. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds and riparian woodland. Typical reedbed species such as Great Bittern, Reed and Sedge Warblers breed here. It is also one of very few locations remaining in the UK where European Turtle Doves can be seen or heard in summer. With over 230 species recorded, it is the second most productive site in the county of Cambrdigeshire.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 16:14:39
Fen Drayton is an extensive area of wetland alongside the River Great Ouse. As the name suggests, the habitat is essentially fenland, with the addition of several large lakes resulting from former quarry site. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds and riparian woodland. Typical reedbed species such as Great Bittern, Reed and Sedge Warblers breed here. It is also one of very few locations remaining in the UK where European Turtle Doves can be seen or heard in summer. With over 230 species reocrded, recorded, it is the second most productive site in the county of Cambrdigeshire.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 16:14:27
Fen Drayton is a network an extensive area of lakes wetland alongside the River Great Ouse. As the name suggests, the habitat is essentially fenland, with lakes, the addition of several large lakes resulting from former quarry site. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds and riparian woodland. Typical reedbed species such as Great Bittern, Reed and Sedge Warblers breed here. It is also one of very few locations remaining in the UK where European Turtle Doves can be seen or heard in summer. With over 230 species reocrded, it is the second most productive site in the county of Cambrdigeshire.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 16:08:41
Fen Drayton is a network of lakes alongside the River Great Ouse. As the name suggests, the habitat is essentially fenland, with lakes, reedbeds and riparian woodland. Typical reedbed species as Great Bittern Bittern, Reed and Bearded Reedling Sedge Warblers breed here. It is also one of very few locations remaiing remaining in the UK where European Turtle Doves can be seen or heard in summer. With over 230 species reocrded, it is the second most productive site in the county of Cambrdigeshire.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 15:55:03
Fne Fen Drayton is a network of lakes alongside the River Great Ouse. As the name suggests, the habitat is essentially fenland, with lakes, reedbeds and rievrine . riparian woodland. Typical reedbed species as Great Bittern and Bearded Reedling breed here. It is also one of very few locations remaiing in the UK where European Turtle Doves can be seen or heard in summer. With over 230 species reocrded, it is the second most procytiev productive site in the county of Cambrdigeshire. Typical reedbed spice sh as GReat Bittern breed here. It is one of very few locations remaiing in he UK where EurpoenTutrl Doves cna be sene or heard in summer.Cambrdigeshire.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 13:53:58
Fne Drayton is a network of lakes alongside the River Great Ouse. As the name suggests, the habitat is fenland, with reedbeds and rievrine . With over 230 species reocrded, it is the second most procytiev site in the county of Cambrdigeshire. Typical reedbed spice sh as GReat Bittern breed here. It is one of very few locations remaiing in he UK where EurpoenTutrl Doves cna be sene or heard in summer.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Garganey (Spatula querquedula)
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur)
Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
Ruff (Calidris pugnax)
Black Tern (Chlidonias niger)
Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris)
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo)
Common Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia)
Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-10-23 13:36:50)

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-17 10:26:34)

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-17 10:26:08)

Common Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-17 10:24:22)

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-02 16:20:57)

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-02 16:06:58)

Ruff (Calidris pugnax) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-02 16:05:55)

Garganey (Spatula querquedula) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-02 16:05:16)

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-02 15:57:02)

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-02 15:56:23)

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-02 13:39:27)

European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-02 13:39:06)

  • Timing and strategy

In spring and early summer Common Cuckoo and Hobby are prominent. A few pairs of European Turtle Doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Great Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed, including Common Grasshopper Warblers, while Great Reed Warblers occur occasionally.

Common Terns breed on rafts on the lakes, while Arctic and Black Terns pass through regularly in spring.

For a short visit, one can walk north along Holywell Ferry Road from the car park and turn right to the viewing shelter overlooking the Ferry Lagoon. For a longer walk, one can walk all around the Ferry Lagoon (4km) and visit the viewing shelter on the south bank, or around Elney Lake to the west (4.5km) via the Coucher Hide.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-17 10:25
In spring and early summer Common Cuckoos are Cuckoo and Hobby are prominent. A few pairs of European Turtle Doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Great Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed, including Common Grasshopper Warblers, while Great Reed Warblers occur occasionally. Common Terns breed on rafts on the lakes, while Arctic and Black Terns pass through regularly in spring. For a short visit, one can walk north along Holywell Ferry Road from the car park and turn right to the viewing shelter overlooking the Ferry Lagoon. For a longer walk, one can walk all around the Ferry Lagoon (4km) and visit the viewing shelter on the south bank, or around Elney Lake to the west (4.5km) via the Coucher Hide.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 13:17
In spring and early summer Common Cuckoos are prominent. A few pairs of European Turtle Doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Great Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed, including Common Grasshopper and occasionally Great Warblers, while Great Reed Warblers. Warblers occur occasionally. Common Terns breed on rafts on the lakes, while Arctic and Black Terns pass through regularly in spring. For a short visit, one can walk north along Holywell Ferry Road from the car park and turn right to the viewing shelter overlooking the Ferry Lagoon. For a longer walk, one can walk all around the Ferry Lagoon (4km) and visit the viewing shelter on the south bank, or around Elney Lake to the west (4.5km) via the Coucher Hide.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 13:13
In spring and early summer Common Cuckoos are prominent. A few pairs of European Turtle Doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Great Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed, including Common Grasshopper and occasionally Great Reed Warblers. Common Terns breed on rafts on the lakes, while Arctic and Black Terns pass through regularly in spring. For a short visit, one can walk north along Holywell Ferry Road from the car park and turn right to the viewing shelter overlooking the Ferry Lagoon. For a longer walk, one can walk all around the Ferry Lagoon (4km) and visit the viewing shelter on the south bank, or around Elney Lake to the west (4.5km) via the Coucher Hide.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 13:07
In spring and early summer Common Cuckoos are prominent. A few pairs of European Turtle Doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed, including Common Grasshopper and occasionally Great Reed Warblers. Common Terns breed on rafts on the lakes, while Arctic and Black Terns pass through regularly in spring. For a short visit, one can walk north along Holywell Ferry Road from the car park and turn right to the viewing shelter overlooking the Ferry Lagoon. For a longer walk, one can walk all around the Ferry Lagoon (4km) and visit the viewing shelter on the south bank.bank, or around Elney Lake to the west (4.5km) via the Coucher Hide.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-07 06:52
In spring and early summer Common Cuckoos are prominent. A few pairs of turtle doves European Turtle Doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed, including Common Grasshopper and occasionally Great Reed Warblers. Common Terns breed on rafts on the lakes, while Arctic and Black Terns pass through regularly in spring. For a short visit, one can walk north along Holywell Ferry Road from the car park and turn right to the viewing shelter overlooking the Ferry Lagoon. For a longer walk, one can walk all around the Ferry Lagoon and visit the viewing shelter on the south bank.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 13:38
In spring and early summer Common Cuckoos are prominent. A few pairs of turtle doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed, including Common Grasshopper and occasionally Great Reed Warblers. Common Terns breed on rafts on the lakes, while Arctic and Black Terns pass through regularly in spring. For a short visit, one can walk north along Holywell Ferry Road from the car park and turn right to the viewing shelter overlooking the Ferry Lagoon. For a longer walk, one can walk all around the Ferry Lagoon and visit the viewing shelter on the south bank.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 13:31
In spring and early summer Common Cuckoos are prominent. A few pairs of turtle doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed. Great breed, including Common Grasshopper and occasionally Great Reed Warblers are occasionally seen. Warblers. Arctic and Black Terns pass through regularly in spring. For a short visit, one can walk north along Holywell Ferry Road from the car park and turn right to the viewing shelter overlooking the Ferry Lagoon. For a longer walk, one can walk all around the Ferry Lagoon and visit the viewing shelter on the south bank.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 13:29
In spring and early summer Common Cuckoos are prominent. A few pairs of turtle doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed. breed. Great Reed Warblers are occasionally seen. Arctic and Black Terns pass through regularly in spring. For a short visit, one can walk north along Holywell Ferry Road from the car park and turn right to the viewing shelter overlooking the Ferry Lagoon. For a longer walk, one can walk all around the Ferry Lagoon and visit the viewing shelter on the south bank.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 03:47
In spring and early summer Common Cuckoos are prominent. A few pairs of turtle doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed. Black Terns pass through regularly in spring.spring. For a short visit, one can walk north along Holywell Ferry Road from the car park and turn right to the viewing shelter overlooking the Ferry Lagoon. For a longer walk, one can walk all around the Ferry Lagoon and visit the viewing shelter on the south bank.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 03:43
In spring and early summer Common Cuckoos are prominent. A few pairs of turtle doves breed here and might be seen or heard along Holywell Ferry Road. Bitterns, Common Terns and a range of warblers breed. Black Terns pass through regularly in spring.
  • How to get there

The reserve is a short distance north of the A14 or Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14.

The reserve can also be visited using the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which runs from Cambridge to St. Ives (Route A) and Huntingdon (Route B) and stops by request at Fen Drayton Lakes.

The flat terrain and moderate distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes carefully so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 13:19
The reserve is a short distance north of the A14 or Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14. The reserve can also be visited using the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which runs from Cambridge to St. Ives (Route A) and Huntingdon (Route B) and stops by request at Fen Drayton Lakes. The flat terrain and moderate distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes carefully so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 13:18
The reserve is a short distance from north of the A14 or Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14. The reserve can also be visited using the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which runs from Cambridge to St. Ives (Route A) and Huntingdon (Route B) and stops by request at Fen Drayton Lakes. The flat terrain and moderate distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 13:12
The reserve is a short distance from the A14 or Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14. The reserve can also be visited using the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway (Routes A and B), Busway, which runs from Cambridge to Huntingdon via St. Ives and stops Ives (Route A) and Huntingdon (Route B) and stops by request at Fen Drayton Lakes. The flat terrain and moderate distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-07 06:54
The reserve is a short distance from the A14 or Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14. The reserve can also be visited using the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, Busway (Routes A and B), which runs from Cambridge to Huntingdon via St. Ives and stops by request at Fen Drayton Lakes. The flat terrain and moderate distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 13:40
The reserve is a short distance from the A14 or Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14. The reserve can also be visited usng using the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which runs from Cambridge to Huntingdon via St. Ives and stops by request at Fen Drayton Lakes. The flat terrain and moderate distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 13:20
The reserve is a short distance from the A14 or Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14. The reserve can also be visited usng the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which runs from Cambridge to Huntingdon via St. Ives, with a stop Ives and stops by request at Fen Drayton Lakes. The flat terrain and moderate distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 03:38
The reserve is a short distance from the A14 or Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14. The reserve can also be visited usng the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which runs from Cambridge to Huntingdon via St. Ives, with a stop at Fen Drayton Lakes. The flat terrain and moderate distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 03:38
The reserve is a short distance from the A14 or Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14. The reserve can also be visited usng the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which runs from Cambridge to Huntingdon via St. Ives, with a stop at Fen Drayton Lakes. The flat terrain and distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 16:19
The reserve is a short distance from the A14 Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14. The reserve can also be visited usng the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which runs from Cambridge to Huntingdon via St. Ives, with a stop ay at Fen Drayton Lakes. The flat terrain and distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 16:19
The reserve is a short distance from the A14 Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14. The reserve can also be visited usng the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which runs from Cambridge to Huntingdon with a stop ay Fen Drayton Lakes. The flat terrain and distances are suitable for cycling, though cyclists should plan their routes so as to avoid main roads such as the A14.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 13:47
The reserve is a short distance from the A14 Huntingdon Road, between Cambridge and Huntingdon. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Blue RSPB signposts show the way from the A14.

Access is from the south via Holywell Ferry Road. Entry is free and the reserve is open from dawn to dusk.

There is a car park with 50 spaces on Holywell Ferry Road. A parking fee of £2 applies, with free parking for blue badge holders and RSPB members, who are asked to display their membership cards.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 03:39
Access is fomr from the south via Holywell Ferry Road. Entry is free and the reserve is open from dawn to dusk. There is a car park with 50 spaces.spaces on Holywell Ferry Road. A parking fee of £2 applies, with free parking for blue badge holders and RSPB members, who are asked to display their membership cards.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 16:04
Access is fomr the south via Holywell Ferry Road. Entry is free and the reserve is open from dawn to dusk. There is a car park with 50 spaces. A parking fee of £2 applies, with free parking for blue badge holders and RSPB members, who are asked to display their membership cards.
  • Other attractions

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

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Information boards and shelter are provided at the car park. Hides and viewing shelters offer views of the lakes. 

An attractive pub, the Old Ferry Boat, can be seen from the reserve on the far side of the Great Ouse. Unfortunately, since the said ferry boat no longer exists, it takes a detour of some 15 minutes by car via St. Ives to reach the pub, which offers good food and accommodation as well as riverside birding. The pub claims to be the oldest in Britain.

A closer pub is the White Horse Inn at Stavesey.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-17 10:33
Information boards and shelter are provided at the car park. Hides and viewing shelters offer views of the lakes.  An attractive pub, the Old Ferry Boat, can be seen from the reserve on the far side of the Great Ouse. Unfortunately, since the said ferry boat no longer exists, it takes a detour of some 15 minutes by car via St. Ives to reach the pub, which offers good food and accommodation as well as riverside birding. The pub claims to be the oldest in Britain. A closer pub is the White Horse Inn at Stavesey.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-17 10:33
Information boards and shelter are provided at the car park. Some blinds provide shelter Hides and views viewing shelters offer views of the lakes.  An attractive pub, the Old Ferry Boat, can be seen from the reserve on the far side of the Great Ouse. Unfortunately, since the said ferry no longer exists, it takes a detour of some 15 minutes by car via St. Ives to reach the pub, which offers good food and accommodation as well as riverside birding. The pub claims to be the oldest in Britain. A closer pub is the White Horse Inn at Stavesey.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-17 10:32
Information boards and shelter are provided at the car park. Some blinds provide shelter and views of the lakes.  An attractive pub, the Old Ferry Boat, can be seen from the reserve on the far side of the Great Ouse. Unfortunately, since the said ferry no longer exists, it takes a detour of some 15 minutes by car via St. Ives to reach the pub, which offers good food and accommodation as well as riverside birding. The pub claims to be the oldest in Britain. A closer pub is the White Horse Inn at Stavesey.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 13:40
Information boards are provided at the car park. Some blinds provide shelter and views of the lakes.  An attractive pub, the Old Ferry Boat, can be seen from the reserve on the far side of the Great Ouse. Unfortunately, since the said ferry no longer exists, it takes a detour of some 15 minutes by car via St. Ives to reach the pub, which offers good food and accomodation accommodation as well as riverside birding. The pub cliams claims to be the oldst oldest in Britain. A closer pub is the White Horse Inn at Stavesey.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 03:51
Information boards are provided at the car park. Some blinds provide shelter and views of the lakes.  An attractive pub, the Old Ferry Boat, can be seen from the reserve on the far side of the Great Ouse. Unfortunately, since the said ferry no longer exists, it takes a detour of some 15 minutes by car via St. Ives to reach the pub, which offers good food and accomodation as well as riverside birding. birding. The pub cliams to be the oldst in Britain. A closer pub is the Whte White Horse Inn at Stavesey.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 03:40
Information boards are provided at the car park. Some blinds provide shelter and views of the lakes.  An attractive pub, the Ferry Boat, can be seen from the reserve on the far side of the Great Ouse. Unforntunately, Unfortunately, since the said ferry no longer exists, it takes a detour of some 15 minutes by car via St. Ives to reach the pub, which offers good food and accomodation as well as riverside birding. A closer pub is the Whte Horse Inn at Stavesey.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 13:50
Information boards are provided at the car park. park. Some blinds provide shelter and views of the lakes.  An attractive pub, the Ferry Boat, can be seen from the reserve on the far side of the Great Ouse. Unforntunately, since the said ferry no longer exists, it takes a detour of some 15 minutes by car via St. Ives to reach the pub, which offers good food and accomodation as well as riverside birding.birding. A closer pub is the Whte Horse Inn at Stavesey.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 12:27
Information boards are provided at the car park. An attractive pub, the Ferry Boat, can be seen from the reserve on the far side of the Great Ouse. Unforntunately, since the said ferry no longer exists, it takes a detour of some 15 minutes by car to reach the pub, which offers good food and accomodation as well as riverside birding.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-02 12:25
Information boards are provided at the car park. An attractive pub, the Ferry Boat, can be seen from the reserve on the far side of the Great Ouse. Unforntunately, since the said ferry no longer exists, it takes a detour of some 15 minutes by car to reach the pub, which offers good food as well as riverside birding.

All or part of the reserve may be inaccessible in winter due to flooding.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 13:21
All or part of the reserve may be inaccessible in winter due to flooding.
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