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Stretham pumping engine

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.33422, 0.22451

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4 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Good match

Named hiking route nearby: Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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8 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Four Lodes Trail at Wicken FenWalking route6.4 km▾

Grass paths following waterways. Made and unmade grass paths. Take care near waterways and ponds. Dogs welcome.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Rothschild WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Fen Rivers Way (Cambridge to Ely)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Wicken Fen Adventurers' Trail, Wicken FenWalking route4.4 km▾

A well-signed route along wide grassy paths (can be muddy). Take care near waterways and ponds. Dogs on leads welcome. Mobility parking and adapted toilets.

Named routeLength 4.4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Black Fen Waterway Trailpublic footpath · 884 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 884 mSurface grassPath type: footway
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Cycling

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21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 11Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 11National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km▾
Named routeRef 11Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km▾
Named routeRef 11Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route107 m▾
Named routeRef 11Length 107 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km▾
Named routeRef 11Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route68 m▾
Named routeRef 11Length 68 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Stretham Old Engine - centrifugal pump

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Stretham Old Engine - centrifugal pump

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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