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Denton Fen Covert - Open water

9 ha

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Free entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

4 activities

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Rothschild WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

40 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 53Cycling route
Named routeRef 53National Cycle Network
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeRef 21Round tripRegional cycle route
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wellingtonia CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef WellingtoniaLocal cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route93 m
Named routeRef 12Length 93 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

A glimpse of the water at Caldecote Fen

A glimpse of the water at Caldecote Fen

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