Pauline's Swamp
Plan your visit
Getting here
52.26662, 0.32057
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +85 more · last seen 2026; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +85 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +8 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: NCN 51
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Rothschild WayWalking route
Fen Rivers Way (Cambridge to Ely)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.
Wicken Fen Boardwalk Trail, Wicken FenWalking route1.1 km
Suitable for wheelchairs, buggies and pushchairs. Take care near waterways and ponds. Can get wet and muddy. Assistance dogs only.
Wicken Fen Summer Nature Trail, Wicken FenWalking route3.6 km
This trail is only available June to October. Flat route along grassy paths. Take care when near waterways or ponds. Dogs not permitted.
🚴Cycling
82 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
Cambridge secondary cycle networkCycling route
NCN National Route 11Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route21 m
Main RouteCycling route5.2 km
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Spring Closebyway open to all traffic · 165 m
Wildlife to spot
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