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Stretham pumping engine

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📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.33422, 0.22451

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Woodpigeon
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Mallard +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: OLD ENGINE HOUSE

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Mallard +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Common Darter, Ruddy Darter +91 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

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

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

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Stretham Old Engine - centrifugal pump

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Stretham Old Engine - centrifugal pump

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