Canals · East of England
Burwell Lode
In or near Swaffham Prior.
Burwell Lode is a canal in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Soham · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burwell Lode is a place of interest in Cambridgeshire, London. The site is part of the WICKEN FEN National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Soham, about 5.6 km away. Postcode area CB7.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wicken Fen SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WICKEN FEN
- Ramsar wetland: Wicken Fen
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burwell Lode is a canal located in Wicken, Cambridgeshire, London. It is part of the Wicken Fen Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and a Ramsar site, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3001, 0.2683
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Wicken
- Postcode
- CB7 5YQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Soham — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29586454 (CC0)
- commons: Cockup Bridge, Wicken Fen - 8 December 2013 - 03.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Public art & sculpture · 2.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burwell Lode?
- Burwell Lode is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 5YQ), in the parish of Wicken.
- What is Burwell Lode?
- Burwell Lode is a canal in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burwell Lode?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 5YQ.
- Is Burwell Lode a protected site?
- Yes — Burwell Lode is part of the Wicken Fen SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the WICKEN FEN National Nature Reserve.
- Is Burwell Lode free to visit?
- Yes, Burwell Lode is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burwell Lode?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 5YQ.