Wildlife reserves · East of England
Fenland SAC
In or near Aldreth.
Fenland SAC — multi-site Special Area of Conservation in the Fens.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Fenland SAC is located in East Cambridgeshire, with the nearest railway station being Ely, which is 8.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is CB6 3UX, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Fenland SAC is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Special Area of Conservation. Wikidata describes it as: "multi-site Special Area of Conservation in the Fens". Coordinates: 52.3507°, 0.1539°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Fenland is a multi-site Special Area of Conservation in the Fens (a region in eastern England). It was designated in 2005 to protect three wetland sites in Cambridgeshire with an area of 619 ha: Chippenham Fen (52.298°N 0.415°E / 52.298; 0.415) Wicken Fen (52.307°N 0.278°E / 52.307; 0.278) Woodwalton Fen (52.445°N 0.193°W / 52.445; -0.193)
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- Coordinates
- 52.3507, 0.1539
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Haddenham
- Postcode
- CB6 3UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30687472 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fenland SAC (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Haddenham
Villages · 0.9 km
Haddenham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Haddenham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Church of Holy Trinity
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Haddenham Closed Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.1 km
Church of St Peter
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Doghouse Grove
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Wilburton
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Aldreth Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.5 km
Aldreth
Towns & cities · 2.6 km
Forest School Camps
Campsites · 3.8 km
Site of Bullocks Haste Romano-British settlement
Archaeological sites · 4.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fenland SAC?
- Fenland SAC is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 3UX), in the parish of Haddenham.
- What is Fenland SAC?
- Fenland SAC — multi-site Special Area of Conservation in the Fens.
- How do I get to Fenland SAC?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB6 3UX.
- Is Fenland SAC a listed building?
- Fenland SAC is officially recognised as Special Area of Conservation listed.
- Is Fenland SAC free to visit?
- Yes, Fenland SAC is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fenland SAC?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 3UX. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Fenland SAC?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.