Viewpoints · East of England
Joist Fen viewpoint
In or near Lakenheath.
Joist Fen viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Hugh Venables — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lakenheath · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Joist Fen viewpoint is a named viewpoint in Suffolk, London, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area IP27.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Joist Fen viewpoint is a designated viewpoint located in Lakenheath, Suffolk, within the London region. It is part of the Breckland Farmland SSSI, recognised for its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4456, 0.4957
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Lakenheath
- Postcode
- IP27 9LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Lakenheath — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: n1314055117 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Joist Fen viewpoint?
- Joist Fen viewpoint is in Suffolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode IP27 9LN), in the parish of Lakenheath.
- What is Joist Fen viewpoint?
- Joist Fen viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Joist Fen viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP27 9LN.
- Is Joist Fen viewpoint a protected site?
- Yes — Joist Fen viewpoint is part of the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Joist Fen viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Joist Fen viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Joist Fen viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP27 9LN.