Canals · East of England
Monk’s Lode
In or near Little Thetford.
Monk’s 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 · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monk’s 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 4.1 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
Monk’s Lode is a canal located in Wicken, Cambridgeshire, London. It is part of the Wicken Fen Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a National Nature Reserve (NNR), and a Ramsar site. This designation highlights its ecological significance and biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3076, 0.2867
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Wicken
- Postcode
- CB7 5XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Soham — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28000384 (CC0)
- commons: Monk's Lode - geograph.org.uk - 554636.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monk’s Lode?
- Monk’s Lode is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 5XP), in the parish of Wicken.
- What is Monk’s Lode?
- Monk’s Lode is a canal in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monk’s Lode?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 5XP.
- Is Monk’s Lode a protected site?
- Yes — Monk’s Lode is part of the Wicken Fen SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the WICKEN FEN National Nature Reserve.
- Is Monk’s Lode free to visit?
- Yes, Monk’s Lode is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monk’s Lode?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 5XP.