Canals · East of England
Wicken Lode
In or near Stretham.
Wicken 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 · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wicken Lode is a place of interest in Cambridgeshire, London. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Soham, about 5.8 km away. Postcode area CB7.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cam Washes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wicken Lode is a canal located in the parish of Wicken, Cambridgeshire, within the London region. It is designated as part of the Cam Washes SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3032, 0.2601
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Wicken
- Postcode
- CB7 5YQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Soham — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28000383 (CC0)
- commons: Wicken Lode - geograph.org.uk - 554600.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Wicken
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Wicken Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.1 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wicken Lode?
- Wicken Lode is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 5YQ), in the parish of Wicken.
- What is Wicken Lode?
- Wicken Lode is a canal in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wicken Lode?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 5YQ.
- Is Wicken Lode a protected site?
- Yes — Wicken Lode is part of the Cam Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wicken Lode free to visit?
- Yes, Wicken Lode is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wicken Lode?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 5YQ.