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Lakenheath Fen

Lakenheath Fen
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How to get here

Sustrans cycle route

The best links are along the byway (used by the Hereward Way) from Brandon and via lanes and byways from Hockwold, although a short stretch of the B1112 has to be used to cross the river.
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Nearest railway station

At weekends a number of trains on the Norwich-Ely-Cambridge service call at Lakenheath. On Sundays and public holidays, there are three trains a day, and on Saturdays there is one train in each direction (allowing a day trip from Norwich). A new footpath links the visitor centre with Station Road north of the railway station.

On other days, the closest station is Brandon, with an hourly service. The reserve is 4.7 miles away (7.5km) along the Hereward Way if you fancy a walk or bring your bike with you. Alternatively, you can use the Brecks Bus (details below).

If you are travelling from King's Lynn, Ipswich and Bury, London, Peterborough, or the north, change at Ely. The service is operated by 'one' Railway. Check connections on National Rail Enquiries website, or phone 08457 484950.

Lakenheath is a request stop. Please make sure you tell the conductor you want to get off and give a clear signal to the approaching train when wanting to board. Unfortunately, in the event of service disruption due to engineering works, replacement buses will not call at Lakenheath.

Nearest bus stop

No scheduled buses serve the reserve, but the on-demand Brecks Bus is available Monday-Friday and can be used to reach the reserve from Brandon and Thetford. To book, phone Brecks Bus on 01842 816170 by noon the weekday before travel.

Grid reference

The reserve is situated at grid reference TL722864 (View on MultiMap)

Get personal directions

For directions to the reserve by public transport, please visit Transport Direct. Please note that some reserves are not served by public transport and, in these cases, a nearby destination (from which you may need to walk or take a taxi or ferry) may be offered.

For directions to the reserve by car, visit Google Maps and enter your postcode in the box provided.

By road

From Lakenheath village, travel north on B1112 for about 2 miles (3.2 km). Go over the level crossing and after 200 m, turn left into reserve entrance.

From Hockwold village, travel south on B1112 for nearly 1 mile (1.6 km), go over the river bridge and after 200 m, turn right into reserve entrance.

Sat nav POI file

If you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.

Other ways to get to the reserve

A new footpath links the visitor centre with Station Road north of the railway station. The Hereward Way long-distance footpath runs alongside the reserve, along Station Road and past the railway station. It provides a good link into Brandon (4.7 miles/7.5 km).

Contact us

01842 863400

Nearest town: Brandon, Suffolk

Grid reference: TL722864

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