Ancient meadows and woodland within easy reach of Cambridge, managed by the Wildlife Trust BCN.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- getting outside and spending time in green spaces is a proven stress-buster;
- walking is a great way to start getting active;
- looking after the environment by supporting & visiting a local nature reserves feels good.
How to contact
Where to go
Fulbourn Fen
Stonebridge Lane
Fulbourn
Cambridge
CB21 5BW
What to expect
31 hectares of grass and woodland opening up to sweeping views adjacent to public bridleways for walking and exploring, including Fleam Dyke and the Roman Road.
Fulbourn Fen is part of the Wildlife Trust BCN's Cambridgeshire Chalk Living Landscape - an interconnected area of chalk grassland on the south-east edge of Cambridge comprising Fulbourn Fen, Cherry Hinton Chalk Pits and Beechwoods nature reserves.
More information
There is a small free car park on Stonebridge Lane.
All Wildlife Trust BCN nature reserves are open all day, every day but camping, campfires and BBQs are not allowed. Dogs are allowed if they are on lead.
Not suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or for people with limited mobility. There is no visitor centre or toilet facilities.
Wildlife Trust BCN nature reserves sometimes have restricted access to protect paths or to undertake essential forestry work, for example. Please check the website before you visit.

Visiting is free, however donations to the Trust are welcome.
This nature reserve is managed by The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire – to visit more reserves in the area visit the website.

How to contact
Where to go
Fulbourn Fen
Stonebridge Lane
Fulbourn
Cambridge
CB21 5BW