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Fowlmere Nature Reserve

Fowlmere Nature Reserve
Attraction: Tours, Nature & Wildlife
Admission Charge: Free
Age Range: Ages 11 to 18 years, Ages 5 to 11 years, Under 5's
Street Name: Mill Road
Area: Fowlmere
Town: Cambridge
County: Cambridgeshire
Telephone: 01763 208978 or 01767 650834
Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/f/fowlmere/index.asp
Facilities: Disabled Facilities, Outdoor Activities, Toilets
Opening Days: Daily
Opening Periods: All Year
Description
Fowlmere Nature Reserve is managed by th RSPB and set in 86 acres.  Fowlmere's reedbeds and pools are fed by natural chalk springs and a chalk stream runs through the reserve. Special birds, include kingfishers and water rails, breeding sedge, reed and grasshopper warblers and a roost of corn buntings.

The reserve is a wildlife oasis, rich in dragonflies, butterflies, orchids, bird life, and even deer and badgers. You will enjoy exploring woodland, wetland and meadow habitats, all within easy walking distance of the reserve entrance.  

The nature trail is approximately 1.5 miles/2.4 km, part of which is accessible by wheelchair/pushchair and there are 3 hides, 1 of which is accessible by wheelchair.

Guided walks available by advance booking.


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