Lotting Fen

Downs, Moorland in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Lotting Fen

Farm shed on Ugg Mere Court Road, Ramsey Heights
Farm shed on Ugg Mere Court Road, Ramsey Heights Credit: David Howard

Lotting Fen is a picturesque area located in Huntingdonshire, a historic county in the eastern part of England. Known for its natural beauty and diverse landscape, Lotting Fen is characterized by its downs and moorland.

The downs in Lotting Fen are rolling hills covered in lush green grass and scattered with wildflowers, creating a stunning vista. These hills provide a perfect spot for leisurely walks and picnics, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The downs are also home to a variety of wildlife, including hares, rabbits, and various species of birds.

Adjacent to the downs is the moorland, a unique ecosystem characterized by its wet and boggy terrain. The moorland in Lotting Fen is composed of peat and heather, creating a rich and vibrant landscape. This area is home to several rare and protected species, such as the marsh harrier and the adder snake.

Lotting Fen is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing ample opportunities for walking, birdwatching, and photography. The area is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance.

Visitors to Lotting Fen can expect to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, as well as learn about the importance of conserving and protecting the unique ecosystems found within the downs and moorland.

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Lotting Fen Images

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Farm shed on Ugg Mere Court Road, Ramsey Heights
Farm shed on Ugg Mere Court Road, Ramsey Heights
Bury Lane
Bury Lane
Longholme Road
Longholme Road
Rothschild Way, Woodwalton Fen A path from Woodwalton Fen to Wicken Fen. Woodwalton Fen was bought by Charles Rothschild in 1910 but the National Trust turned down his offer of donating it. The first part of Wicken Fen was donated by Charles Rothschild to the National Trust, who accepted the offer, in 1901.
Rothschild Way, Woodwalton Fen
A path from Woodwalton Fen to Wicken Fen. Woodwalton Fen was bought by Charles Rothschild in 1910 but the National Trust turned down his offer of donating it. The first part of Wicken Fen was donated by Charles Rothschild to the National Trust, who accepted the offer, in 1901.
Path in Woodwalton Fen
Path in Woodwalton Fen
Harvested field off Heights Drove Road
Harvested field off Heights Drove Road
Great Raveley Drain The eastern edge of Woodwalton Fen.
Great Raveley Drain
The eastern edge of Woodwalton Fen.
Grazed area in Woodwalton Fen
Grazed area in Woodwalton Fen
Ditch in Woodwalton Fen
Ditch in Woodwalton Fen
Pond in Woodwalton Fen
Pond in Woodwalton Fen
Great Fen Project Converting arable land into some sort of wetland, though with little water level control.
Great Fen Project
Converting arable land into some sort of wetland, though with little water level control.
West bank of Woodwalton Fen
West bank of Woodwalton Fen
Old barn sold, Ramsey Heights I'm guessing this wasn't bought for its current condition.
Old barn sold, Ramsey Heights
I'm guessing this wasn't bought for its current condition.
Ugg Mere Court Road, Ramsey Heights
Ugg Mere Court Road, Ramsey Heights
Phragmites, Woodwalton Fen NNR Woodwalton Fen is a National Nature Reserve west of Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. It's part of the Great Fen Project. See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.greatfen.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.greatfen.org.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Phragmites, Woodwalton Fen NNR
Woodwalton Fen is a National Nature Reserve west of Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. It's part of the Great Fen Project. See: LinkExternal link
Woodwalton Fen NNR Woodwalton Fen has a lot of fascinating habitats with weird and wonderful plants and animals living in them.
Woodwalton Fen NNR
Woodwalton Fen has a lot of fascinating habitats with weird and wonderful plants and animals living in them.
The Bungalow, Woodwalton Fen The Rothschild Bungalow was built at Woodwalton Fen by the Hon. Charles Rothschild in 1911
The Bungalow, Woodwalton Fen
The Rothschild Bungalow was built at Woodwalton Fen by the Hon. Charles Rothschild in 1911
Western edge of Woodwalton Fen Looking north-west from the western barrier bank at Woodwalton Fen NNR, towards Darlow's Farm.
Western edge of Woodwalton Fen
Looking north-west from the western barrier bank at Woodwalton Fen NNR, towards Darlow's Farm.
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Lotting Fen is located at Grid Ref: TL2485 (Lat: 52.453584, Lng: -0.17064854)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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