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| Stretching across several counties and covering around 1 million acres, The Fens are an awesome landscape. With a fascinating history, this ‘natural manscape’ with its rich black soil, wildlife-friendly waters and abundance of flowers makes a great visitor destination. |
 Most visitors to the area are struck by the amazing sense of space and quiet. Walking around The Fens will be a truly magical experience, with a chance to really slow the pace down and relax. Experience the beauty of the Fenland Waterways walking the Brown Fen Trail or take your binoculars as you follow the Wash Trail past mud flat and salt marshes – perfect habitats for many bird species. |
| Cycling in The Fens |
| Wonderful flat routes with no nasty hilly surprises, makes cycling in The Fens a great activity whatever your age or ability. Choose from the Northern and Southern loop of the Fens Cycle Way to take in either beautiful Norfolk villages and the historic fishing port of King’s Lynn or Ely with its stunning cathedral and exclusive shopping. There are many other routes including one taking in tempting apples orchards and a Georgian Brewery. |
| Horse Riding in The Fens |
 With numerous bridle routes throughout the Fenland landscape, horse riding is a popular activity. There are facilities throughout the area including stables and horse riding centres where beginners and novices can get involved in this wonderful pastime. |
| Fishing in The Fens |
 The Fens are an excellent place to visit for fishing enthusiasts, from beginners to more experienced angler. Bream, roach, pike, rudd and zander are all species that can found in the waterways and there are varying types of fishing available including still water and river. |
| Sailing in The Fens |
 Miles of inland waterways and the sea lapping around the edge of The Fens makes this area great for sailing and yachting. Like a well kept secret, it seems that many have yet to discover the wonders of sailing in The Fens so cruise along and enjoy the peace of this tranquil landscape. To make this pastime more accessible, a Fens Waterway Project is also underway to connect the area to other waterways in the UK. |
| Bird Watching in The Fens |
| Over 150 bird species can be found in varying habitats making The Fens a bird watching paradise! Salt marshes and mud flats around the Wash attract waders, wildfowl and raptors including Redshank and Avocets in the summer and short-eared owls and hen harriers in the winter. There are also two RSPB reserves, Welches Dam and Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre at Welney. |
| More Information |
| This is just a brief introduction to The Brecks. For more details on The Brecks, The Fens and Thetford please follow the links below. Get Active in The Brecks Places to visit in The Brecks Brecks Wildlife Out and about in The Fens Places to Visit and Events in The Fens Thetford Forest activities Thetford Forest Nature Thetford Forest Events |
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