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Countryside Circular

Anglesey Abbey, Lode Mill and Quy Fen

Cambridgeshire

Distance
4.8 mi
Est. time
2h 30m
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

Start at the free Anglesey Abbey car park and follow the public Quiken path beside the parking areas, past the allotments to Lode Mill. Cross the small mill bridge and turn left beside Quy Water. The path follows the water past the outside of the gardens, then crosses open farmland towards Stow-cum-Quy. At Station Road turn back towards the signed Quy Fen path without crossing the main road.

Follow the field path and bridleway to the fen entrance. Keep to the marked route across Quy Fen, passing the William Ison memorial, then cross the small footbridge at the far end. Continue to Head Fen Drove and follow it towards Lode. At the crossroads take the far-right path beside the gate, stepping over the low metal bar as directed by the National Trust roadbook. Follow the field edge back to Lode Mill and retrace the allotment path to the car park.

Allow about two and a half hours for this full countryside circuit. Grass paths, droves and narrow sections can be muddy, with roots, gates and short steps over barriers. Several stretches run close to open water. Keep dogs under close control around livestock. Check local notices and avoid flooded paths or the open fen during thunderstorms.

The route stays on public paths outside the paid house and gardens. Parking is free for members and non-members; check gate-closing signs before setting out. Toilets and refreshments are available at the visitor centre during opening hours. Route checked against the National Trust Beyond Anglesey Abbey roadbook.

Walk details

Walk type
Circular
Category
Countryside
Distance
4.8 mi (7.8 km)
Est. time
2h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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