Lattersey Local Nature Reserve — Attraction in Fenland District

#wildlifebcn.org № 1. LATTERSEY.

It has a carpark. I thought there was a queue to said carpark, we queued up politely, but no... that queue was for the recycling centre next door.

There is a 'this side', and a 'that side'. We went to the 'that side' first where we found the usual propaganda board (pictured) promising us an array of wildlife and flowers. No ducks were mentioned. The That Side has a big pond... water included, surprise ducks included, that used to be a quarry. We found evidence of a battle (pictured) that wasn't mentioned in the propaganda. A path that goes around the border of the site kicks you back out onto the road...

...So, we went to the This Side instead. The This Side has a... Swamp? Bog? Bigger Pond? With standard issue Wildlife Trust chicken wire. It has an amazing viewing platform and if you really squint through the reeds, you can see the nearby industrial area that provides the grinding soundtrack during your walk.

We were unable to procure a dog in time for the visit to confirm whether or not this is a good place for dog walks. In less pandemic-y times somewhere might be open to rent a dog? We didn't see a water vole, but then, the Wildlife people didn't see the ducks that were just there so can we really trust them?

Summary:

Loved every minute. Maybe in nicer weather there will be flowers and water voles? The locals glanced at us suspiciously, go Whittlesey! Fortunately, no sign of Nigel. F**k Nigel. Nearby railway, oh everybody loves a train!

JB & HE...

This is a small but significant little Reserve at the very end of New Road in Whittlesey (follow the signs for Household Waste). It sits on either side of the road and is a pleasant place to while away an hour or two. Even in damper weather it is quite navigable as it has well-defined paths and a boardwalk. there is a small parking area for around 8 cars but, at least on a Tuesday, I've never seen more than 3. This is a safe place to walk and is great for kids - supervised, of course. Worth a visit. Note, also, that this is a great jump-off place for many great hikes around the countryside taking in the villages of Coates and Eastrea and taking in parts of the Nene Way and...

This is a small, relatively well kept, local nature reserve with a short circular boardwalk that takes you around the wetland area created by water filling the disused quarry pits that the site now stands on. It is very peaceful, green, and seems to be sparsely visited.

I was able to get around whilst handling an all terrain pushchair although there are some steep areas, and a few steps on the North side of...