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Black Fen Waterway Trail

105 km / 65 miles

Cambs, Norfolk
A route following the courses of various waterways including the River Great Ouse and the Nene-Ouse Navigation Link passing through Downham Market, Littleport, Ely and Chatteris. Details of a loop to Flood's Ferry (10 miles) are included. See Brown Fen Waterway Trail.

Connected Paths:

Linked Paths:

Brown Fen Waterway Trail; Hereward Way

Details:

Waymark:	Named signs with land/water/plant life logo
Attributes:	Easy; River; Canal
Start and Finish:	TL412976 - March, Cambs
Web Sites:	Brown & Black Fen PDF Route Descriptions

Maps:

The map to the right is from the Ordnance Survey. You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a marker for more info. (interactive map help)

Ordnance Survey Maps:
OS Landranger:	143
OS Explorer:	225, 226, 227, 228, 236
OS Explorer Active:	225, 226, 227, 228, 236

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Leaflet:

Explore the Fens Waterways: Walkers Guide to Black Fen and Brown Fen Waterway Trails (Spalding Tourist Information Centre)

Walks

The LDWA organises many challenge and local group walks, as well as listing many more organised by other organisations. Challenge events are normally between 20 and 100 miles and must generally be completed within a defined time limit. Group walks are normally led walks of up to 20 miles.
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