West Cambs 100s Nature Reserves (Wildlife Trusts BCN)

The West Cambs Hundreds is an area between Gamlingay, Cambourne and Comberton, and includes several ancient woodland nature reserves, as well as the more accessible Cambourne Nature Reserve. All of these nature reserves are managed by the Wildlife Trust BCN. The Communities and Wildlife Officer, Becca, organises a range of activities for all ages and interests in these nature reserves, or you can just enjoy visiting on your own. Activities include:

Guided walks

These are gentle strolls of around 2-3 miles looking at seasonal wildlife. There are also more specialist walks learning about bird song or bats. These activities are usually in small groups.

Little Bugs

Outdoor sessions for toddlers and their parents/carers, exploring Cambourne Nature Reserve and learning about nature and supporting the development of children using natural play

Wild Babies

Outdoor sessions for parents/carers of pre-walking babies that involve strolling on buggy-friendly paths and then sitting somewhere together to chat and do a fun activity.

Wild in the Woods 

These family sessions take place in the school holidays and include activities like pond dipping, bug hunting, adventure walks and shelter-building.

Volunteering 

There are many different volunteering opportunities available including practical work parties managing nature reserves, helping toads to cross roads, and supporting the Wildlife Trust BCN’s work with people.

The website has information about events and volunteering opportunities  or you can contact Becca directly on rebecca.neal@wildlifebcn.org

More info

None of these nature reserves have an education centre so all activities are outdoors. Come prepared for the weather! There are no cafes, shops or public toilets on site either.

Cambourne Nature Reserve and Waresley and Gransden Nature Reserve have designated parking. Cambourne Nature Reserve has wheelchair and buggy-friendly paths.

All of the nature reserves are open all day, every day but camping, campfires and BBQs are not allowed. Dogs are allowed if they are on lead.

Wildlife Trust BCN nature reserves sometimes have restricted access to protect paths or to undertake essential forestry work, for example. Please check the website before you visit.