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Ouse Washes: The Heart of the Fens
The Fens Waterways Link is one of the most significant waterway projects to take place in the UK for two centuries. It will connect the Cathedral cities of Lincoln, Peterborough and Ely, opening up 240km of new and existing waterways. It is hoped the project will put the Fens on the map as a nationally recognised destination, as well known as the Norfolk Broads.
The map below outlines the sections of waterway that will be improved/created by the scheme. The Ouse Washes come into this area, as can be seen on the map. Not only are the Fens Waterways Link and the Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership Scheme closely related geographically, they also share common goals, aiming to promote heritage, conservation and community engagement. (See here for the aims of the Ouse Washes LPS.)
In detail, the aims of the Fens Waterways Link are to:
- Create opportunities for…
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