Dernford Fen

Dernford Fen is a 10.3-hectare (25-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Sawston in Cambridgeshire.

Dernford Fen
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationCambridgeshire
Grid referenceTL 472 503
InterestBiological
Area10.3 hectares
Notification1983
Location mapMagic Map

The site is a rare surviving example of rough fen and carr. Other habitats are dry grassland and scrub, together with ditches and a chalk stream. There are breeding warblers, and the diverse habitats are valuable for amphibians and reptiles.

The site is private land with no public access.

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