A gem of our countryside
Exning New River
One of only 210 chalk streams worldwide.
The New River rises from chalk springs on the edge of Newmarket Heath and winds its way through the village of Exning before becoming a main river downstream of Landwade and flowing past Wicken Fen and joining the Burwell and Reach Lodes.
There are only around 210 chalk streams known in the world – meaning the New River is of international importance.
The Exning New River Association is a small group of local residents who came together in 2018 with the aim to improve and maintain the river, as well as raise awareness of river’s significance.
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Dr Steve Boreham delivers talk on Seven Springs geology and water quality
There was an excellent turn out at the Exning Community Church Hall when Dr Steve Boreham (geologist, ecologist and an…
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Improvements to river flow and bank stability at Brookside and Church Lane
At the end of August and beginning of September volunteers spent two mornings improving the river flow speed in Brookside/Church…
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