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Notable lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Barton Broad

Barton Broad is a lake in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

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Barton Broad: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Barton Broad

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Barton Broad — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.73900, 1.49040. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barton Broad full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Barton Broad yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Barton Broad?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Barton Broad?

    Nearby: Weavers’ Way (trek, 3 km), Museum of the Broads (museum, 5 km), Saint Catherine's Church (church, 6 km), Dilham Village Sign (fort, 6 km), Ranworth Broad (lake, 8 km), St Benet's Abbey (fort, 8 km).

    Is Barton Broad worth visiting?

    Barton Broad is listed as a notable lake in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough on Spotwander.