Exning New River

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.