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Getting here
53.60987, -0.98146
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Mallard +58 more · last seen 2026; Nature reserve
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Mallard +58 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats; Plants — Field Maple, Opium Poppy, Common Mallow +7 more · last seen 2025
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Selby)Walking route
🚴Cycling
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Isle of Axholme GreenwayCycling route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Main RouteCycling route3.9 km
Main RouteCycling route33 m
Main RouteCycling route63 m
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Wildlife to spot
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