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D Reservoir

52 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome52 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Teal and Tufted Duck
  • 🐕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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Teal, Tufted Duck, Cormorant +83 more · last seen 2026; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Teal, Tufted Duck, Cormorant +83 more · last seen 2026; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Picnic day out

Reservoir — waterside day out

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Minster WayWalking route80 km
Named routeLength 80 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route

Lincoln - Whitby

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripNational Cycle Network
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
NCN 1 Humber to TeesCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 1Length 3.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route415 m
Named routeRef 1Length 415 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Curved edge of 'D' Reservoir, Tophill Low

Curved edge of 'D' Reservoir, Tophill Low

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