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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome400 ha
Getting here
51.88973, -4.85479
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Great Crested Grebe
- 🐕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
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Great Crested Grebe
- 🐕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
Strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Great Crested Grebe, Goldeneye +48 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Great Crested Grebe, Goldeneye +48 more · last seen 2025
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Waterside walks
Good match
Reservoir — waterside public access
Varies
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Reservoir — waterside day out
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 public paths nearby
Public paths
🚶
Walking
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 47Cycling route
Named routeRef 47National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route14.1 km
Named routeRef 47Length 14.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route13.4 km
Named routeRef 47Length 13.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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