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*Tanfield Hide at southern edge of Reserve - wheelchair accessible
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Photo by HelenB
View of Main Lake from the Main Hide, August 2013

England, Yorkshire

Overview

This nature reserve has been developed on the site of old sand and gravel quarries, between the towns of Masham and Thirsk, in North Yorkshire. It is now recognized as North Yorkshire's best wetland grassland site for birds.

Birds

Photo by HelenB
The Main Hide and Interpretation Building at Nosterfield LNR, August 2013

Notable Species

"to do"

Rarities

"to do"

Check-list

Birds you can see here include:

"to do"

Photo by HelenB
Map sign showing the layout of the Reserve. Click on photo for a larger image

Other Wildlife

"to do"

Site Information

History and Use

"to do"

Areas of Interest

"to do"

Access and Facilities

  • The site can be accessed on foot at all times
  • Parking for about 20 cars, with a viewing area where the Reserve can be watched from your car
  • Main Hide and Interpretation Building overlooking Main Lake - wheelchair accessible
  • Tanfield Hide at southern edge of Reserve - wheelchair accessible
  • Northern Viewing Screen overlooking North Lake, open at all times
  • Main and Tanfield Hides are open during normal daylight working hours
  • 1.5km of permissive footpaths, of which 500m is wheelchair accessible
  • Dogs on short leads welcome, if owner cleans up after it!
  • There are no toilets at the Reserve

Contact Details

Lower Ure Conservation Trust
Sharow Grange
Sharow, Ripon
N. Yorks, HG4 5BN

Email: [email protected]

External Links

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