Just off the A38 South of Burton on Trent, near Barton under Needwood for those not familiar with the location. SWT page here.
There are paths on either side of the lake, but no circular walk, so it's a bit of an out & back stroll on well made paths. A nice first vist Kestrel, Tufted duck, Great Crested Grebe, Grey Wagtail, and a large flock of House Martins, my first of the year.
The website does indicate that dogs should be on a lead. The car park sign says "preferably on a lead", so obviously the four dogs I saw were all off the lead and roaming wherever which will be hugely disruptive in the breeding season. It's currently lightly used so unfortunately people aren't picking up after their pets.
Other than that grumble I really enjoyed it and it'll be interesting to see how the Reserve develops over the year.
There are paths on either side of the lake, but no circular walk, so it's a bit of an out & back stroll on well made paths. A nice first vist Kestrel, Tufted duck, Great Crested Grebe, Grey Wagtail, and a large flock of House Martins, my first of the year.
The website does indicate that dogs should be on a lead. The car park sign says "preferably on a lead", so obviously the four dogs I saw were all off the lead and roaming wherever which will be hugely disruptive in the breeding season. It's currently lightly used so unfortunately people aren't picking up after their pets.
Other than that grumble I really enjoyed it and it'll be interesting to see how the Reserve develops over the year.
