The car park is small but was nowhere near full when we visited. The place is magical, (once you get away from the noise of building work, across the road). Full of birdsong and butterflies, dragonflies and water birds and the peaceful elegance of grasses, reeds and wildflowers. One section of the pathway is barely a beaten track but most is broad and more-or-less even. There are hides, along the trail, where you can watch birds and dragonflies. There are 3 walks of around 2-3 miles on the level. We had a very pleasant morning and will definitely be back.

What a wonderful reserve. Spent a beautiful day wandering the long route, and visiting all of the hides along the way. Lots of information on the wayboards, and in the hides. We'd never seen so many different dragonflies in one place before, let alone the plants and the birds. Very much recommended.

It's beautiful walk around with or without dogs, easily accessible for elderly as well as mostly flat surface. One big downfall is no bins other then at the car park. No wonder why many dog poos and bagged up poos around paths...

Great circular route. Various distance paths are available but we took the longest which was just over 3 miles. Was lucky enough to spot a very well disguised Roe Deer. Great Reserve and we will be back.

So pleased to have visited this beautiful Yorkshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve with its big skies and abundant bird life. Easy pathways and a fantastic large bird hide with information and wildlife photos of the reserve. The parking is limited however.