Nosterfield Nature Reserve
📍 West Tanfield, Ripon DL8 2QX, UK
About Nosterfield Nature Reserve
Nestled in West Tanfield, Nosterfield Nature Reserve offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers. Enjoy free parking and explore the well-maintained paths and bird hides, with the added bonus of visiting the nearby Thornborough Henge. Perfect for a peaceful day out in the Yorkshire countryside.
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📍 West Tanfield, Ripon DL8 2QX, UK
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Popular with bird watchers, has several well built hides with glass viewing panels. Close to the Northerly Thornborough Henge now managed by English Heritage. See photos. No facilities other than small car park, decent pathways and hides. Has an 'ancient atmosphere '.
Amazing place for bird watching. Lovely place for a walk, and get fresh air. Enjoy a walk amongst trees, ponds and grassland. Free carpark, free entry. Thanks to all volunteers.
Despite the low water level a great spot for looking for birdlife. We'll appointed and maintained hides and good paths linking the areas. Make sure you take the detour to see the henge which is well signposted.
Nosterfield Nature Reserve is 150 acres of wet grassland and open water situated between the Rivers Ure and Swale. It is generally regarded as North Yorkshire’s premier wetland grassland. It is excellent for birdwatching, particularly wetland species. There are birdwatching areas and enclosed hides with information boards), connected by a pedestrian walkway which is fully accessible for those with mobility issues. Free to visit. Ample free parking.
Great place for a walk etc. Don't wear good shoes. Very muddy after rain.