This nature reserve is situated on the River Trent and features a variety of habitats, including wetlands, grasslands, and woodland. The reserve is home to a wide range of wildlife, including birds, insects, and mammals. Visitors can explore the reserve's trails, which offer scenic views of the surrounding countryside and the river. The reserve also has a number of hides and viewing areas, providing opportunities to spot wildlife without disturbing it.
An enjoyable walk. Coastal scenery, an old railway line and dog friendly. Small car park at the start of the walk. Okay for a couple of cars but not ideal if bringing a large group of people.
I had looked into visiting the wharf for a while as we are avid walkers/nature lovers. So on mothers day we took the decision to take a look. The satnav takes you to a closed carpark as it is being used by hinckley power until 2025. There is no alternative parking nearby. There is some street parking or carparks by the marina which is about 13 mins walk away. The wharf has level pathways enclosed by hedges trees and reens. Ideal for dog walking, cycling and pushchairs. Sadly Hinckley power has ruined this area for the foreseeable future as they complete the new power pylons running through the middle. A real blot on the landscape. However there are a few sweet spots. The 2 hides that were accessible were great for quietly sitting and watching the wildlife and birds. We were fortunate to see lots of ducks, swans, geese, gulls, coots and even deer. There were also an abundance of songbirds in the hedges along the pathway. I will defiantly return once the work has been completed on the pylons to see if he outlook /overall appearance has been improved. The maps and signs are little basic and can cause confusion on what's available and how to get there, I'm sure there were many areas we missed through lack of knowledge. TIP: take binoculars, camera and boots especially on wet days.
5stars purely for the great bird watching facilities. First visit there today and we saw so many birds and combined it with a nice Sunday afternoon walk. Definitely will be back!
Out of the housing site monstrosity nestles a wonderful reserve with lots to see. Peaceful and tranquil.
Lots of different footpaths so not too busy. Sadly the hides over the nature reserve were full of rubbish, cans and broken bottles so we couldn't use them.
A confusion lack of signage means you end up wandering in the wrong direction! The signs are generic, no 'you are here ' clues. A decent stab at creating an urban wilderness, but could do with more signs.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
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An enjoyable walk. Coastal scenery, an old railway line and dog friendly. Small car park at the start of the walk. Okay for a couple of cars but not ideal if bringing a large group of people.
I had looked into visiting the wharf for a while as we are avid walkers/nature lovers. So on mothers day we took the decision to take a look. The satnav takes you to a closed carpark as it is being used by hinckley power until 2025. There is no alternative parking nearby. There is some street parking or carparks by the marina which is about 13 mins walk away. The wharf has level pathways enclosed by hedges trees and reens. Ideal for dog walking, cycling and pushchairs. Sadly Hinckley power has ruined this area for the foreseeable future as they complete the new power pylons running through the middle. A real blot on the landscape. However there are a few sweet spots. The 2 hides that were accessible were great for quietly sitting and watching the wildlife and birds. We were fortunate to see lots of ducks, swans, geese, gulls, coots and even deer. There were also an abundance of songbirds in the hedges along the pathway. I will defiantly return once the work has been completed on the pylons to see if he outlook /overall appearance has been improved. The maps and signs are little basic and can cause confusion on what's available and how to get there, I'm sure there were many areas we missed through lack of knowledge. TIP: take binoculars, camera and boots especially on wet days.
5stars purely for the great bird watching facilities. First visit there today and we saw so many birds and combined it with a nice Sunday afternoon walk. Definitely will be back!
Out of the housing site monstrosity nestles a wonderful reserve with lots to see. Peaceful and tranquil.
Lots of different footpaths so not too busy. Sadly the hides over the nature reserve were full of rubbish, cans and broken bottles so we couldn't use them.
A confusion lack of signage means you end up wandering in the wrong direction! The signs are generic, no 'you are here ' clues. A decent stab at creating an urban wilderness, but could do with more signs.
