This nature reserve is a haven for wildlife, featuring a mix of wetlands, grasslands, and woodlands. The reserve is home to a variety of birds, including bitterns, marsh harriers, and bearded tits, as well as mammals such as otters and water voles. The trails take visitors through scenic landscapes, including the River Ouse and its surrounding floodplain, offering opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Great for peaceful walks with the family (and dogs). Only one path is no dogs (due to needing birds), but there is also a large area for dogs to roam off lead. Also a picnic area close to the car park. Being RSPB, as you'd expect, there were plenty of birds!
A lovely peaceful reserve. It is an extensive site & lots to see. Be prepared to put the miles in. No facilities so don't get caught short
Ouse Fen is a lovely place to see wildlife in its own habitat, my personal favourites are the vocal Lapwings as they dance in the sky, a beautiful Barn Owl that simply glides over the reeds in such a haunting way at dusk. And the sounds of a Bitterne can be heard, I would describe the sound like someone blowing into the top of a glass milk bottle! It's absolutely amazing to hear this beautiful bird after almost becoming extinct, not so many years ago. A serene place to walk, with benches dotted around so you can sit with your camera, take in the veiws and listen to the wildlife. Stunning sunsets can be caught here, too.
Great place to walk, see birds and deer, and generally get close to nature. Saw a crane, heron, little egret and great white egret in a 90 minute early evening walk.
We had a pleasant walk on a cold winter's day at this very large reserve. Although the landscape isn't very varied it's still nice to walk around, with quite a few different birds making an appearance. Bear in mind it's very flat so the wind whips across it even when it doesn't seem particularly windy elsewhere. I massively underdressed and had to walk quickly to avoid freezing! There are no facilities beyond the carpark, either, so no chance of a hot drink unless you being it with you. As someone else mentioned, the main entrance is now PE28 3PS ... but even then I missed it and had to turn back, so keep your eyes open!
Very peaceful took my two dogs
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Picnic tables
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Great for peaceful walks with the family (and dogs). Only one path is no dogs (due to needing birds), but there is also a large area for dogs to roam off lead. Also a picnic area close to the car park. Being RSPB, as you'd expect, there were plenty of birds!
A lovely peaceful reserve. It is an extensive site & lots to see. Be prepared to put the miles in. No facilities so don't get caught short
Ouse Fen is a lovely place to see wildlife in its own habitat, my personal favourites are the vocal Lapwings as they dance in the sky, a beautiful Barn Owl that simply glides over the reeds in such a haunting way at dusk. And the sounds of a Bitterne can be heard, I would describe the sound like someone blowing into the top of a glass milk bottle! It's absolutely amazing to hear this beautiful bird after almost becoming extinct, not so many years ago. A serene place to walk, with benches dotted around so you can sit with your camera, take in the veiws and listen to the wildlife. Stunning sunsets can be caught here, too.
Great place to walk, see birds and deer, and generally get close to nature. Saw a crane, heron, little egret and great white egret in a 90 minute early evening walk.
We had a pleasant walk on a cold winter's day at this very large reserve. Although the landscape isn't very varied it's still nice to walk around, with quite a few different birds making an appearance. Bear in mind it's very flat so the wind whips across it even when it doesn't seem particularly windy elsewhere. I massively underdressed and had to walk quickly to avoid freezing! There are no facilities beyond the carpark, either, so no chance of a hot drink unless you being it with you. As someone else mentioned, the main entrance is now PE28 3PS ... but even then I missed it and had to turn back, so keep your eyes open!
Very peaceful took my two dogs
