Good for: Birds, Butterflies, Wildflowers
Recently acquired by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, this area of lakes (former gravel workings) and surrounding reedbeds is a favourite birdwatching site.
Parking
Car park on B6265 near south end of Hewick Bridge
Access
A footpath from the car park leads to the reserve (closed from 5pm and on Ripon race days). Alternatively, enter from the canal towpath.
Terrain
Level gravelled footpaths
About the location
Further information
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust: Ripon City Wetlands
Ripon
OS Map Reference
SE 332 690
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