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A great reserve full of mixed habitats (marshes, ponds, woodlands and grasslands) and SSSI status.
Located north of Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Tophill Low Nature reserve is an active Yorkshire Water treatment works built in 1959. It formally opened as a nature reserve in 1993 and features 12 hides spread across a 300 acre site that flanks the river Hull. Many habitats including two reservoirs, lagoons, marshes, scrub and woodland result in an annual 160+ bird species, with over 60 readily visible even in mid winter. Key specialities are wildfowl during the winter months and waders during spring and autumn passage. You just never know what will turn up.
From Beverley follow Driffield Road A164 north towards Driffield for 6 miles. At Watton, turn right onto Church Lane and follow the signposts for Tophill Low Nature Reserve. From Driffield follow Beverley Road A164 south towards Beverley for 5 miles. At Watton, turn left onto Church Lane and follow the signposts for Tophill Low Nature Reserve. By public transport: The nearest train station is 4 miles away.
Entry price for adults: £ 3.50. Opening times Monday to Sunday 9am to 6pm.
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