Reserve Closure
Some of our facilities will be closed on 18 September for an all staff meeting. The reserve trails will be accessible to visitors. Please check locally for more details. All facilities will reopen as normal on Thursday 19th September.
What's here? at Valley Wetlands
Available on site
12 spaces.
Flat gradient . Loose surface covering (like gravel). No electrical lighting. No height restrictions.
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
A public footpath & section of permissive path run through the reserve and are open access at all times. For part of its length it is a stoned track; the remainder is a mixture of unsurfaced, stony & gravelled. There are sections of uneven ground and it can be muddy (or even shallowly flooded) at times. Stout walking boots recommended. It is not suitable for wheelchair access or pushchairs. There is a short steep climb up natural rock steps to the main viewpoint which is 270m from the car park.
Natural viewpoint approached via a short (5 m) slope with uneven rocky ground/natural steps. This is 300 m from the car-park.
Seating with back and arm rests available on the knoll. As there is nowhere to shelter, we recommend you dress appropriately for the weather.
None available. Occasional guided walks for groups are available on request.
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest place for food and drinks is in Valley, 3.5 miles (5.5 km) away. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Not available on site
There are no toilets here. Nearest accessible facilities are in Valley, 3.5 miles (5.5 km) away.
There are no toilets here. Nearest baby changing facilities are in Valley, 3.5 miles (5.5 km) away.
Unsurfaced, uneven and can be very muddy. Wellies recommended in winter or after periods of rain.
Narrow pedestrian gate out of car park or wide field gate immediately adjacent.
Unsurfaced, uneven and can be very muddy. Wellies recommended in winter or after periods of rain.
Narrow pedestrian gate out of car park or wide field gate immediately adjacent.
There are no toilets here. Nearest toilets are in Valley, 3.5 miles (5.5 km) away.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Restrictions
The reserve is managed as a safe home for breeding birds, so please keep dogs on a lead at all times. This nature reserve is an important place for wildlife.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.