Good for: Birds, Wildflowers
A former sand and gravel working with lakes, ponds and surrounding fen, wet grassland and woods.
Parking
Two car parks on the site
Access
Public Rights of Way
Terrain
One parking area leads to a hide suitable for wheelchair users.
About the location
The Wetlands are designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) and located adjacent to Marfield Fen SSSI and the River Ure corridor. The site has year-round interest, but particularly in winter for visiting wildlfowl. The site is sign-posted off the A6108 approximately 2km west of the village of Masham, in rural North Yorkshire.
Further information
Mineral Products Association: Nature map
Masham
OS Map Reference
SE 219 822
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