Tophill Low

Tophill Low Nature Reserve is a haven for thousands of birds, butterflies, dragonflies, amphibians and even the occasional grass snake. There are 12 hides at the reserve all with unique vantage points over ponds, marshes and reservoirs. The two reservoirs have been declared as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and are nationally important for birds. There is an information centre on site where you can learn more about the wildlife in this area. Please feel free to pop in and pick up one of our visitor guides. Alternatively, if you have an MP3 player then why not download our Tophill Low podcast to accompany you on your walk? There are various lengths of walk including a 3 mile circular walk. This walk is within a nature reserve and entry is by day ticket. Tickets are available from the machine at the entrance to the car park (£2.50 for adults and £1 for children under 16 and concessions). Parking is only allowed in the car park. Dogs are not allowed and must not be left in vehicles. Please use the hides provided to watch the wildlife rather than looking over the reservoir walls. Please use the paths to view the flower meadows, the woods and their wildlife. Please don't pick wild flowers and always take care not to disturb the wildlife. A podcast guide, focussed on the wildlife you may see at the site is available to accompany your visit.

Location
In the parish of Watton, east of Hulton, Cranswick.

Access
From the A164 Beverley to Driffield Road. Leave the A164 at Watton, sign posted Tophill Low Pumping Station and follow the brown tourist signs along unclassified road for 6.5km/4 miles. Turn right at the main gates and follow the road round to the car park. Open Wednesday to Sunday 9am – 6pm during the summer months, and 9am – 4pm during the winter. The reserve is normally closed Mondays and Tuesdays, but is open on Bank Holiday Mondays.