Local Nature Reserve Visits
| Report Online | Click here to access the Online Local Nature Reserve Visits Enquiry |
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| Service Outline |
Local nature reserves can be used throughout the year by schools, youth groups and community groups who wish to undertake educational or leisure visits.
The reserves can also be enjoyed by the public as there is no need to book. Simply turn up and explore these wonderful places. Please consider your own safety and other visitors or dogs that you might bring with you. Nature reserves sometimes do contain natural hazards and we recommend that you keep to formal paths as far as is practical. Please adjust your walking style to take account of these natural hazards. |
| Cost Discount | visiting a council managed local nature reserve is free |
| Additional Information |
Visits should be organised by the visiting group, but help is available in planning your visit by Countryside Access Officers.
It is recommended that you contact the countryside access officer who looks after the particular reserve prior to planning your visit. Those organising School visits, trips or outdoor lessons must obtain the site safety guidance notes prior to producing a risk assessment for the activity. A Local Nature Reserves Education Pack which is aimed at key stages 1 and 2 science and geography, with links to art and literacy, offers ideas to supplement a visit. It also contains practical information about facilities at each reserve. Occasionally staff may be available to support your group; please discuss your requirements with us The countryside access team also runs a Wildways Project which offers practical conservation taster workshops on the Local Nature Reserves for youth and community groups guidance on erecting a memorial bench on a nature reserve |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
Q. I'd like my school to visit a nature reserve. Which reserve should I visit?
A. Your school party can visit any of our Local Nature Reserves for free. It is best to visit your nearest Local Nature Reserve if you can, as this could be a site that the children can later visit with their parents plus it is cheaper and better for the environment not to travel so far. However, it also depends on what you would like to do when you get there. The countryside access team can advise you on the options, and can also recommend some environmental education exercises to suit your needs. Q. I would like to take my school to a nature reserve to follow up some work we are doing in class. Can I do this? A. Yes, so long as what you propose to do is safe and will not disturb other users (including wildlife) there should be no problem, but you must speak to a member of the countryside access team first. Sometimes schools just opt for a walk around one of the interpretative trails, while other schools opt for a full day's programme of educational exercises and games at the reserve. Q. I have a youth group that would like to learn some new skills. Is there anything you can offer? A. Our Wildways programme involves young people and youth workers in Local Nature Reserves. Sometimes they visit a reserve for a one off 'taster day' or sometimes a longer term project can be organised. Typically groups get involved in some kind of environmental conservation work. However, other projects can be organised, such as environmental art or small research projects. Q. Can I bring my dog onto one of the local nature reserves? A. Yes but do make sure that you clean up if your dog fouls, and keep your dog under control at all times. New Dog Control Orders exist on nature reserves. |
| Geographical Area |
There are 12 Local Nature Reserves in East Riding. We manage the following sites
-Humber Bridge Country Park -Eastrington Ponds -Flamborough Outer Head -South Landing -Beverley Parks -Danes Dyke -Millington Wood -Sigglesthorne Station -Southorpe -Hudson Way The following LNRs are managed by local groups. -Mayfield and Broom Park -Sugar Mill Ponds -Howden Marsh In addition there are other countryside sites not managed by the council that offer a similar experience and are well worth a visit Spurn Point (NNR) North Cave Wetlands Paull Strays Kiplingcotes quarry Allerthorpe Woods |
| Opening Times |
Telephone enquiries are welcome from:
8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Friday Fax or Email any time |
| Facilities | Most Local Nature Reserves have at least some paths that meet BT Countryside for All standards. |
| Public Contact |
Bev Hylton, countryside access officer
Council offices Church Street Goole DN14 5BG Tel: 01482 395207 Fax: 01482 393445 Email: bev.hylton@eastriding.gov.uk |
| Service Provider | Leisure, tourism and catering | Complementary Services | NONE |
| Parallel Services | NONE |