The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping midway at the hide for observations and/or shelter. On reaching the west bank, one can follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenic walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitley Farm on the south bank, follow the path westwards to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow (which does contain excellent shrike habitat, though shrikes are very rare visitors nowadays). From the sluice and toilet block on the west bank, one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it hosts wagtails and occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping midway at the hide for observations and/or shelter. On reaching the west bank, one can follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenic walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitley Farm on the south bank, follow the path westwards to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow (which does contain excellent shrike habitat, though shrikes are very rare visitors nowadays). From the sluice and toilet block on the west bank, one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it hosts wagtails and occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping midway at the hide for observations and/or shelter. On reaching the west bank, one can follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenic walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitley Farm on the south bank, follow the path shown in red dots westwards to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow (which does contain excellent shrike habitat, though shrikes are very rare visitors nowadays). From the sluice and toilet block on the west bank, one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping midway at the hide for observations and/or shelter. On reaching the west bank, one can follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map).sheltered). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenic walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitley Farm on the south bank, follow the path shown in red dots to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow (which does contain excellent shrike habitat, though shrikes are very rare visitors nowadays). From the sluice and toilet block on the west bank, one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping midway at the hide for observations and/or shelter. On reaching the west bank, one can follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenic walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitley Farm on the south bank, follow the path shown in red dots to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow (containing (which does contain excellent shrike habitat, though shrikes are very rare visitors nowadays). From the sluice and toilet block on the west bank, one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping midway at the hide for observations and/or shelter. On reaching the west bank, one can follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenic walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitley Farm on the south bank, follow the path shown in red dots to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow (containing excellent shrike habitat, though shrikes are very rare visitors nowadays). From the sluice and toilet block one on the west bank, one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping midway at the hide for observations and/or shelter. On reaching the west bank, one can follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenic walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitley Farm on the south bank, follow the path shown in red dots to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow (containing excellent shrike habitat, though shrikes are very rare visitors nowadays). At From the sluice and toilet block one the west bank, one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping midway at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One On reaching the west bank, one can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenic walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitley Farm, Farm on the south bank, follow the path shown in red dots to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow.Meadow (containing excellent shrike habitat, though shrikes are very rare visitors nowadays). At the sluice and toilet block one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenice scenic walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitley Farm, follow the path shown in red dots to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow. At the sluice and toilet block one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenice walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitely Whitley Farm, follow the path shown in red dots to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow. At the sluice and toilet block one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while at least seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse and scenice walk as well as a greater variety of wildlife.
For a longer visit (3-4 hours), one can walk around the whole reservoir. This can be made more rewarding by alternating between the reservoir rim and the surrounding paths/roads. In particular, one can take short detours to visit the nature reserves on the west side. From Lower Whitely Farm, follow the path shown in red dots to the river, then walk up the river past Shrike Meadow. At the sluice and toilet block one can either return to the reservoir rim or take another detour around Pinkhill Meadow to reach the northern rim of the reservoir.
On the northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat, it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To explore the whole area would take most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse experince and scenice walk as well as a gretaer vsrity greater variety of wildlife.
On the northestern northeastern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat habitat, it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit. To eplore explore the while are whole area would take u mist most of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse experince and a gretaer vsrity of wildlife.wildlife.
On the northestern side is a water treatment works which can be viewed from the reservoir rim. Although not obvious prime habitat it occasionally attracts uncommon migrants such as Black Redstart.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit.
Begin visit. To eplore the while are would take u mist of a day.
For a short visit, begin by crossing the causeway, stopping at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map). One can switch between these two options at various points, making for a more diverse experince and a gretaer vsrity of wildlife.
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit.
Begin by crossing the causeway, stopping at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (shown (more sheltered, shown in red dots on the map).
The site is most interesting from August to May, when migrating birds and winter visitors can be seen. Waterfowl numbers increase during the winter, while seven species of tern occur on migration.
Since the reservoir is quite large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satisfactory visit.
Begin by crossing the causeway, stopping at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (shown in red dots on the map).
Since the reservoir is large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satifaotoy satisfactory visit.
Begin by crossing the causeway, stopping at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the Rovr Thams.River Thames. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (shown in red dots on the map).
Since the reservoir is large, at least 2 hours are recommended for a satifaotoy visit.
Begin by crossing the causeway, stopping at the hide for observations and/or shelter. One can then follow a loop trail around Pinkhill Meadows and/or Shrike Meadow, between the reservoir and the Rovr Thams. One can return either via the causeway, or by walking around either reservoir. The northern walk is shorter and likely to produce more birds, at least on the reservoir itself. In each case there is a choice of following the reservoir rim (exposed and often windy) or taking a path a little further away from the rim (shown in red dots on the map).