Venue Description

Around 30 mins from Hull and 40 mins from York, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's North Cave Wetlands reserve is developing a renowned reputation for some of the best birdwatching in Yorkshire, despite being only a few years old. A new, accessible viewing platform was introduced in 2015, just metres from the car park. This allows panoramic views across avocets, terns and wading birds in spring/summer, and waders and waterfowl in winter - with a supporting cast of regular birds of prey. Enjoy a brew and a bacon butty from the ‘Wild Bird Café’ caravan, also in the car park. The ‘Crosslands Hide’ at the far end of the car park (for mobility access please drive to the hide entrance) has an access ramp and spacious indoor viewing area, also looking out across a range of wetland habitats.

Accessibility

Flat car park with level access to large, covered viewing and picnic area overlooking main wildlife habitats and bird feeding area. Additional viewing hide along surfaced path (approx 500 metres). Large, elevated hide (please drive through car park and park outside) with access ramp and floor-ceiling interior windows overlooking wildlife habitats. Car park may be muddy following rain. Mobile catering cafe present on site. The majority of bird and wildlife species seen on site can be viewed from one of the areas.

Toilets

Two accessible eco-compost toilets with wide access.

Staff

No permenant on-site staff, but regular volunteers present.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

North Cave village, 0.5 miles.