Idle Valley Nature Reserve
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Retford
Idle Valley Nature Reserve - Retford
Idle Valley Nature Reserve - Retford
4.5
10:00 – 16:00
Segunda-feira
10:00 - 16:00
Terça-feira
10:00 - 16:00
Quarta-feira
10:00 - 16:00
Quinta-feira
10:00 - 16:00
Sexta-feira
10:00 - 16:00
Sábado
10:00 - 16:00
Domingo
10:00 - 16:00
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Hel
1 contribuição
mar de 2022 • Amigos
We've enjoyed several visits to reserve and cafe but our experience last week was very disappointing especially as we were with friends who hadn't been before. The tables weren't clean so I mentioned this to a staff member and was abruptly told, we're short staffed, so we did it ourselves. The floor was FILTHY, obviously not from one day as we arrived soon after opening. Really hope this place gets it's act together again so visiting can be a relaxing experience watching the birds instead of dirty surroundings being a distraction.
Helen Keen.
Helen Keen.
Feita em 29 de março de 2022
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Vikinglongboat
Derby, UK72 contribuições
jan de 2022
Lovely quiet spot but just off the main road. Lots of flat even walks, especially the lake walk. Modern small visitor centre with toilets which were well maintained and also a cafe and small gift shop. Ample sized car park for which donations can be left as there is no set charge. All in all a very easy, accessible site with good facilities and lots of easy walks. A pleasant find.
Feita em 28 de janeiro de 2022
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Duncan M
4 contribuições
dez de 2021 • Casais
Beautiful place to go walking and make the most of it as we live nearby.Cant get enough of this beautiful place which maintained beautifully
Feita em 11 de dezembro de 2021
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john e
Gateshead, UK1.755 contribuições
jun de 2021
we enjoyed the clearly marked walk around the lake, a good stretch of the legs to break our car journey. Some interesting wetland birds and a lovely cafe and bookstore with friendly staff
Feita em 7 de julho de 2021
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kensmoon
Lincoln, UK984 contribuições
set de 2020
When we arrived there was a sign explaining that the cafe was closed at the moment, which was a shame as we have enjoyed coffee and vegan 'sweet stuff' before whilst looking out on the reserve. A great area for walks of different lengths with a good variety of wildflowers, trees and birds.
Feita em 2 de setembro de 2020
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Logan
Yorkshire, UK33 contribuições
set de 2019 • Família
Lovely walk around the nature reserve with a good variety of birds, but obviously mainly the aquatic type (ducks etc). Depending on the time of year you go, I recommend some gnat repellent. Obviously with water being nearby there’s a fair few gnats.
Feita em 16 de agosto de 2020
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Heather Lou
Carlton in Lindrick, UK24 contribuições
ago de 2020 • A sós
Situated along the western bank of the River Idle, Idle Valley Nature Reserve (also known as Lound/Sutton Gravel Pits) is both a Local Wildlife Site and a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is 450 hectares of land consisting of a network of lakes, wetland, grassland, woodland, and scrub. As you can imagine it's home to a diverse range of wildlife, but it's also recognised as a brilliant birding site in the region. In fact, the lakes within the nature reserve were gravel extraction pits 70 years ago, flooded when the land was given to Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and nature reclaimed the land. It's now one of the largest sites for nature conservation in the East Midlands and the multitude of walking routes really reflects that.
Today I took my dog for a good four mile walk around the reserve, through all the different terrain. My dog even went for a swim in the River Idle to cool off! It really is a beautiful place to walk, so many different things to look at. Definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a good walk.
Just to note - the centre and car park are closed until further notice due to the pandemic situation, but the reserve and it's footpaths remain open to the public. There is ample parking space just outside the car park though for non-locals. The centre (when open) boasts toilets, gift shop, and cafe.
Today I took my dog for a good four mile walk around the reserve, through all the different terrain. My dog even went for a swim in the River Idle to cool off! It really is a beautiful place to walk, so many different things to look at. Definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a good walk.
Just to note - the centre and car park are closed until further notice due to the pandemic situation, but the reserve and it's footpaths remain open to the public. There is ample parking space just outside the car park though for non-locals. The centre (when open) boasts toilets, gift shop, and cafe.
Feita em 5 de agosto de 2020
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Happy feet
Nottingham, UK3 contribuições
mar de 2020
I highly recommend this reserve but don’t waste your time using the cafe.
Food of poor quality service not much better. The whole kitchen area looks scruffy and even dirty. I sent my tray back because it was so dirty and the young lady put it straight back in the “to use pile”
Toast not served after 11.30 and the toasted tea cake was stale.
If you order a sandwich expect it to be served on thick doorstops - thinner bread not available.
Many local people have complained to Nottingham area office,
Who totally ignore complaints.
Such a shame as at one time this cafe was first rate.
Food of poor quality service not much better. The whole kitchen area looks scruffy and even dirty. I sent my tray back because it was so dirty and the young lady put it straight back in the “to use pile”
Toast not served after 11.30 and the toasted tea cake was stale.
If you order a sandwich expect it to be served on thick doorstops - thinner bread not available.
Many local people have complained to Nottingham area office,
Who totally ignore complaints.
Such a shame as at one time this cafe was first rate.
Feita em 3 de março de 2020
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ERIC B
Dodworth, UK2.148 contribuições
fev de 2020 • Amigos
Although it was a nasty day when we visited, it was still a great day out, we chose to walk the riverside route, which they say is 5.8 miles, of course this takes in a large percentage of the reserve, as mentioned the weather was wet to say the least, so inevitably it was very sticky underfoot, but for the most part the track was hardcore.
On the day we visited it was very quiet, so we were able to get a decent bird count, in fact in the conditions it was a good count,
definitely will go back in the summer, the visitor centre is good, just had a coffee in the restaurant, it wasn’t busy, so no issues with service, it was a little expensive at over £2,but it was very welcome, overall a good, can’t wait for the weather to improve, and I will be back.
On the day we visited it was very quiet, so we were able to get a decent bird count, in fact in the conditions it was a good count,
definitely will go back in the summer, the visitor centre is good, just had a coffee in the restaurant, it wasn’t busy, so no issues with service, it was a little expensive at over £2,but it was very welcome, overall a good, can’t wait for the weather to improve, and I will be back.
Feita em 18 de fevereiro de 2020
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Lizingloss
Retford, UK83 contribuições
jan de 2020
This place is brilliant for bird watching & just generally walking out. The lakes are lovely with lots of bird life & the walks are all well kept pathways. The cafe serves nice food & they bake daily on the premises.
The shop in the cafe sells some amazing books & gifts aimed at both children & adults & there is a large window with binoculars & photocards of all the birds you may spot while spying on the lake.
A great place to take the kids.
The shop in the cafe sells some amazing books & gifts aimed at both children & adults & there is a large window with binoculars & photocards of all the birds you may spot while spying on the lake.
A great place to take the kids.
Feita em 12 de fevereiro de 2020
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Kelly M
Gainsborough, UK1 contribuição
Is the postcode right? We couldn't find it?
Hi,
The postcode should in fact be DN22 8RQ
Danielle R
Retford, UK64 contribuições
Do they take card payments at the cafe or just cash?
Norbet Piesman
Retford, UK15 contribuições
Yep.
Danielle R
Retford, UK64 contribuições
Do they take card payments at the cafe or just cash?
Kevin P
Nottingham, UK146 contribuições
they take both
beckingham
Doncaster, UK2 contribuições
is there a children's play area
Davemustained
Retford, UK21 contribuições
No , but plenty to do in the visitor centre using the telescopes to look out over the lakes , and colouring sheets , and adventure walks .
lisag86
essex, england2 contribuições
Are dogs allowed here?
billyOB
Retford, UK16 contribuições
Dogs are allowed, however they must be well controlled and cleaned up after. The southern end of the site is used mainly by families with small children who find some dogs intimidating. Also please dispose of your dogs mess in the bins provided or take it home with you! Please don't hang your dog bags in the trees! Thank you 🙂
Is there an admission charge
Yummyfoodfood
Londres, UK32 contribuições
There is no charge to enter and parking is free, beware the gates get closed at night but there is also parking before the gates if you like a sunset walk. There is, of course, a charge for the cafe and certain special events.
Perguntas frequentes sobre Idle Valley Nature Reserve
- Idle Valley Nature Reserve abre neste horário:
- Dom - Sáb 10:00 - 16:00
- Hotéis perto de Idle Valley Nature Reserve:
- Hickman Hill Hotel (5.72 km)
- Black Swan Guest House (6.25 km)
- Orchard Cottage Saxilby Lincoln LN1 2HT (14.30 km)
- Hawthorn Hideaway (8.16 km)
- Home Farm & Lodge (15.50 km)
- Restaurantes perto de Idle Valley Nature Reserve:
- The Saucy Pizza Co (9.29 km)
- The Brew Shed (9.19 km)
- The Bees' Knees (9.26 km)
- The Reindeer Inn (1.45 km)
- No 5 Restaurant (9.08 km)