
Small, reed-fringed lake with boardwalks, hides and open water—great for birdlife, dragonflies, seasonal wildflowers and reflective waterscapes. Best at dawn and dusk for gold/blue hour light and calm reflections; spring–summer for insects and breeding birds, autumn for colour and migration, winter for stark silhouettes. Easy circular paths and a small roadside car park on Station Rd; no entry fee. Expect limited facilities and quiet rural crowds—weekdays are best.

Small, reed-fringed lake with boardwalks, hides and open water—great for birdlife, dragonflies, seasonal wildflowers and reflective waterscapes. Best at dawn and dusk for gold/blue hour light and calm reflections; spring–summer for insects and breeding birds, autumn for colour and migration, winter for stark silhouettes. Easy circular paths and a small roadside car park on Station Rd; no entry fee. Expect limited facilities and quiet rural crowds—weekdays are best.