Tophill Low Nature Reserve

Spend the day wandering through the woods, wetlands and grasslands marvelling at all kinds of wildlife, from otters to dragonflies.

Tophill Low Nature Reserve

Get back to nature at Tophill Low Nature Reserve

Located north of Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Tophill Low Nature reserve is an active Yorkshire Water treatment works built in 1959. It formally opened as a nature reserve in 1993 and features 12 hides spread across a 300 acre site that flanks the river Hull.

The two reservoirs - 'D' and 'O' dominate the reserve and have SSSI status for their massive wildfowl numbers. Around the perimeter a network of marshes, ponds, woodlands and grasslands result in an annual 160+ bird species, with over 60 readily visible even in mid winter.

We recommend bringing lunch with you as the nearest town is nearly 10 miles away!

Facilities

ParkingDisabled parking  Toilets    Disabled toilet Picnic area

Activities

Walking  Wildlife watching

Bird at Tophill Low Nature Reserve

Entry prices

Adults: £3.50

Concessions: £2.50 (over 65s and registered disabled)

Children: 5-16: £1.50

Under 5s: free

 

Fox at Tophill Low

Opening times

Monday to Sunday

9am to 6pm

Visitor information

To keep everyone happy and safe, please:

  • follow government guidance
  • don’t swim
  • take your litter home
  • stick to the path
  • don't bring dogs
  • don't leave dogs in cars
  • don’t light fires or BBQs.
Squirrel

How to get there

By car

There is a car park


From Beverley

Follow Driffield Road A164 north towards Driffield for 6 miles. At Watton, turn right onto Church Lane and follow the signposts for Tophill Low Nature Reserve.


From Driffield

Follow Beverley Road A164 south towards Beverley for 5 miles. At Watton, turn left onto Church Lane and follow the signposts for Tophill Low Nature Reserve.


By public transport

The nearest train station is 4 miles away.

Keep up to date

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Tophill Low at sunrise