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Rutland Water Nature Reserve (Lyndon)

Rutland  >  United Kingdom

This is the smaller part of the Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Its chief point of interest are the Ospreys' nest which reliably has young in early summer.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 27 December 2022

Description

It's difficult to see beyond the Osprey nest, and there are few places in Britain where this species breed reliably. The Wildlife Trust know this and provide scopes, people and a video link to help visitors to appreciate these birds. This section of the reserve has several hides looking across the southern arm of Rutland Water in a more natural outlook than the main reserve.

Keep an eye open: there are other birds worth noting - Great Egret, for example.

Details

Access

Lyndon visitor centre is off Lyndon Road, east of the village of Manton. It's signposted "South Shore" at the A6003 and "Nature Reserve" on Lyndon Road. There's a carpark next to the visitor centre.

There is an entry fee, which also covers the Egremont part of the reserve. In the reserve, access is only by foot. Two hides are accessible to disabled visitors.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Reedbeds , Wetland , Mud flats

Conditions

Hilly , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Summer , All year round

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Two hides give views to the Osprey nest. The further one is worth the extra walk.

Links

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