Visit the Reserve

We hope you enjoy your visit

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Location The reserve is located east of Ilkley on Coutances Way A65 between Ben Rhydding and Burley in Wharfedale  and is featured on Google Maps

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Postcode LS29 8AW

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Parking : There is a small layby in front of the main entance to reserve. If the lay-by is full then you are welcome to use the bottom car park at Moss & Moor Garden Centre, from Moss & Moor turn left and walk 150m 

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Public Transport: the nearest railway station is at Ben Rhydding a 20 minute walk, there is a bus stop half way between Moss & Moor and the reserve a walk of about 70m.

 

Cycling 

You can lock your bike to the noticeboard at the reserve entrance please dont cycle through the reserve itself.

 

Entrance 

Take the public foothpath to the right of the metal gate and turn immediately right. Alternatively you can carry on the footpath until you get to the river and turn right. There is an alternative less accessible entrance at the Burley end of the reserve just west of McDonalds.

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Facilities: There are no public toilets on the reserve, there are toilet facilities for the use of Moss & Moor and McDonald customers

 

Accessibility: The reserve is accessible for those who have difficulty walking the paths are generally level especially allong the river bank path where there are 4 wooden benches about 60-70m apart. We are in the process of improving the main paths with stone chippings. The riverside path is suitable for more confident and accompanied wheel chair users with appropriate tyres.

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Dogs: This is a nature reserve so please bear that in mind if you wish to bring a dog. 2 cygnets were killed by a dog on the reserve in 2020 ​​so compliance is something we take very seriously for all dog walkers. The dog must be on a lead (preferably short one) and under close control at all times so as not to disturb wildlife and others. You must be in a possession of a poo bag and clear up after your dog and take it with you ( there are no bins) These rules are enforced by Bradford Council's Public Space Protection Order with clear signs. Anyone who doesn't  comply will be requested to leave and evidence forwarded to the council who will take enforcement action with fines of up to £1,000

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https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/18538936.plea-dog-owners-cygnets-attacked-killed-ben-rhydding-nature-reserve

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