Neil Roberts

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Neil Roberts

Whisby Nature Park

Flooded gravel pits and associated habitats with an extensive network of paths, birdwatching hides, visitor centre and regular events.

Location

Moor Lane

Thorpe-on-the-Hill

LN6 9BW

OS Map Reference

SK 911 661

Know before you go

Size

144 hectares

Parking information

£3: 1st March to 31st October, £2: 1st November to end February, ticket machines are cash or card.

Bicycle parking

Bike racks available. No cycling within the Nature Park

Grazing animals

Cattle

Walking trails

Six waymarked, circular trails available ranging from 1.2 - 3 miles

Access

Footpaths are level, the majority are hard surfaced, can be muddy in places; several routes are accessible for wheelchairs

Dogs

On a lead

Dogs can be walked off lead around Thorpe Lake only.
Please do not let your dog swim in any of the lakes. The presence of toxic algae is dangerous to dogs and flea treatments are harmful to wildlife.
Dogs are not allowed in the education grounds.

Facilities

Visitor centre

Bird hides

Toilets

Shop

Cafe/refreshments

Picnic area

Accessible toilet

Baby changing facilities

Outdoor play area

Wifi

Disabled parking

Accessible trails

When to visit

Opening times

Car park gate is closed at 6pm

Best time to visit

January to December

About the reserve

Whisby Nature Park is a beautiful landscape near Lincoln, full of wildlife, walks and trails. Once barren and lifeless, this amazing place now abounds with wildlife. The park was created by quarrying for sand and gravel, but nature has reclaimed the pits and bare sand, creating habitats for many species.

The lakes are fringed by beds of reedmace, grassy glades, willow scrub and pockets of woodland, Whisby Nature Park is a place of quiet enjoyment. The extensive network of paths, waymarked trails of varying lengths and birdwatching hides have been designed to allow visitors to see and enjoy the wildlife associated with the wide variety of habitats.

Please visit our main Whisby Nature Park page for further information.