PROTECTING GOOLE'S NATURAL HISTORY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Welcome to Oakhill
Nature Reserve
PROTECTING GOOLE'S NATURAL HISTORY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Welcome to Oakhill
Nature Reserve
EXPLORE GOOLE'S NATURAL HISTORY
Things to do at Oakhill Nature Reserve
Oakhill Nature Reserve is rich in wildlife. Our dedicated team of volunteers work tirelessly to protect this important green space as a site for future generations to enjoy.
TRAILS
With development of the new Industrial Estate surrounding Oakhill Nature Reserve we currently have a temporary site access in place. Oakhill is rich in wildlife and our exploring the trails will show you birds, bugs and plant life you never thought was possible in Goole. Download our map and follow the trails and become emersed in natural beauty.
- Ponds & Wetlands
- Walking Trails
- Meadows
- Woodlands
- Rangers Station
WILDLIFE
Oakhill Nature Reserve is not just a stroll in the woods. From the moment you arrive you are welcomed with all the beauty nature has to offer from various native wildlife to rare Dragonflies and stunning Butterflies.
- Insects
- Birds
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Mammals
- Plants, Flowers & Fungi
SPRING AT OAKHILL
As spring unfurls across the 150-acre expanse of Oakhill Nature Reserve, meadows and woodlands come alive with fresh green shoots and wildflowers, while ponds and wetlands bustle with activity.
SUMMER AT OAKHILL
In summer, bursts into full colour beneath wide Yorkshire skies. Wildflower meadows hum with bees and butterflies, dragonflies skim across sun-warmed ponds, and leafy woodland paths offer cool shade for peaceful walks.
AUTUMN AT OAKHILL
As autumn settles over , the landscape transforms into a tapestry of gold, amber and russet. Woodland paths crunch beneath fallen leaves, berries brighten the hedgerows, and the cooler air carries the calls of migrating birds overhead.
WINTER AT OAKHILL
Winter takes on a quiet, reflective beauty. Frost silvers the grasslands, bare branches etch delicate patterns against wide skies, and the ponds lie still beneath the crisp air. Wintering birds gather on the water and in the reeds, while woodland paths offer peaceful, bracing walks.
FROM TINY ACORNS
LEARNING
We aim to provide outdoor learning opportunities for all, passively through wild play, trail-side interpretation and first hand discovery of nature.
TRAINING
We facilitate a number of informal and formal training events and skills workshops which assist in the management of Oakhill and with species recoding on site but also provide transferable skills valuable to local employers.
ACCESSIBILITY
We are dedicated to the further improvements to the accessibility to the Oakhill site, and work tirelessly to encourage its use, giving both good health and social benefits to people of all age groups and abilities.
GET INVOLVED
FRIENDS OF OAKHILL
Oakhill Nature Reserve is wonderfully maintained by the Friends of Oakhill and our partners the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Siemens. We undertake fundraising, habitat management and survey work and lead free guided walks and educational events.
You can become a volunteer of Oakhill Nature Reserve by filling in our quick online form, Start enjoying all the benefits of being a Friend of Oakhill.
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