PROTECTING GOOLE'S NATURAL HISTORY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Map of Oakhill
PROTECTING GOOLE'S NATURAL HISTORY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Map of Oakhill
Explore the hidden beauty of Goole
Oakhill Pond
This deep expanse of water is the largest body of water on the reserve. Great-Crested Grebe, Mallard, Coot and Moorhen are usually visible from a number of specially constructed dipping platforms which trace the edge of the circular walk. In the winter months see how many tufted ducks you can count.
The Birch Wood
A thin piece of predominantly birch woodland which follows the old railway embankment and a focus for woodland birds on the site including Great-Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper and Goldcrest. Speckled Wood butterflies frequent the sunny glades and in Autumn Fly Agaric Fungi brings a touch of Red to the woodland floor.
Rangers Station
A small hut used by the Friends for making a brew when they are busy on site. Please come and say hello if there are folks at work on the reserve.
The Meadow
A former arable field at the heart of the reserve which is cut an cleared annually. Look out for Oxeye Daisies, Vetches, Yellow Rattle and other flowering plants during Spring and Summer.
The Wetland
A small wetland area nestled between the site’s two main tracks. Water voles are frequesnt in the ditches in this area, a wall of birdsong from Reed and Sedge Warblers can be heard in the Spring and later in the day Water Rails can often be heard squealing if not seen.
This area is closed to access during the Spring and Summer to allow birds to breed undisturbed.
New Potter Grange
The ground of the former Potter Grange House holds a wider range of mature trees including Orchard species and some of the oldest trees on site.
The Brick Ponds & Brick Pond Pools
A small wetland area nestled between the site’s two main tracks. Water voles are frequesnt in the ditches in this area, a wall of birdsong from Reed and Sedge Warblers can be heard in the Spring and later in the day Water Rails can often be heard squealing if not seen.
This area is closed to access during the Spring and Summer to allow birds to breed undisturbed.