Gouthwaite Reservoir Nature Reserve

Address

Pateley Bridge N Yorkshire HG3 5AD

Gouthwaite Reservoir Nature Reserve and its site of Special Scientific Interest attracts a wonderfully wide range of wetland birds as well as some of the most majestic raptors in the area.

Gouthwaite Reservoir Nature Reserve has a car park and picnic area which operates on an honesty box system, as well as three viewing points along the reservoir, which drops to a lower level in the summer months providing ideal breeding and feeding grounds for waders.

This beautiful reservoir attracts visitors all year rounds to see the variety of birdlife that either lives or rests on its waters.

Oyster Catchers, Willow Warblers, Black Caps and spotted Flycatchers are common.

King Fishers are often seen when the water level is low and Green woodpeckers live on the north bank of the Reservoir.

Geese and other waterfowl are common with regular winter visits from goosanders, tufted duck, and whooper swans.   Looking up you stand a good chance of seeing red kite or buzzard, and even marsh harriers, merlin, osprey and just occasionally Golden Eagles are sighted on passage.

Read more

Behind the scenes of  Things To Do

Curiosities of the Museum
Attractions
12th May 2020
Curiosities of the Museum icon

Curiosities of the Museum

The Harrogate Museums and Arts collection holds a lot of famous treasures, from Faberge and Grimshaw to unique ancient...

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society launch 'Farm to Fork'
Food & Drink Producers
30th Apr 2020
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society launch 'Farm to Fork' icon

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society launch 'Farm to Fork'

The Farm To Fork campaign from the Yorkshire Agricultural Society celebrates and highlights the crucial role farmers are playing...

An afternoon exploring the gardens of Harrogate
Garden Attractions
5th Apr 2021
An afternoon exploring the gardens of Harrogate icon

An afternoon exploring the gardens of Harrogate

A popular way to spend a day in Harrogate is to visit two of our most beautiful gardens. Starting...

Loading...

Loading entries...

More  Things To Do businesses

Fountains Abbey & Studley...
Things To Do

Fountains Abbey & Studley...

Royal Pump Room Museum
Things To Do

Royal Pump Room Museum

Horticap Nature Trail, Cafe,...
Things To Do

Horticap Nature Trail, Cafe,...

Masham Gallery
Things To Do

Masham Gallery

Aldborough Roman Settlement
Things To Do

Aldborough Roman Settlement

Pateley Makers Yard - King...
Things To Do

Pateley Makers Yard - King...

Mercer Art Gallery
Things To Do

Mercer Art Gallery

Devil's Arrows
Things To Do

Devil's Arrows

Butter Market Museum
Things To Do

Butter Market Museum

Loading...

Loading entries...