Summer Leys WT
Summer Leys is a collection of lakes at the southern end of a mosaic of open water created by gravel works alongside the A45. It includes shallow areas of water, ponds, scrape surrounded by grassland and wet woodland. It is an internationally important haven for breeding and wading birds.
Key times: Anytime.
Key times: Anytime.
Key Species Goosander, Wigeon, Gadwall and waders.
Habitat: Woodland, large lake, ponds, scrapes and open grassland.
Maps: OS Explorer 242.
Post Code: NN29 7TD.
Maps: OS Explorer 242.
Post Code: NN29 7TD.
Grid Reference: SP886634.
Distance/Time: 52 mins - 1 hour.
Terrain: Flat and open with gravel paths.
Facilities: Visitor Centre, Shop, Cafe/Refreshments, Picnic Area, Accessible Toilets, Car Park (Charge except BCN members with car registered in advance) and Hides.
Public Transport: Train and bus look elsewhere.
Other Sites nearby:
Click here for further information and Pdf map leaflet
Distance/Time: 52 mins - 1 hour.
Terrain: Flat and open with gravel paths.
Facilities: Visitor Centre, Shop, Cafe/Refreshments, Picnic Area, Accessible Toilets, Car Park (Charge except BCN members with car registered in advance) and Hides.
Public Transport: Train and bus look elsewhere.
Other Sites nearby:
Click here for further information and Pdf map leaflet
- Species recorded
- 39
- Visitors
- 1
What you might see
-
Greylag Goose
Almost always seen here
Last seen 2 years ago
-
Mute Swan
Almost always seen here
Last seen 2 years ago
-
Northern Shoveler
Almost always seen here
Last seen 2 years ago
-
Gadwall
Almost always seen here
Last seen 2 years ago
-
Mallard
Almost always seen here
Last seen 2 years ago
-
Eurasian Teal
Almost always seen here
Last seen 2 years ago
-
Tufted Duck
Almost always seen here
Last seen 2 years ago
-
Common Wood Pigeon
Almost always seen here
Last seen 2 years ago
-
Common Moorhen
Almost always seen here
Last seen 2 years ago
-
Eurasian Coot
Almost always seen here
Last seen 2 years ago