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Dearne Valley Group

We are the Dearne Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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Overview

Birding with Bob - Join us for a slow and easy wander round St Aidan's nature reserve in the early evening light. The reserve will be alive with the sight and sounds of resident and migrant birds, bring binoculars if you have them, we may see or hear grebe, terns, bitterns, kingfishers, red kites, warblers and if very lucky we might spot the wild deer that live locally. 

Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This will be a slow, relaxed walk with many stops to watch and learn about the local wildlife. Please note the visitor centre will be closed so there are no toilet or refreshment facilities, please bring a warm drink with you if you wish. Dogs welcome but MUST be on a SHORT, FIXED LEAD AT ALL TIMES - we are visiting at the height of the breeding season and nesting birds will be everywhere.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 38090 28405
Nearest postcode:
LS26 9AJ
what3words:
look.straw.dragon
Start time:
6:30 pm

Free car park at the bottom of Fleet Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 9AJ. Please note: nearest postcode is for Lemonroyd Marina and is not accurate. Do NOT park at the marina or woodland areas, keep going on Fleet Lane and as you pass the derelict fuel depot on the bend you will see a large, free car park on your right.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking