Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Retford, United Kingdom.
The 375-hectare reserve contains lakes, wetlands, grasslands, and scrub areas supporting numerous bird species throughout different seasons.
The landscape transformed from industrial quarries to a natural sanctuary, with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust establishing the reserve in 2014.
The Rural Learning Centre hosts educational programs, nature workshops, and community events that connect residents with local wildlife conservation.
Four marked walking routes guide visitors through the reserve, with accessible paths suitable for wheelchairs and strollers near Belmoor Lake.
In 2021, beavers returned to the reserve after 400 years, residing in a 58-hectare enclosure where they modify the landscape through their activities.
Location: Nottinghamshire
GPS coordinates: 53.33928,-0.96543
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:33
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