North Cave – Andrews Walks

Route: North Cave Wetlands

Area: East Yorkshire

Date of walk: 28th April 2014

Walkers: Andrew

Distance: 5.0 miles

Weather: warm and sunny

North Cave Wetlands is a bird reserve of national importance run by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. It’s a wonderful place and one that I’ve visited before and today I decided to combine another visit with a walk in the area

I parked by All Saints Church in North Cave and walked out of the village through the grounds of Hotham Hall into the attractive village of Hotham

After walking along a quiet lane and a short section of road, I entered the Wetlands. I took the path round the perimeter and spend some time in a couple of the hides, marvelling at the huge variety of birdlife. It was a special thrill to see several avocets. I wished I’d had more time to spare as I’d only scraped the surface, but I’ll be back another time for more

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I parked opposite All Saints Church North Cave

A stream runs through the village

The gatehouse at the entrance to Hotham Hall

Walking through the grounds of the Hall

Hotham Hall

The Edwardian gatehouse at the other end of the grounds

The village of Hotham

I turn left at the Hotham Arms

Leaving Hotham

Hotham Carrs

A grass track leads from the road to the north east corner of North Cave Wetlands

A coot

Oystercatcher

Avocets

Nesting Black-headed gull

Greylag Goose

Swan in the reed bed

Sand and gravel being extracted on adjoining land - when the quarrying is finished the land will be given to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and incorporated into the Wetlands