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The Avenue Washlands 9 Mill Ln, Wingerworth, Chesterfield S42 6JL

The Avenue Washlands

104 Reviews
Nature reserve
  • Friday7 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday7 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday10 AM–4 PM
  • Monday7 AM–10 PM
  • Tuesday7 AM–10 PM
  • Wednesday7 AM–10 PM
  • Thursday7 AM–10 PM
The Avenue Washlands 9 Mill Ln, Wingerworth, Chesterfield S42 6JL

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The Avenue Washlands | Derbyshire Wildlife Trust | Reedbed, ponds and grassland in the valley of the River Rother attract birds such as tufted duck, wigeon, snipe and little grebe as well as skylarks, yellowhammer and nesting warblers. Water voles, great crested newts and dragonflies have also made their homes here. Great for a family walk and pond dipping all year round.

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http://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/the-avenue-washlands
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9 Mill Ln, Wingerworth, Chesterfield S42 6JL
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Hours

  • Friday7 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday7 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday10 AM–4 PM
  • Monday7 AM–10 PM
  • Tuesday7 AM–10 PM
  • Wednesday7 AM–10 PM
  • Thursday7 AM–10 PM
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Features

  • Good for kids
  • Dogs allowed
  • Hiking

Recommended Reviews

Matthew Bowman
19.03.2024
The Avenue Washlands
A lovely place to come for a walk or to watch wildlife. There are several spots to lookout over the nature reserve and all are easily walkable. There is a longer walk that you can do if the footpath over the railway is open which takes you along the river.It's a shame theres so much construction going on in the field next to the reserve. I really hope this doesn't have a negative affect as it's a lovely place to visit.
juliet hayward
23.02.2024
The Avenue Washlands
We took a group of Scouts on a bat walk. The staff were great. Very knowledgeable and helpful.There is an open day on the 1st June I believe. Some family fun and insight into nature.
Megan V. Walker
13.01.2024
The Avenue Washlands
Good little walk with opportunities to see birds and woodland animals. Make sure to walk down the steps and through the gate to walk along by the river.If you're lucky you'll see a kingfisher. Always tons of robins and blackbirds.
Wendy Grimson
06.01.2024
The Avenue Washlands
This is a great place for butterflies. We parked at the Mill lane entrance which was accessible but a little rough. We couldn't believe how many butterflies were there. As it's August it is a good time to see common blue, small copper, large white, small white and green veined white. We also saw speckled wood and comma.The herons were also great to see and black cap and lapwing were there too. Well worth a visit.
Andy
31.12.2023
The Avenue Washlands
Nice area to walk round will be better when established,the screens round wetland area could be closer as even with a large camera lens it's hard to get good close up shots
Jeremy Peck
24.12.2023
The Avenue Washlands
Lovely little walk, great for all ages.
David Brown
20.12.2023
The Avenue Washlands
The place could do with some loving care and attention. Didn’t see any wildlife apart from lots of midges. Great if you like to train spot!Shame really as this could be a great nature walk. One the plus side, their is plenty of seating dotted around.
paul marsden
20.12.2023
The Avenue Washlands
Stayed near by at friends and walked our dogs down here, lovely spot for bird watching and if like me you like trains, the Derby to Sheffield line runs by so bonus. Lovely and quiet place
Chris Brooks
17.12.2023
The Avenue Washlands
Mill lane end has no parking to but easy access to the ponds and hides. Went with a Cub pack all of which enjoyed the river dipping.

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9 Mill Ln, Wingerworth, Chesterfield S42 6JL
The Avenue Washlands