Join us for a guided walk through Moorlands nature reserve and uncover the hidden stories behind one of York's most distinctive green spaces

From its changing landscape to its rich local heritage, discover how Moorlands Nature Reserve has evolved over the years, while enjoying a leisurely walk through this historic woodland.

This guided walk will begin at the reserve entrance on Moor Lane and last approximately 2 hours.

Image credit: Catherine Walker

Embrace your wild side - what to expect:

What to bring/wear

This event takes place outside so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! Sturdy footwear is always recommended.

Suitable layers, waterproof clothing and insect repellent are also recommended. You may wish to bring binoculars but this is not essential.

Accessibility and terrain

From the reserve entrance a single footpath accesses the reserve and then splits to form a 1km circuit.

There is a pedestrian kissing gate at the reserve entrance which is accessible to some wheelchairs. There are no other barriers or steps along the reserve access path.

The surface is all compacted earth. There are numerous benches on the reserve and access is over flat and mostly even terrain. Some areas can become waterlogged in winter.

If you have any access requirements or need additional support to fully participate in this event, please let us know at checkout or get in touch with us at events@ywt.org.uk. We are happy to chat through how we can best support your participation in this event and aim to accommodate where possible.

Toilets and catering

The nearest toilets or catering facilities at this nature reserve. You're welcome to bring a drink and/or snack with you but please take your litter home with you. The nearest toilets are at Haxby Shopping Centre two miles away. Pubs, cafes and shops are also in Haxby.

Joining us on the day

Meet at the entrance to the nature reserve.

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Coordinates: 54°01'18.6"N 1°06'59.5"W

Parking

There is limited roadside parking at the reserve in the narrow layby near the entrance gate. Please be considerate of residents and others when parking.

Public transport

There are buses that run from York to Wiggington which is around one mile from the reserve.

Join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website (https://www.ywt.org.uk/) and discover how you can support our work (https://www.ywt.org.uk/membership).

Let us know what you think

We hope you have a fantastic time at the event! We always love to hear from our supporters - tell us about your experiences in our feedback survey (https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/yorkshirewildlifetrust) .

Cancellation and refunds

In the situation that Yorkshire Wildlife Trust needs to cancel an event we will be in touch regarding your booking via email and our Supporter Services team will process the refund of your tickets as soon as possible. Please allow up to 5 working days for this to happen. If you, or members of your party, are unable to attend your booked event, you are eligible for a refund up to 7 days before the event date. For any cancellation and refund queries, please contact our Supporter Services team during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) on 01904 659570 or email supporter.services@ywt.org.uk.

Thank you for supporting Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

Contact us

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at supporter.services@ywt.org.uk or drop us a call on 01904 659570.

About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website (https://www.ywt.org.uk/) and discover how you can support our work (https://www.ywt.org.uk/membership).

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