RSPB Old Moor

Second visit to this excellent site for all ages. The small network of wide accessible paths covers a large area of wetland. A number of hides are well equipped for wheelchair access and have lots of helpful resources so you get the most from the birdlife on display. Along the trail there are frequent interpretation stations, offered in fun, imaginative ways. The visitor centre itself is a converted barn. It's compact but wheelchair accessible and friendly staff are on hand to ensure there's no need to get in a flap! There's a courtyard with outside seating, some of which is covered. The cafe is up a flight of stairs but accessible by wheelchair via a lift. Be prepared for a good test of manoeuvring though and I would recommend someone in your party has a quick look first to ensure it's going to be suitable. It's quite an open, exposed reserve and while most of the paths are lined with hedgerow, warm clothing is advised particularly on blustery days.

Visited this place with my family, me being on my recently purchased velobike vespa scooty and the accessibility was great. No hurdles during the whole outing, beautiful views without being disturbed or distracted. It's not easy to find a good place that allows people like me to just forget about having mobility problems, so kudos!

Everything accessible for wheelchairs and scooters with good cafe facilities and nice views for those unable to travel very far, including a hide right next to the Centre. Visitor Centre with free access to cafe, charge to go on reserve, free for RSPB members. The good news is a big lottery grant means the reserve is expanding!