Overview

Askham Bog is a nature reserve managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT). Their website lists all sorts of flora and fauna you might see including water voles, roe deer and even Exmoor ponies! There are information boards to help you spot things. The path is circular and you are soon back to where you started - it’s not a big visit (the more agile can walk further beyond the boardwalk) but for a quick run out for some fresh air, it’s very pleasant and although it’s near the A64 you aren’t too aware of the traffic.

Transport & Parking

Plenty of parking - can't remember if it was in bays. The carpark and first part of the path are rough gravel but manageable.

Access

The first part of the path was gently sloping and a bit stony, but after that it was flat boards with wire over them and passing places. Plenty of benches.

Toilets

No toilet facilities available.

Staff

Not staffed but when we went there was a chap from the YWT with membership information who was keen to tell us of other YWT sites in the area which include Moorlands and Strensall Common – more details on the YWT website.

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