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Astley Lake

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Terrific place to go birding but can be spoilt by dog-walkers who allow their mutts to charge about without respect to other users and the fact that it is a nature reserve. Schedule One species often disturbed by their antics. People often mention Lovely, lake,


Address

Swillington, Leeds LS26 8HF, United Kingdom

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (36 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Richard T. 6 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Terrific place to go birding but can be spoilt by dog-walkers who allow their mutts to charge about without respect to other users and the fact that it is a nature reserve. Schedule One species often disturbed by their antics.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dianne j. 7 years ago on Google • 75 reviews
    Lovely walk, very peaceful and great to take the whole family.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ambrose's Legit Honest R. 1 year ago on Google • 542 reviews
    Great for birdwatching and nature in general. Lots of good paths. Had a great time. First visit today and spent far longer than had intended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew 3 years ago on Google • 463 reviews
    I'm never going to give this lake up. Never going to let this lake down. Never gonna run around and desert this lake. Five stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 joshua w. 3 years ago on Google • 105 reviews
    Good for bike Riding and for walking. Loads of spots for a picnic. Good for dogs
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trevor S. 4 years ago on Google
    Cannot fault this place it's for all to enjoy lets keep it so
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vikash C. 6 years ago on Google
    A beautiful lake in the center of the park.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martyn W. 1 year ago on Google • 504 reviews
    Lovely place to go bird watching. Cab be accessed either from Fleet Lane, in Oulton, or from the entrance to St Aidan's RSPB reserve in Swillington. Either way, if you are a keen birdwatcher, or just like seeing the birds, you'll enjoy yourself!

  • 5/5 James K. 2 years ago on Google • 260 reviews
    Absolutely love coming here so peaceful to get away from the sounds of the city

  • 5/5 Angela O. 10 months ago on Google • 90 reviews
    Beautiful nature reserve - masses of gulls, geese, swans, lapwing, egrets and warblers and other small birds in abundance.

  • 4/5 Mathew S. 3 years ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Highly recommend. A good long circular walk. With plenty of nature.

  • 5/5 Ian B. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely.

  • 5/5 Sam 3 years ago on Google
    Clean and safe for everyone

  • 5/5 Frank W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for wildlife and walks

  • 5/5 Ian B. 2 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Nice place to walk and wildlife to see. Good for a family walk.

  • 5/5 Cameron L. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome bird watching

  • 1/5 mitchell t. 3 years ago on Google
    There was wildlife

  • 5/5 chris b. 4 years ago on Google
    No fishing here.. Birdwatching only and private for members only

  • 5/5 catherine s. 4 years ago on Google
    Just beautiful

  • 5/5 Terry C. 5 years ago on Google
    Still walkable even after all the recent rain.

  • 5/5 Jez L. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely 3km walk round the lake. Visit the cafe. Set in huge park

  • 5/5 Raymond A. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place for bird watching.

  • 5/5 Martin P. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful and beautiful

  • 5/5 한채원 3 years ago on Google
    beautiful lake

  • 5/5 Kath E. 4 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 5/5 Liz M. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely peaceful park

  • 5/5 Yorkshire V. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely quite place


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking

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