Saltersford Valley Picnic Area

Measham Road, Oakthorpe

Tel: 0116 305 5000
Designated a Local Nature Reserve, this seven hectare site has open water, known as  "flashes" created from mining subsidence and then flooding from the Saltersford Brook, woodland, grassland and wildflower meadows. A picnic area leads onto all weather trails suitable for wheelchair use, with assistance, as well as timber decking across the lake.

Opening times: Daily -9am - 4pm (Oct - Mar), 9am - 7pm (Apr - Sept)

 Admission: Free

Disabled visitors: Some routes are suitable for disabled visitors, although assistance may be required in some places.

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