Nosterfield Nature Reserve - "Nosterfield Nature Reserve is 150 acres of wet grassland and open water situated between the Rivers Ure and Swale.  It is generally regarded as North Yorkshire’s premier wetland grassland; however, it is the underlying magnesian limestone and its associated aquifer which makes the location special. A dramatic rise and fall in the water levels, associated with the natural water table and rainfall, results in a huge range in water levels, typically 2.5 m per year." "Three purpose-built hides allow the public to watch wildlife at close quarters and each is connected by a pedestrian walkway which is fully accessible for those with mobility issues." "All of our 1.5 km of permissive footpaths are accessible by wheelchair and suitable for those with mobility issues." "There is wheelchair access to the Interpretation Building/Bird Hide, Tanfield Hide and Northern Viewing Screen." - from the Lower Ure Conservation Trust website