Barton Waters Edge

Start - Waters Edge Car park, DN18 5JP

1. 1
   Head north to a wooden bridge which bends round to the right and follow the path which is parallel to the embankment on your left.
2. 2
   At the T junction of paths, turn left on a path which rises on to the river embankment and turn right to follow the embankment.
3. 3
   After the tile works, turn right at a ramp leading down to a track which runs adjacent to the Sailing club.
4. 4
   Turn right into Pasture Road North, which is initially a rough lane and then tarmac. The road bends to the left, and keep your eyes open for a large metal turnstile on your right.
5. 5
   Enter the reserve and follow the gravel path through lakes and reed beds to a junction. Ahead is a hide and river bank. Turn left, continue past lakes and a hide on your left, then cross a footbridge.
6. 6
   After the footbridge, take the left gravel path past scrubland. Ignore the right turn and cross another footbridge. Continue between lakes with a metal fence on your left. At the T-junction, turn left through a turnstile. The car park is across the road.