Turn right off the A1079 following the sign to Sutton-upon-Derwent and Thornton. Take the first left turn, signposted Thornton. Parking is about half-a-mile along this lane on the right.

Cross the road and walk along the track past the Forest Enterprise gate. Follow the ride on the left until you come to a junction with a line of pylons. The reserve is along the track to the right. The main gate and stile are located in the north-east corner of the reserve.

O.S. Landranger 105/106, Grid Ref: SE 761475

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