A 4.5 mile walk including Foxburrow Farm (with an option of a short cut). The walk starts from the Recreation Ground car park.  The reserve is always open but the best time to visit is March – August. Free entry.

Melton is an historic settlement with remnants of Roman and Medieval pottery and evidence of Prehistoric occupation in the area. The Domesday Book (1086) records the village as “Meltuna”. Today, Melton is a village of contrasts with some curious and Listed Buildings. The village high street still retains a rural feel and the spectacular riverside, with a wide range of birdlife, is easily accessible.