Access to this area is particularly easy with well maintained paths and boardwalks. Out of the 17 Milton Keynes species, only White-legged Damselfly is unrecorded from this area. This is a particularly good site for the Darters. Both Common and Ruddy Darter are regularly seen and it's a good place to get your eye in to distinguish the species apart. Females are often seen ovipositing in the pond margins.
Some public footpaths pass through the site.
Otherwise access is restricted to holders of permits and fishing club members. All seventeen Milton Keynes species have been observed here. Particular species to note are the Hawkers, both Southern and Brown and the Black-tailed Skimmer. Hairy Dragonfly was first recorded from this site in 1998 bringing the total to eighteen species. The main lake is managed as a research facility for the Game Conservancy Council.