To the east of Beverley; take the A 1035 towards Bridlington and Hornsea. Just before Hull Bridge, turn right into a dead end running parallel to the main road and park. Walk south along the public footpath along the River Hull. There is open access to the common but keep to the edges to avoid disturbing the birds. Alternatively, walk onto the common from Swinemoor Lane.

Beverley is about 10 miles north of Kingston-upon-Hull: it is served by train and is on the main bus route from York to Hull.

Swinemoor is best visited in late winter and spring when large parts of the common are flooded and it used by both resident and passage waterbirds. In late winter, large flocks of Golden Plover, Lapwing and Black-headed Gulls roost here and as spring migration gets underway a good variety of migrants pass through.

1. In spring, a few pairs of Lapwings usually succesfully rear chicks and up to 6 male Snipe can be seen and heard drumming over the eastern part of the common.

Marsh Frogs breed in the Beverley-Barmston drain and can be heard calling throughout the spring and into early summer.

The botanical interest of Swinemoor is considerable with a good number of grass and sedge species present as well as plenty of flowering plants such as Creeping Buttercup, Lesser Celandine and Cuckoo Flower. Both Bee and Green-winged Orchids have been recorded in recent years.