Critters access to a pond

I am building a pond on my allotment for frogs , toads and hopefully newts
It will be 3 ft x 2ft by 18 inches deep with straight sides
I realise I need to enable the critters to easily get in and out of the water
Suggestions please friends
It will be 3 ft x 2ft by 18 inches deep with straight sides
I realise I need to enable the critters to easily get in and out of the water
Suggestions please friends
Everyone is just trying to be Happy.....So lets help Them.
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I think some folk also use a little board with some grooves on it - like a ladder.
I've always had a beach edging, so can't comment on how effective any of those are, but the branches idea probably take up the least space
I can then slope one of the end sides to create a point of exit for frogs etc
I will add some large stones to bring a perching area above the waters in between the struts of the grid for frogs to have a breather
I will then add some plants around the edges to trail into the water and also to add cover
The pond is between my two raised beds which are 18" high and 36" inches high so it is quite secluded whilst still getting the sun
I planted my 12 Buxus on Christmas Day so as per another post they should eventually hide it from the haulingway
I will get someone with a camera phone to up load some photos when it is finished
Thanks for your assistance friends