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South Walney Nature ReserveSouth Walney Nature Reserve

Home to one of the largest gull colonies in Europe, more than 30000 pairs. There are large numbers of breeding Eider ducks, with close views of eggs, nests and chicks from May to July. One of the finest bird-watching sites in Cumbria, with wintering waders and wildfowl plus large numbers of migrants including regular rarities, spring and autumn. Also nationally important for its saline lagoons and coastal flora.

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Prices


Adult £2, children 50p. Free entry to members of Cumbria Wildlife Trust.

South Walney Nature Reserve
 
 

Contact

Mr Douglas
Tel: 01229 471066
View the South Walney Nature Reserve websitewww.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
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Venue

South Walney Nature Reserve

Coastguard Cottages, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3YQ

View the South Walney Nature Reserve websitewww.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

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Map reference: SD 209631  Lat: 54.05774  Long: -3.20986


Cross Jubilee Bridge onto Walney Island, take a left onto Ocean Road for 1 mile before turning onto Carr Lane. Continue for 5 miles, pas Biggar and South End Caravan Park.

Parking : free

Includes 8 hides give shelter from weather and provide close views of adbundant wildlife. Holiday cottage also available.