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South Walney Nature Reserve
South Walney Nature ReserveNature Reserve, £0.50-£2
Details
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.
Prices
Adult £2, children 50p. Free entry to members of Cumbria Wildlife Trust.
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Guided tours for groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Guided tours for groupsIncludes 8 hides give shelter from weather and provide close views of adbundant wildlife.
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01229 471066
mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org
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Coastguard Cottages,
Walney,
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA14 3YQ
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap 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
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