RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve

North West England's largest reed bed is located in an attractive wooded valley below limestone hills. 5 bird-watching hides overlook shallow meres with fascinating wildlife from bearded tits and bitterns to marsh harriers and red deer. Of the seven hides, four are accessible to disabled visitors.

There is also a RSPB Visitor Centre, shop and a tea room. Binocular hire is also available. There are extensive programmes of events and guided walks throughout the year.

Openings

The reserve and visitor centre are open daily all year except Christmas day. The reserve is open from 9am to dusk and the visitor centre is open from 9.30am-5pm (Closing is at 4.30pm between the months of November & January)

Admission Charges
visitor centre and tearoom - free
Admission to hides and nature trails: £4.50 adults, £3 concessions, £1 children, £9 family. Free to RSPB members and those who come by public transport or on bike.

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TASTE LANCASHIRE QUALITY ASSURED GRADING & 2008 WINNER OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD.

Opening Times

Opening 1 Jan 2007 - 1 Jan 2010

Events

Road Directions

Leave M6 at jct 35 and the reserve is signposted from the A6 at Yealand Redmayne, north of jct 35. The Reserve is just 150m from Silverdale railway station.

Public Transport Directions

Bus from Kendal, Lancaster and Carnforth; close to train station, Carnforth-Barrow line.

 Facilities

• Buy Recycled Materials
• Coach Parking
• Disabled Access/Toilets
• Encourage Use of Public Transport
• Energy Saving Measures - Appliances
• Energy Saving Measures - Lighting
• Energy Saving Measures - Well Insulated
• Green Lantern Environmental Policy Statement
• Open All Year
• Outdoor
• Picnic Area
• Protect & Encourage Local Flora & Fauna
• Recycling Policy - Glass
• Recycling Policy - Paper
• Recycling Policy - Plastics
• Recycling Policy - Veg/Food Waste
• Use and Promote Local Produce
• Use Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Materials
• Water Saving Measures

Accessibility

• Café/Restaurant On Site
• Car Parking

Parking & Transport

• Coaches Welcome