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The largest remaining reedbed in North West England, with shallow meres and
fringing sedge and woodland, attracts a wonderful range of wildlife to Leighton
Moss. Among its special birds are breeding Bitterns, Bearded Tits and Marsh Harriers,
with water rails and Pochards, and its mammals include Roe and Red Deer. Of the
five birdwatching hides, four have wheelchair access. Children, as well as adults,
will enjoy finding out more about the reserve from the displays in the visitor
centre. | |  |
The
British Isles was once a wet, marshy place. Despite the loss of many natural wetlands,
they are still amazing places to enjoy the natural world. | |  |
Our
wetlands offer great opportunities for wildlife watching. Why not take a few tips
from the Hands on Nature team? From bird watching to boat trips. |
| | | | | Leighton Moss - Visitor
Guide | | Address: | Leighton
Moss, Near Carnforth, Lancashire. | | Telephone: | 01524
701601 | | e-mail: | leighton.moss@rspb.org.uk | | Key attractions: |
Wildlife watching wading birds, butterflies and moths, amphibian life, freshwater
fish. | | Essential kit: | Waterproof
clothes and footwear, binoculars (can be hired on site). | | Nature
watching: | Visitors can borrow a Wild Explorers'
pack with guidebooks, binoculars and pens/note pads. Best season: see the Bitterns
February to May. | | Access: | Wheelchairs:
one wheelchair available for loan. Largely wheelchair accessible. | | Getting there: | Five
miles north of Carnforth, Leighton Moss is signposted from the A6 north of Junction
35 of the M6. By train Silverdale 200 yards. | | Opening
times: | Reserve - daily (closed 25 December) 9
am to 9 pm or dusk; visitor centre - daily 9.30 am to 5 PM, 9.30 am to 4.30 PM
November to January inclusive. | | Charges: | Adult
£4.50, child £1, concession £3, family ticket £9. |
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