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The Great Britain Guide

Wildlife reserves · North West England

Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve

In or near Haskayne.

Free admission

Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve in England North West, United Kingdom.

Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis), Cabin Hill, Formby - geograph.org.uk - 4550929

Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Formby · 2.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in England North West, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sefton Coast SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: CABIN HILL
  • Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in North-West England. It is known for its diverse habitats and rich biodiversity, providing a habitat for various species. The reserve plays a crucial role in the conservation of local wildlife.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.5370, -3.0831
District
Sefton
Parish
Little Altcar
Postcode
L38 8AF
Parliamentary constituency
Sefton Central
Nearest railway station
Formby2.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve?
Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L38 8AF), in the parish of Little Altcar.
What is Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve?
Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve in England North West, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Formby, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode L38 8AF.
Is Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve is part of the Sefton Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the CABIN HILL National Nature Reserve.
Is Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Formby, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L38 8AF.
Are dogs allowed at Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.