Forests & woodlands · North West England
Heysham Nature Reserve
In or near Sunderland.
Heysham Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Heysham Nature Reserve is woodland in Lancashire, North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area LA3.
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Official information
Heysham Nature Reserve is a 21-hectare area that serves as a habitat for various species of birds, butterflies, and dragonflies. Visitors can enjoy walking trails and observe a diverse range of wildlife throughout the year, particularly during migration seasons in spring and autumn.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lune Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Heysham Nature Reserve is a forest located in North-West England, within Lancashire's unparished area of Lancaster. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Lune Estuary and Morecambe Bay, and is also recognised under the RAMSAR Convention for its wetland importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0293, -2.9082
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Lancaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- LA3 2DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Accessible on foot at all times; car park open 7am to 7pm April to October and 7am to 4pm November to March
- Official site
- www.lancswt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w179623735 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Heysham Visitor Centre
Museums · 0.3 km
Heysham Port
Harbours & ports · 0.8 km
Ocean Edge Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Near Naze Light
Lighthouses · 1.0 km
Heysham South Pier Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.1 km
Half Moon Bay
Beaches · 1.3 km
Ship
Heritage railway stations · 1.4 km
SS Berengaria
Open-air theatres · 1.4 km
Tower Approx. 10 Metres West Of Ye Old Farm House, Middleton Tower Holiday Camp
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Melbreak Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.7 km
The Old Hall Inn
Historic pubs · 1.8 km
Greendales Farm Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.9 km
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Wagon & Horses
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George & Dragon
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heysham Nature Reserve?
- Heysham Nature Reserve is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA3 2DA), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.
- What is Heysham Nature Reserve?
- Heysham Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heysham Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA3 2DA.
- Is Heysham Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Heysham Nature Reserve is part of the Lune Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Heysham Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Heysham Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heysham Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA3 2DA.