Forests & woodlands · North West England
North Walney National Nature Reserve
In or near Haverigg.
North Walney National 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
- Barrow-in-Furness · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
North Walney National Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.1416°, -3.2641°.
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Official information
North Walney National Nature Reserve is a protected area that showcases a variety of habitats, including coastal and wetland environments. Visitors can explore its diverse wildlife and enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape, which is important for both flora and fauna.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: NORTH WALNEY
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
North Walney Nature Reserve is a national nature reserve on Walney Island, England. The reserve, which has an area of 646.5 ha, is notable as a habitat of natterjack toads. It is one of the sites in the Duddon Estuary which support one-fifth of the national population of the rare amphibian.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1416, -3.2641
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Barrow
- Postcode
- LA14 4QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Barrow-in-Furness — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w92905731 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: North Walney Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: North Walney Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 485092.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Walney National Nature Reserve?
- North Walney National Nature Reserve is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA14 4QY), in the parish of Barrow.
- What is North Walney National Nature Reserve?
- North Walney National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Walney National Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA14 4QY.
- Is North Walney National Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — North Walney National Nature Reserve is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the NORTH WALNEY National Nature Reserve.
- Is North Walney National Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, North Walney National Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Walney National Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA14 4QY.