Where is North Walney?

North Walney is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA14 4QY), in the parish of Barrow.

How do I get to North Walney?

The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA14 4QY.

Is North Walney a protected site?

Yes — North Walney is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the NORTH WALNEY National Nature Reserve.

Is North Walney free to visit?

Yes, North Walney is free to enter.

How do I get to North Walney?

The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA14 4QY.

Are dogs allowed at North Walney?

Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.

Wildlife reserves · North West England

North Walney

In or near Haverigg.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

North Walney — nature reserve in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England.

North Walney, wildlife reserves in North West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–4 h
Best time of year: Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station: Barrow-in-Furness · 3.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

North Walney is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England". Coordinates: 54.1400°, -3.2600°.

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Official information

North Walney is a National Nature Reserve located on Walney Island, known for its diverse habitats including coastal grasslands, salt marshes, and sand dunes. Visitors can explore the unique wildlife, including various bird species and rare plants, while enjoying scenic views of the surrounding landscape.

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.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 54.1400, -3.2600
District: Westmorland and Furness
Parish: Barrow
Postcode: LA14 4QY
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
Nearest railway station: Barrow-in-Furness — 3.2 km
Official site: www.gov.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q7057174 (CC0)
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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Forests & woodlands · North West England

North Walney National Nature Reserve

North Walney National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Caravan parks · North West England

West Shore Caravan Park

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Roman Catholic Cemetery Chapel At Borough Cemetery

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Chapels · North West England

Roman Catholic Cemetery Chapel At Borough Cemetery

Roman Catholic Cemetery Chapel At Borough Cemetery — chapel in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 5722896

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Memorials & monuments · North West England

Oak Road Street Shrine

Oak Road Street Shrine — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Thorncliffe Crematorium and Borough Cemetery

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Cemeteries · North West England

Thorncliffe Crematorium and Borough Cemetery

Thorncliffe Crematorium and Borough Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

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Beaches · North West England

Earnse Bay

Earnse Bay (also known as 'West Shore') is a sand and shingle beach located along the western side of Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, England. Along with Sandy Gap and Biggar Bank, Earnse

Free🐕👶

Where to eat & stay near North Walney

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Caravan parks · North West England

Butterflowers Holiday Park

Butterflowers Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north west.

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Farm buildings at Steel Green - geograph.org.uk - 4024322

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Caravan parks · North West England

Port Haverigg Holiday Village

Port Haverigg Holiday Village — a caravan park in england north west.

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Campsites · North West England

Harbour Lights Campsite

Harbour Lights Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

Free↗ harbourlightscampsite.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is North Walney?: North Walney is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA14 4QY), in the parish of Barrow.
What is North Walney?: North Walney — nature reserve in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England.
How do I get to North Walney?: The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA14 4QY.
Is North Walney a protected site?: Yes — North Walney is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the NORTH WALNEY National Nature Reserve.
Is North Walney free to visit?: Yes, North Walney is free to enter.
How do I get to North Walney?: The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA14 4QY.
Are dogs allowed at North Walney?: Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.

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