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Leighton Moss |
Leighton Moss is the largest reedbed in north-west England, and home to some really special birds such as breeding bitterns, bearded tits and marsh harriers. You might see deer too, not to mention butterflies aplenty! Opening timesThe reserve and visitor centre are open daily all year round (except 25 December). The reserve is open from 9 am to dusk and the visitor centre from 9.30 am-5 pm (4.30 pm November-January inclusive). Entrance chargesFree to the visitor centre and tearoom. Admission to hides and nature trails: £4.50 adults, £3 concessions, £1 children, £9 family. Free to RSPB members and those who come by public transport or on bike. |
Contact us01524 701601 Nearest town: Carnforth, Lancashire Grid reference: SD478750 DirectionsFor directions, please see our How to get here page. LinksA date with nature |
Panoramic view of wetland, RSPB Leighton Moss reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1021817 )
Adult bittern wading in reedbed at the Lee Valley Country Park - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1140_009)
People looking out of Lillian's hide, Leighton Moss - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)
Looking out towards salt marsh and Morecombe Bay with black-headed gull, RSPB Leighton Moss reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: D_2006_20811_0031 )
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)
Adult bittern wading in reedbed at the Lee Valley Country Park - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1140_009)
People looking out of Lillian's hide, Leighton Moss - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)
Looking out towards salt marsh and Morecombe Bay with black-headed gull, RSPB Leighton Moss reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: D_2006_20811_0031 )
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)