Wildfire risk
With wildfire risk currently extremely high, we urge visitors to take extra care by avoiding any activity that could start a fire and immediately reporting any signs of smoke or fire to 999 to help protect people and wildlife. Please note, some of our nature reserves are closed due to wildfires, please check before you travel.
Advice on wildfire preventionThu 30 July 2026 12:00 Days out
Freiston Shore
Freiston ShoreOpenSee opening timesExplore the wilderness of The Wash, with the sights and sounds of rich saltmarsh. Follow the trails and spot waders, ducks and geese, while birds of prey circle above.
About
Freiston Shore has been reopened after improvement works. The original reserve paths and hide are open. The new path, hide and viewing screen will open soon! Follow our social media for updates.
Welcome to The Wash, the UK's largest bay and most important estuary for birds. The reserve offers 8 km of trails to help you explore this amazing landscape and the wildlife that calls it home.
We've worked with the Environment Agency to convert 66 hectares of coastal farmland into tidal saltmarsh at Freiston Shore. The saltmarsh is good for watching hunting birds of prey, while Eiders, Red-breasted Mergansers and other diving ducks can be seen offshore during winter.
You'll see excellent views of large groups of waders on the saltwater lagoon at high tide, while Tree Sparrows, Yellowhammers and Skylarks are common around the reserve.
Over on the wet grasslands, look out for the thousands of Dark-bellied Brent Geese and Wigeons foraging. In spring, look out for 'mad' March Hares, and Ringed Plovers in summer.
At a glance
20 spaces. 1 Blue Badge space. Some loose sections in car park. The steep slope at the entrance can be difficult in winter conditions.
Please be respectful of other visitor access, our team and our neighbours by not parking on the road, verges or in gateways, as it causes an obstruction for residents and emergency services.
No lighting in car park. No height restriction barrier. Bicycle racks available. Coaches are not advised.
We don't have any toilets here. The nearest toilets are in Boston which is approximately a 20 minute drive.
We don't have any baby changing facilities here.
The level, surfaced paths up to the sea bank, and alongside the grassland, makes Freiston Shore the perfect place for a stroll in nature with a pushchair.
Prior to your visit, please contact the reserve directly for detailed information.
We don't have any toilets here. The nearest toilets are in Boston which is approximately a 20 minute drive.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Dogs are welcome on the trails.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
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Contact Freiston Shore
lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk Freiston Shore, Freiston, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0LY 01205 724678