Adur Estuary
Reserve open.
Adur EstuaryIn line with guidance from the Governments of the UK, many of our facilities have closed. Some of our car parks, trails and toilets are open for local visitors' essential daily exercise, where resources and the layout of facilities allows. Our visitor centres, shops, cafes and hides will remain closed throughout the lockdown periods.
Please see the map below or check the individual reserve page to see which facilities are open.
We strongly urge you to follow guidance from the relevant country administration on non-essential travel and encourage visitors to stay local.
In Northern Ireland, the indoor spaces across our nature reserves will be closed from 26 December in line with the new Covid-19 restrictions announced by the NI Executive. Our outdoor spaces will remain open for you to enjoy. For full facilities information please check the map below or individual reserve webpages.
In Wales, visitor facilities are closed, in line with the new national lockdown measures announced by the Welsh Government.
In England, our visitor centres, shops, cafes and hides are currently closed in line with new national lockdown measures. Depending on the layout of facilities at each site, the majority of our trails, car parks and toilets are open for local, essential daily exercise only.
In Scotland, due to the latest Covid restrictions many of our facilities are now closed. Reserve trails remain accessible in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and the majority of our car parks are open for local use. For full information on facilities please check the map below or individual webpages. Please follow the latest Scottish Government restrictions on travel and advice on physical distancing and hygiene
Access to island reserves may be restricted in line with ferry capacities, ScotGov advice and local restrictions. Please check with the relevant ferry company before you travel.
Covid-19 guidance is regularly changing and can differ between UK countries and between areas within the same country. Please check for country-wide and local restrictions or closures using the link below.
The map below shows which RSPB reserves and facilities are closed at the moment.
We strongly urge you to visit your most local nature reserves and green spaces only. You don’t currently need to pre-book your visit, but please be aware that some of our sites have limited car parking, so can quickly become full. Be mindful of this before you set off and do consider visiting at a less busy time or having an alternative destination if needed when you get there.
We want to let you know how we are responding to the changing Covid-19 situation. Our priority is to keep you and our teams safe. If you visit, you’ll notice we’ve made some changes.
When it comes to which facilities are open on reserves, each site has been considered on an individual basis. We have looked at what it is possible to keep open across the UK, within country-specific Government guidance, the layout of facilities, and the staffing we have available to manage the site safely.
We also take precautions to protect our special wildlife.
Hand sanitiser is available on some reserves, but we advise you to bring your own too.
We ask that all visitors, except those who are exempt from doing so, please wear a face-covering while in RSPB toilets.
Thank you for your co-operation to help keep everyone safe.
In line with Government regulations, our teams will be wearing face coverings indoors too.
Please be aware that Government guidance on face coverings may be different in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Please adhere to country guidance on group sizing and social distancing, both indoors and outdoors, on our reserves.
On several sites, we have introduced one-way systems or created more passing places along our trails where necessary to allow for social/physical distancing.
Please follow the signage in place. Be aware the guidance on distancing may be different in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Currently, whilst our indoor facilities are closed, test and trace will not be necessary.
For further government information, see England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.
Toilets are open on some reserves and we have implemented enhanced cleaning regimes in line with Government guidance. Where it isn’t possible to have our toilets open, this may be due to country-specific or local restrictions, the layout of our facilities, or the staffing we have available to manage them safely. Please see the map below for facilities available at individual reserves.
In line with UK government guidelines, our hides are currently closed and will remain so over the lockdown periods. See the map below for facilities available at individual reserves.
In line with UK government guidelines, our cafes are currently closed and will remain so over the lockdown periods.
Please see the map below for facilities available at individual reserves.
Some reserves are operating reduced opening times or days to normal, in order to maintain safe numbers or due to reduced staffing at the moment.
Please see the map below for the opening times of individual reserves or visit the individual reserve website.
We strongly encourage visitors to stay within their local area and visit your most local nature reserves and green spaces only.
Under country or local restrictions, group sizes, social/physical distancing and other requirements may differ from site to site, even within the same country. Please check individual site information for additional restrictions that apply before planning a visit.
Nature reserve and all facilities closed to visitors.
Public Footpath open as normal for local, essential exercise only.
All indoor and outdoor facilities at Belfast’s Window on Wildlife are currently closed in line with the government Covid-19 guidance.
Belfasts Window on WildlifeNature reserve and all facilities temporarily closed to visitors.
Much of the reserve can only be viewed from the hides, which have to be closed under lockdown restrictions.
See reserve website for full details.
Reserve: open daily, dawn-dusk.
Visitor centre: closed.
Toilets: open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm and at weekends when we have available volunteer support.
Shop: closed
Other facilities: please check site-owner Severn Trent Water's website for opening times of other facilities at Carsington Water.
Nature reserve, car park and toilets open.
This reserve doesn't yet have a website, but see the Coombes Valley website for Consall Woods team contact details if needed.
Nature reserve and all facilities closed to visitors.
Footpaths at other nearby RSPB Dearne Valley reserves and adjacent Trans Pennine Trail open as normal for local, essential exercise only.
Car park and trails: open daily, 9am-4pm.
Toilets: open daily, 9am-3.30pm
Visitor centre, shop, refreshments and hides: closed.
Car park, trails and toilets: open daily, 10am-4pm.
Visitor centre, shop, refreshments and hides: closed.
Car park and trails: open daily, 6am-6pm.
Visitor Centre, shop, refreshments and hides: closed.
Nature reserve open.
Main car park: belongs to our neighbours and is currently closed. Festive opening times may vary.
Nearby parking laybys are available.
Only open seasonally:
Closed: 2 November - 31 March
Open: daily, 1 April - 1 November, 10.30am - 4pm
Some trails and car park open. Visitor Centre, toilets and Lookout Tower are closed.
ForsinardReserve and car park: open daily, at all times.
Visitor centre, hides, toilets and refreshments: closed.
Reserve trails: open daily, at all times.
Car park and toilets: 5am - 6:30pm
Hides, welcome building, refreshments and picnic area closed.
Reserve open.
Car park is only open seasonally at specific times, so is currently closed (full details on website).
Trails and car park open. All hides and information room are currently closed.
Insh MarshesNature reserve trails and car park: open daily, dawn-dusk.
Toilets and staffed, outdoor welcome point: open daily, 9am-5pm weekdays and 9am-4pm weekends.
Visitor centre, hides and refreshments: closed
Following the recent storms, currently closed due to flooding.
Langford LowfieldsWe are temporarily closed to visitors during lockdown.
The public bridleway (Causeway) is open as normal for local, essential exercise only.
The track up to Forest Lodge remains closed as does the car park at this location. At Loch Garten, trails and car parks are open. Any other facilities closed.
Loch GartenCar park, trails and toilets are open. Visitor Centre, shop, cafe and hides currently closed.
Loch LevenThe trails, car park and toilets are open. Hides and visitor centre is currently closed.
Loch of StrathbegThe visitor centre, shop, hides, play area and toilets are closed. The car park and trails are open.
LochwinnochReserve: open.
Toilet: closed.
Hides: closed.
Festive opening times differ - see website.
Reserve and all facilities closed
Mawddach Valley - Coed Garth GellVisitor centre, toilets, hides and play area are closed. The car park is open and trails accessible in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
MerseheadCar park: open, 8.30am-4pm.
Nature reserve: open, dawn-dusk.
Hide: closed.
Car park and trails: open daily, dawn to dusk.
Toilets: open daily, 10am-4pm.
Visitor centre, shop, café, refreshments and hides: closed.
Trails are open. Access to this reserve is reliant on ferry services from mainland Orkney.
Mill DamTrails open. Only accessible via local boat operators, currently boat trips are not running.
MousaAll trails and car parks (where applicable) open. Any other facilities, including hides, closed.
NagsheadTrails are open. Please note access to this reserve relies on ferry or air travel from mainland Orkney.
North HillReserve open. Car park open daily, 10am-4pm.
Toilets, hide and Cherry Orchard are closed.
All trails and car parks (where applicable) open. Any other facilities closed.
North Warren and Aldringham WalksTrails open. Access to this reserve relies on ferry travel from mainland Orkney.
Noup CliffsCar park: open, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Closed outside of these hours.
Nature reserve trails: open, daily.
All trails open. Please note that access to this reserve relies on ferry travel from mainland Orkney. Local restrictions may apply.
OnziebustAlthough trails open for essential, daily exercise only, they are incredibly muddy and virtually impassable in places, following recent wet weather. Alternative destination for outdoor exercise recommended at the moment.
Ouse FenNature reserve and all facilities temporarily closed to visitors.
Much of the reserve can only be viewed from the hides, which have to be closed under lockdown restrictions.
Car parks, trails and toilets: open.
Visitor centre, refreshments and hides: closed.
The indoor spaces at Portmore Lough are currently closed, including the bird hide and toilet facilities. The outdoor spaces, including the boardwalk and wildlife garden remain open for you to enjoy.
Portmore LoughCar park and trails: open daily, dawn-dusk.
Visitor centre, toilets, shop, café/refreshments, playground and hides: closed.
Open Thursday-Sunday only at the following times:
Car park, trails, toilets: 9.30am-4.30pm.
Cafe: closed.
Shop and hides: closed.
Closed for refurbishment until end of April 2021. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we’re delighted that the Ribble Discovery Centre is having a complete makeover. See website for details.
Ribble Discovery CentreCar park and trails: open daily, 9am-4pm
Toilets: open daily 10am-4pm
Visitor centre, shop, café/refreshments and hides: closed.
Closed Saturdays.
Trails and car park: open daily, 9.30am-4pm (5pm 1 April-31 October)
Visitor centre: closed.
Shop: closed.
Café: closed.
Hides: closed.
Car park: Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Reserve: Open daily.
Visitor Centre: Closed
Toilets: Closed.
Hide: Closed.
Refreshments: Closed
Car parks: Open 10am – 4pm (limited capacity)
Visitor Centre: CLOSED.
All trails and car parks (where applicable) open. Any other facilities closed.
Snape WarrenCar park and trails: Open daily, 6am-6pm
Toilets: Closed
Visitor centre, shop, café/refreshments and hides: Closed
Reserve trails: Woodland Trail open, accessed via the main entrance. Fen Trail closed (inc Tinker's Lane entrance).
Car park: open daily, dawn-dusk.
Toilets: open daily, 10am-4pm
Visitor Centre, hides and takeaway refreshments closed.
Nature reserve, car park, Gatehouse toilets and gardens: open.
Shop, Gardens toilets and hide: closed.
Trails and car park open. The hide is currently closed.
The Loons and Loch of BanksCar park and trails: open daily, at all times.
Welcome point, hides, toilets, café, shop: closed.
The visitor centre and toilets are currently closed and supplementary feeding sessions are not being held. Feeding sessions are primarily for viewing purposes, the kites do not rely on the food we give them. Car park open.
Tollie Red KitesTrails are open. Access to the reserve relies on ferry travel from mainland Orkney. Local restrictions may apply.
TrumlandAccess to this reserve is by pre-booked guided walks only. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept bookings due to Covid-19 measures.
West SedgemoorWe are incredibly grateful for your continued support and patience at this challenging time. It really means a great deal to us. Our work on reserves and across the RSPB is only possible thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters like you.
Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you soon.