Days out
Freiston Shore
Freiston ShoreClosed | Opens tomorrowSee 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
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.
At high tide, you'll see excellent views of large groups of waders like Oystercatchers and Redshank on the saltwater lagoons, 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 boxing Hares in March, and Ringed Plovers in summer.
At a glance
Parking is not free to non-members, however, it is included in the reserve fee. Open daily. 55 spaces. 4 Blue Badge space. 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.
Open daily, 6am-6pm. Unisex accessible toilet with non-slip flooring.
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.
Trails to both hides and the reservoir viewpoint have a firm surface. RADAR key required for kissing gates. There is a short gentle slope on the way to the Sunk hide and the reservoir screen. Steps and gentle slopes, grass paths and uneven ground on other paths.
There are two unisex toilets, open daily 6am – 6pm
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 most reserve trails, but are not permitted in the hides or on the paths to the Sunk or the reservoir viewpoint. Please keep your dog on a lead and under close, effective control at all times.
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