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ANGLERS COUNTRY PARK,
West Yorkshire
Events are held at the Waterton Countryside Discovery Centre,
Haw Park Lane, Wintersett, 3 miles south east of Wakefield. Plenty
of facilities at the visitor centre which has wheelchair access
as well as free parking, café and toilets. Anglers CP is
a well known bird watching location with a mix of wetland and
open country habitats. Grid Ref: SE 375 153
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ARUNDEL
WWT, West Sussex
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Mill Road, Arundel. Signposted from
A27. Parking. Refreshments. Toilets. Suitable for disabled. Events
usually from Visitors Centre. Free access to in focus Visitors (ask
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CAERLAVEROCK WWT,
Dumfries and Galloway
The reserve lies 9 miles south east of Dumfries. Follow the tourist
signs from the A75 west of Annan or from St Michael’s Church
in Dumfries. The visitor centre has a shop and café and
they’re also toilet facilities. There is wheelchair access
to the centre and the main hides. Entrance to WWT members is free
although there is a charge for non members.
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CATCOTT
LOWS, Somerset
Somerset Wildlife trust. From jnct 23 of the M5 take the A39 towards
Glastonbury. 4 miles on the left turn for Catcott. Over junction,
left at next, first right at memorial & follow lane. Past The
Crown Inn and one mile on look for In Focus sign. Hide, suitable
for wheelchairs, no facilities.
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CHESIL
BEACH CENTRE, Portland, Dorset
Ilchester Estates. On A354 between Weymouth and Portland. Pay-and-Display
car park. Refreshments. Toilets. Suitable for disabled. Visitors
Centre with viewing over the Fleet.
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DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK, Dorset
Durlston country park is situated on the cliff top at the southern
end of Swanage which in turn is reached by the A351 from Wareham.
Turn right at the sea front in Swanage and follow one way system
to the town pier, from here clear directions are supplied via
council signs.
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EXMOUTH NATURE RESERVE, Exe Estuary, South Devon
A376 Exeter to Exmouth road. Over first roundabout (seafront).
At second roundabout turn right into The Royal Avenue (stations,
etc.). Left turn to Pay-and-Display parking. Event from Waterfront
Sports lockup garage, with excellent views over River Exe. Toilets
next door. Suitable for disabled.
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FARMOOR RESERVOIR, Oxfordshire
Oxford Ornithological Society/Thames Water. fom A34 Oxford
ring road take A420 Swindon. Leave by first exit to Farmoor. Reservoir
signposted from village. Entrance Gate 3. Car parking with small
charge. Toilets. Suitable for disabled. View over reservoir.
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FILEY
DAMS, YWT, North Yorkshire
Access to the reserve is from the southern approach into Filey
town. Follow the A1039 from the junction with the A165 and take
the first left after the school onto Wharfedale. Follow this road
around to the left and continue straight on to the reserve car park.
There is free parking here and wheelchair access to the main hide.
Other facilities can be found in Filey and at the Country Park.
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FISHERS
GREEN, LEE VALLEY COUNTRY PARK Essex/Herts border
Lee Valley Park Authority. Leave M25 at J26. Follow signs to
Waltham Abbey. At roundabout take Nazeing/Harlow Road. After about
2 miles turn into Stubbins Hall Lane. Free car park. Toilets. Suitable
for disabled. Excellent viewing from Bittern watchpoint hide.
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GIBRALTAR POINT NNR, Skegness, Lincolnshire
Events are held at the new visitor centre by the south car park,
there is a small car parking fee.
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GILLINGHAM,
RIVERSIDE COUNTRY PARK, Kent
Riverside Country Park, Medway District Council, Lower Rainham Road,
Gillingham. On B2004. Exit M2 at J4. Park is well signposted. Parking.
Toilets. Refreshments. Suitable for disabled.
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GROVE
FERRY, Stodmarsh, Kent
English Nature. [replaces Stodmarsh but is part of same]. From the
A28 Canterbury to Margate road turn right at Westbere to Grove Ferry/Preston/Wickhambreaux.
Over train crossing and park in car park on the left. Toilets in
car park. Follow In Focus sign and walk to the Harrisons Drove hide,
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HAUXLEY NATURE RESERVE, Northumberland
Located on the coast just east of the A1068 one mile south of
Amble. Follow the road through High Hauxley, then turn off right
towards the Caravan Park. Fork right again to the reserve car
park, events are held in the visitor centre. Free parking, information,
toilets and wheelchair access. Part of a complex of wetland reserves
in Druridge Bay managed by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust (NU285023)
Tel No 01665 711578
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LACKFORD LAKES, Suffolk Wildlife
Trust.
Located on the A1101 Bury St Edmunds to Mildenhall road. Well
signed by brown information signs. Large visitors centre with
all facilities available. Easy access trails to hides.
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LLANELLI,
Carmarthenshire.
From J47 on the M4 take the A438, after 1¼ miles turn right
onto the A484. Follow the A484 for 4½ miles turn left and
follow the signs to the WWT reserve. Events are held at the WWT
Penclacwydd Main Building or in the Marsh Hide depending on the
weather!
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LOW
BARNS NATURE RESERVE, Co Durham
Lies by the river Wear 3 miles west of Bishop Auckland, just south
of the minor road which runs from the A68 at Witton le Wear and
the A689. Events are held at the Durham Wildlife Trust Centre viewing
tower. Free parking, information, refreshments, toilets and wheelchair
access. Tel 01388 488728
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PORTLAND BIRD OBSERVATORY, Dorset
Old Lower Light, Portland Bill Southern end of Portland Bill.
Parking. Toilets. Steps to viewing area. Viewing over shrubs,
fields and sea.
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POTTERIC
CARR NATURE RESERVE, South Yorkshire
This Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve lies on the southern outskirts
of Doncaster very close to junction 3 on the M18. From J3 turn right
at the first roundabout into the car park by the BTCV centre. Admission
is now via the new reception centre in the building and day permits
cost £2.50. Events are held at the new Field Centre a short
walk from the reserve entrance. There is wheelchair access to the
centre which also holds a café, shop and toilets. Tel 01302
570077
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RYE HARBOUR N R East Sussex
Local Management Committee. From A259 coast road, west of Rye
centre, Reserve is signposted. Car park. Toilets. Weather/season
determines working location, but all suitable for disabled.
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SANDWICH BAY OBSERVATORY, Kent
From the town head towards Sandwich Bay and the golf courses.
When reaching the Toll gate either park outside of the gate and
walk 400 yards to the Observatory or pay the £3 toll fee
[refundable against purchases over £100].
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SEVEN
SISTERS COUNTRY PARK, Sussex
East Sussex County Council. On A259 at Exceat between Eastbourne
and Seaford. Car park (Pay-and-Display). Toilets. Refreshments.
Suitable for disabled.
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SLAPTON
LEY, Devon
Devon Birdwatching & Preservation Society. From A379 turn to
Slapton village. Park in layby at 150 metres left or right. Event
from Ringing Hut up steep uneven path. Unsuitable for disabled.
Views over reed beds and sea.
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STODMARSH
NATURE RESERVE
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THATCHAM NATURE DISCOVERY CENTRE,
Berkshire
Newbury District Council. From Newbury, A4, turn right at traffic
lights into Muddy Lane (after racecourse turn). Centre signposted.
Car park. Toilets. Refreshments. Viewing over lake. Suitable for
disabled.
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TOPHILL
LOW NATURE RESERVE , East Yorkshire
Tophill Low is situated on the west bank of the river Hull midway
between Beverley and Driffield. This Yorkshire Water owned site
is well signposted from the A164 at Watton. Events are held either
at the visitor centre or from one of the reserve hides. Facilities
include free parking, toilets and wheelchair access whilst day permits
are charged at £2.50 or £1.00 for concessions.
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UPTON WARREN, Worcestershire
Leave the M5 at J5 and turn right onto the A38. After crossing
the roundabout by the sailing club, carry on for ½ mile
then turn right following the ’in focus’ signs to the
car parking area. The hide is 150 yds. along the track opposite
the car park. Events are held in the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Hide overlooking the Moors Pool.
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WASHINGTON WWT, Co Durham
The reserve is located just south of the A1231 just east of Washington
in District 15. It is one mile from the A19 and 4 miles from the
A1 and is well signposted from the A195, A19, A182 and the A1231.
Buses run to Waterview Park, a 200m walk from the centre, from
Newcastle, South Shields, Durham, Sunderland and Washington. Free
parking, restaurant, toilets and full wheelchair access. Entrance
is free to WWT members though there is a charge for non-members.
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TYLER COUNTRY PARK, Essex
Pitsea Road, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, TQ737863. From A127 leave
for Basildon Town Centre and then follow Tourist Info Boards to
park. From A13 signposted from Pitsea roundabout. Large Country
Park incorporating tidal Thames creeks,meadows & woodland, Events
from hide with easy access, free parking...refreshments...toilets.
Suitable for disabled
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WELNEY
WWT, Norfolk
Signposted from A10 and A1101. Parking. Toilets. Refreshments. Suitable
for disabled. Viewing over fens and floodwater for wintering wildfowl
and Swans. (Grid reference 548946)
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WELSH
WILDLIFE CENTRE, Cilgarren, Cardigan
The Welsh Wildlife Centre is well signposted from Cardigan on the
A487. Take the A478 south for two miles turn left for Cilgarren,
and follow the signs to the Centre.
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WHISBY
NATURE PARK , Lincolnshire
From the A46 at North Hykeham, south west of Lincoln, follow the
brown signs to the Nature Park. Events are held at the Natural World
Centre where there is free entry and free parking at the main entrance.
The centre has a café, which is open daily, toilets and full
wheelchair access.
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WOLSELEY
CENTRE, Rugeley Staffs
The centre is the headquarters of the Staffs Wildlife Trust set
in 26 acres of grounds. Situated between Rugeley and Stafford access
is off the A51 near the junction with the A513. Follow signs to
the Wyevale garden centre off the A51 at Wolseley Bridge.
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YARNER WOOD, Bovey Tracey, Devon
Off B3344 west of Bovey Tracey. Car park. Heavily wooded
with rough tracks to viewing hide. Unsuitable for disabled.
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