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Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
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Virtual Tours of Nature Reserves
Take virtual tours of our nature reserves.
Be part of our #WilderCumbria community – add your actions for nature to the map
Add your actions for nature to the #WilderCumbria map. Every action, no matter how small, can make a huge impact on wildlife.
Nature Reserves Student Placement 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for a student to join us on our 2025 Nature Reserves student placement programme.
The 10 month programme includes a monthly bursary and will enable the…
A ticket to ride on public transport to our nature reserves
One of our volunteers, Paul Whitaker, has picked out some of our reserves that are accessible by public transport and highlighted them in his blog below. So hop aboard and come visit to enjoy…
Successful seabird breeding season at South Walney and Foulney Island Nature Reserves
Number of chicks fledging is up at two coastal nature reserves near Barrow, despite ongoing disturbance issues
Smardale nature reserve directions
How to get to Smardale Nature Reserve - directions.
Nature tots at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve
Join us for our monthly pre school meet at Foulshaw Moss nature reserve.
Inspired by Eycott Hill Nature Reserve
A poem inspired by a visit to Eycott Hill Nature Reserve.
A summer at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve
Volunteer Jenny looks back at a summer at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve...
Vandalism at South Walney Nature Reserve
We're devasted that another act of vandalism has occurred on one of our nature reserves
Information for dog owners
The Trust allows dogs to be walked on most of our nature reserves. However, in order to protect ground nesting birds from disturbance, dogs are not permitted at South Walney Nature Reserve at any time.