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Leighton Moss
Silverdale, North West England
An RSPB reef-bed reserve for bitterns, marsh harriers and red deer.
- Price
- Entry charge (free for RSPB members)
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
Leighton Moss is the largest reedbed in north-west England, with hides, trails and a cafe. Bitterns, marsh harriers, bearded tits and otters can all be seen. Red deer rutting in autumn is a highlight.
Good to know
- Visit in October for the red deer rut
- Bring binoculars
- Getting there
- Signed from Silverdale, car park on site
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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