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Is there toilets at Fairburn Ings?
Open daily in line with our visitor centre opening hours. They are located in a separate toilet block just next to our visitor centre entrance. You are welcome to bring a picnic with you to enjoy on your visit.
Can you cycle around Fairburn Ings?
Cycling may not be permitted at this location. You will have to dismount and push your bike.
Can dogs visit RSPB?
Dogs on leads are welcome on the heathland trail, and on public footpaths and bridleways. Water for dogs is available at the Visitor Centre and they are welcome on the tea terrace (on leads).
Why is ham wall called ham wall?
“Ham” is an old term for pasture or meadow, and the Ham Wall may have been a bank to hold water on the flooded fields.
Can dogs go to Ham wall?
Assistance dogs welcome on all parts of the reserve. Other dogs, on short leads, welcome on the main reserve path and the public footpath (Ham Wall loop) only.
Are dogs allowed at Fairburn Ings?
Dogs are allowed on all footpaths. Dogs are welcome at Fairburn Ings and we have facilities such as a dog parking area and a dog bowl. Please follow the Countryside Code and keep your dog on a lead or under close control while on the trails. Please keep dogs on a lead in the play area.
Are the starlings still at Ham Wall?
Over the last few years the starlings have mainly roosted on Natural England’s Shapwick Heath reserve or RSPB’s Ham Wall reserve. The way to find out where they roosted the night before is by calling the Starling Hotline on 07866 554142.
Can you take dogs to RSPB reserves?
Only assistance dogs can be brought into the visitor centre but all dogs are welcome on the balcony.
Can you swim at Hardcastle Crags?
Swim: Easy, but some scrambling is required to get to the falls. A good pool for jumping. Details: You will need an ordnance survey map to locate this pool (SD993341) on a footpath between Shackleton Moor and Hardcastle Crags.
Where is the RSPB Fairburn Ings?
RSPB Fairburn Ings, RSPB Fairburn Ings Visitor Centre, Newton Ln, Castleford WF10 2BH SE451277 Nestled between Leeds, York and Wakefield, Fairburn Ings is an exciting site for family activities and serious wildlife watching.
Where is Fairburn Ings?
SE451277 Nestled between Leeds, York and Wakefield, Fairburn Ings is an exciting site for family activities and serious wildlife watching. Over the last 60 years it has transitioned from coal face to wild place; an ex-industrial site rich in heritage and an important site for breeding and wintering wildfowl.
How do I get to the Fairburn visitor centre?
From the A1 (M) leave at J42, take the A63 towards Leeds, follow signs for Fairburn on the A1246. From the M1 come off at J47. Take the A656 south towards Castleford, after 4 miles turn left onto Newton Lane, the visitor centre is 2 miles along the road on the right.
How much does it cost to go to Fairburn Ings?
Joint entry for both Fairburn Ings and St Aidan’s is £5 per car for non-members. The closest train station is Castleford, 3 miles away. Buses run – infrequently – to Fairburn and Ledston villages.