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South Walney Nature Reserve

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Cumbria, England · Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3YQ

South Walney Nature Reserve is a garden, park & outdoor in Cumbria, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceFree entry
Free entry; special exhibitions, parking and extras may be charged.
Best time to goCalm days; seals best at high tide.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsWild beaches at the southern tip of Walney Island with a grey seal colony and bird hides (Cumbria Wildlife Trust). Small parking charge.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

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