RSPB Leighton Moss - Carnforth

Irena P.

RSPB Leighton Moss is a well managed and accessible site, with a cafe, gift shop, toilets and plenty of volunteers ready to share knowledge of which birds are there.
Over the last few years I have seen several starlings murmurations, a wide variety of birds and an otter. In January '25 there were large numbers of swans, lapwings, snipes, three marsh harriers and huge murmuration just after sunset.
It is worth taking a 25 minute walk to the hides at RSPB Morecombe Bay, salt marshes. There is parking only accessible under a very low bridge, cars only.
RSPB membership is required to visit, or pay daily rate, well worth it.

Ian A.

Our first time to an RSPB reserve having joined up this year and were not disappointed. We visited on a weekday in August. Weather was glorious which obviously helped.

Beautiful area to walk around with several large hides. Paths are well kept and staff are absolutely lovely.

Plenty of wildlife on show... We saw herons, cormorants, moorhens and lots of ducks. Also loads of enormous dragonflies.

Cafe is not too bad and they have a nice shop also. Spent about 3 hours there and quite easy to get round all the hides in that time. We are not serious birdwatchers so I can imagine you can easily stay all day if you wish.

Dr B. W.

Sadly, they have stopped doing breakfasts at the cafe in favour of sandwiches and an expensive add-on selection.
Very impressed with the hides, huge and clean and one with padded seating too
We timed it very badly and only got to see a few common sightings over the 4 hides.
Not much husbandry getting done in places and lots of stuff obscured by 8' reeds and grasses. Tiring 5 hour round trip I won't be doing again in a hurry.

Richard B.

One of the best nature reserves in the country for facilities and wildlife. Stunning at any time of year. You can easily spend a couple of hours visiting the many hides.

Leigh B.

Great RSPB reserve with plenty of hides and different habitats. As always, the volunteers are helpful and friendly.

We’ve visited twice now. Once in autumn to see the starling murmurations and this week for a general bit of birding

The cafe is excellent if pricey and facilities including parking are good. Visitors on public transport, bikes and on foot get an incentive in the cafe - see photos. . It’s a just short walk from the Silverdale train station if you’re visiting by train.

Nice RSPB shop too.

JamesBSCGraduate2021

A unique way to advertise a volunteer job on the door of a toilet.

A lovely visit on a bright day 22 feb 2025.
Half term week.

Highly reccommended.

A member of the rspb since sep 2022.

Harshith P.

A great place to visit for all ages. Great birdlife and well maintained feeders with brilliant birdlife at feeders and beyond. Got to see a marsh harrier food pass and a brief view of bittern. Nice! From BTO Bird Camp 2024 England. Photos are collective and from all campers

Louise C.

Absolutley beautiful reserve with long walks in all directions available. I loved the watch tower where you can see out over the reserve and spot your favourite birds.
We'll maintained paths and boardwalks.
Dog access is restricted due to the nature of the place.
Beautiful garden area with ponds for a wander around.
Large car park with plenty of space just across the road.
Toilets available along with a donation box if visiting out of hours.
Really enjoyed visiting here and will definitely be back again. Absolutely beautiful place and we'll maintained.