What a lovely quiet place to go for a wander and see plenty of wildlife. Paid £3 each (a contactless donation in the car park) And then off we went 3 trails to choose from with differing distances, a little confusing at times but for the most part very easy, the day we went we didn't see a single other person during our 3 mile walk. Very relaxing plenty of wildlife, including rabbits, peregrines, plovers, oyster catchers and many more with some lovely bird hides to watch from

We visited on a beautiful blue sky, but cold, February Saturday. Snow on the distant hills and icy puddles to enjoy. It was so so peaceful. We enjoyed the 3 mile red walk. Unfortunately we didn't see any seals. A small visitor centre selling hot drinks etc and has toilets.

Paid £9 for 5 of us. By time we got to seal lookout couldn't see the seals. Not very well signposted and seal lookout quite rundown and not easily accessible. Staff were helpful and knowledgeable. Could be summer time much more animals to see as couldn't see much of the birds. Maybe should be binocular hire at the visitor centre.

Another hidden gem! This nature reserve offers a gorgeous walk where you can spot seals, a variety of birds, and other wildlife. It’s peaceful and perfect for enjoying with family, friends, or even alone. The experience was very relaxing, sunshine made it even more enjoyable, though a windy day in April still added its own charm. Highly recommended for nature lovers! 🌊🦭🦆

The South Walney Nature Reserve is a hidden gem, tucked away at the end of a fairly long, narrow and winding road. It's a great place to go to watch wildlife - plenty of birds around, and of course the grey seal colony. You can't get close to the seals, but can view them from a hide if you have binoculars or a long lense on your camera. The walk to the hide was quite long (around 1.5 miles), and delightfully isolated - we only saw a couple of other people the whole time we were there. It was wonderful walking through the dunes with no traffic noise, no other people, just the sound of the birds and the wind (and the occasional lowing cow nearby). The staff were very friendly and pointed out the best routes to take to the hide. We had a lovely time exploring and just being in nature. Totally recommend this, wear good walking shoes for the dunes and trails, and give yourself plenty of time to explore.