About Fell End Nature Reserve
Fell End Nature Reserve was established in 2016/17 and is owned by Pure The site covers 90 acres of woodlands, scrub and wet and dry meadows. The meadows are grazed by highland cattle seasonally. Visitors are welcome to use the hides and 1.5km of footpaths which meander the 30 acres of woodland, but are requested not to start off the footpaths. The 60 Acres of arable land are not for public use.
At Hide 1 or the Fell End caravan site reception, opposite the entrance you can pick up a map of the reserve and a special leaflet titled “the Quiet Reserve”, which has map and activities for children. Also a “Young Naturalist Challenge”, this fun activity is designed for families and encourages children to sharpen their observational and thinking skills. Gold badges can be claimed from Fell End caravan site reception when sufficient target species have been observed. Reserve managers Roger Boughton and Carol Bradshaw are often on the reserve and are keen to assist visitors.
If you visit you might see:
- Fallow dear
- Marsh Harrier
- Lapwing
- Shovler
- Moorhen
- Tufted duck
- Teal
- Primrose
- July highflier
- Lesser swallow
- Large yellow underwing
- Canary shouldered thorn
Planning A Visit
Location: Fell End Nature Reserve, Slackhead Road, Hale
Grid Ref: SD 493 734
Postcode: LA7 7BS
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Wheelchair accessibility: About 1.5km of level gravel pathways. Hides not easily accessible.
Terrain & Incline: Open areas with 3 hides for viewing ponds. Mostly level easy-access, gravel woodland paths, suitable for all ages and abilities. Please close the shutters in hides after use.
Usual Visit Length: 1 hour plus viewing time
Benches: 3 hides with seating a few other benches on the reserve.
Dogs: Dogs are not allowed in the nature reserve.
Bikes: No
Picnicking: Picnics are welcome, but no fires or barbeques please. Remember to take rubbish away with you.
Nearest Toilets: At Fell End Holiday Park - opposite nature reserve entrance
Nearest Cafe: At Fell End Holiday Park - opposite nature reserve entrance
Public Transport
Trains: Arnside Station 5.5km away
Buses: Nearest stop at Hale on 755 Bus Route Kendal - Heysham, with a 1.5km walk to the reserve on footpaths
Parking: There is plenty of parking at the nature reserve. Make sure you close the road gate to the car park when you enter and leave.
Before you visit
Make sure you’re familiar with the updated Countryside Code, so that you can stay safe and help us look after this beautiful landscape.
Who owns the reserve?
Fell End is owned by Pure Leisure.
Website: https://www.pure-leisure.co.uk/nature-reserve/
Working with the National Landscape Team
The Arnside & Silverdale Litter Pick volunteers are usually hosted by Pure Leisure when they do their litter pick in the area.