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Glasson Dock

Lancashire  >  United Kingdom

Sweeping views over the Lune estuary. Many sea birds easily visible from footpath along it. Short walk uphill through town there's also a view over marshland.

Added* by Bev Bewley
Most recent update 13 február 2024
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Description

Easy to park near estuary. Refreshments and toilets available. Particularly suited for those who want to birdwatch but are not able to walk long distances though there are also lots of longer hikes available from here too. A visit combines well with a trip to the bird hide at Conder Pool in Thurnham, 5 minutes away (also described on Birdingplaces).

Details

Access

There's a public car park in the centre of Glasson Dock. Click on the P in the map for directions. Opposite the car park are toilets and you can walk down the path to the right of the toilets to reach the estuary viewpoint. Literally a couple of minutes from the car park. There are also buses (88,89) which run from Lancaster/Knott End which stop at Glasson Dock.

Terrain and Habitat

Mud flats , River , Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

There's a local smokehouse on dockside which produces its own kippers.

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