Is Fairburn Ings Open?

Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve is a protected area in West Yorkshire, England, noted for its avian biodiversity. The reserve has recorded around 280 bird species, remarkable for an inland site in the United Kingdom. This is explained by the site being on migration routes as well as the diversity of habitats.

Is Fairburn Ings open during lockdown?

Despite some very slight changes in lockdown restrictions in England, both Fairburn Ings and St Aidan's remain closed to the public for now.

Can you still walk around Fairburn Ings?

Fairburn Ings Walk

Habitats in the reserve include flood meadows, wet fenland, marsh and reed bed, woodland and scrub. To continue your walking you can pick up the Wakefield Canal in Castleford and enjoy a waterside walk along the towpath.