RSPB Mersehead

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Mersehead was once a farm. Today it forms an important part of the Solway European marine site. Habitats on the reserve include intertidal mudflats, sand dunes, saltmarsh, grassland, woodland and arable farmland. Key wildlife includes wintering Svalbard barnacle geese and pintails, as well as harbour porpoises, otters and natterjack toads. The RSPB is managing the reserve in order to maintain and enhance its overall biodiversity, and to provide a working example of the benefits of RSPB management.

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wendywoo

Jun 2025

Friendly reserve

Lovely RSPB reserve. Helpful, friendly visitor centre. Mostly level with hard surfaces. Probably get muddy and softer in the winter. Good sized hide with views out across the fields.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by RSPB Mersehead

Disabled Access at RSPB Mersehead

Closer access to hides and Education Centre for Blue Badge holders Registered assistance dogs welcome. Two Tarmac Blue Badge spaces 20 m from Visitor Centre Drop-off for Blue Badge holders outside Sulwarth education centre. Visitor Centre on one level with viewing window, small shop and hot drinks available when manned Entrance step-free with slight threshold Floor level and step-free throughout Evenly lit Wetland Trail, 2 miles (3 km). Wide and hard surfaced. Hide access tracks narrower Two additional hides with step-free, ramped access on Wetland Trail

Accessible parking at RSPB Mersehead

Blue Badge parking bays 400 m from hides Two Tarmac Blue Badge spaces 20 m from Visitor Centre Drop-off for Blue Badge holders outside Sulwarth education centre.

Dedicated on site parking

Toilets features at RSPB Mersehead

Step free Enough room for a manual wheelchair

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.