National Nature Reserves (NNRs)

Four coastal and one woodland NNR can be found in Lincolnshire.  These are:

GibraltarPoint NNR near Skegness
Consists of intertidal flats and salt marsh with areas of freshwater marsh and brackish water meres.  Large numbers of migrant and over wintering birds visit the site. 

There is a visitor centre, toilets, car parks, bird hides and a programme of events.  Part of the site is owned by the County Council and is managed in partnership with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

For further information follow the link to the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website which can be found under the websites tab above.

Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes NNR (north of Mablethorpe)
Consists of 8km (5 miles) of dunes and foreshore.  The dunes support a variety of flowers, grasses and butterflies.  The freshwater marsh area supports many insects, plants and is home to the rare natterjack toad.

There are a number of car parks and trails around the site.  The NNR is managed by Natural England in partnership with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and the Ministry of Defence. 

For further information follow the link to the Natural England website which can be found under the websites tab above.

The Wash NNR
Situated near Sutton Bridge and Kings Lynn it is one of the most outstanding coastal wetlands in Europe.  It consists of open water, permanent shallow water, mudflat and salt marsh.  The latter being one of Britain’s most important winter feeding areas for wildfowl and waders.  The site is managed by Natural England.

For further information follow the link to the Natural England website which can be found under the websites tab above.

Donna Nook NNR
The NNR is made up of dunes, slacks, saltmarsh and inter-tidal areas and is rich in bird life.  The site is owned by the Ministry of Defence and managed by the Wildlife Trust.

For further information visit the Natural England website via the websites tab above.

Bardney Limewoods NNR
The NNR consists of a group of woods between Wragby and Bardney.  They form the most important example of small leaved lime woodland in Britain.  Many of the woods are owned and managed by the Forestry Commission. 

There is a Visitor Centre and woodland trails at Chambers Farm Wood.

For further information follow the link to the Natural England or Lincolnshire Limewoods websites under the websites tab above.