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Low Barns Boardwalk
Unfortunately, the reedbed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve is closed and requires replacing. Plans for the work are underway.
Low Barns
One of the county's most important wildlife sites; with a visitor centre and a coffee shop
Boardwalk reopens at Low Barns
We are delighted to announce that the reedbed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve has now reopened.
250 years since the Wear changed course
November 17th marks the 250th anniversary of an event that shaped Low Barns Nature Reserve into how we know it today.
Winter wildlife at Low Barns
Low Barns nature reserve is just such a fantastic spot, whatever your cup of tea: be it a leg stretching walk, a laid-back stroll, a calming spell sitting in a hide with a flask and a camera or a…
A little bit wilder at Low Barns
December and January have been very busy and exciting months working with families, children and young people at Low Barns.
Wigeon
The wigeon is a colourful duck that can often be spotted wheeling round our winter skies in large flocks. A dabbling duck, it surface-feeds on plants and seeds in shallow waters.
Peace in our time trail at Low Barns
Schools get stuck in to River Wear litter survey
In the last few weeks local schools have been getting involved with our River Wear Plastics Project.
New base for Rangers and schools at Low Barns
In winter 2021, a new base for the Nature Rangers and Young Rangers was unveiled at Low Barns Nature Reserve.
Reed bed boardwalk reopens at Low Barns
Our reed bed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve was closed temporarily earlier this year for some much-needed repairs. We are delighted to have completed the work and reopened the boardwalk…