Fairburn Ings is a former coal mining site that is now a nature reserve of grassland, deciduous woodland, wetlands and lagoons.

Located between Leeds, Castleford and York, the area is managed by the RSPB.
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/fairburn-ings

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November 7, 2022

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Fairburn Ings nature reserve is managed by the RSPB. It used to be a coal mine but has been transformed over the last 60 years to a haven for wildlife. It's an important breeding and nesting site for water birds. The star species that you may see are Bittern, Willow Tit, Kingfisher, Tree Sparrow and Spoonbill.
The visitor centre has information, toilets and a cafe. It's open 10:00 - 17:00 in the summer and 10:00 - 16:00 in the winter.

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June 1, 2025

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Lovely walk birds nesting at moment toilets and cafe sturdy paths disability scooter welcome small cafe and wild water swimming

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1. Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve loop

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2. Ledsham St. Mary's Church – View of the Ings loop from Ledsham

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3. Ledsham St. Mary's Church – View of the Ings loop from Ledsham

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Location: Ledsham, Leeds, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Fairburn Ings RSPB Nature Reserve

1. Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve loop

2. Ledsham St. Mary's Church – View of the Ings loop from Ledsham

3. Ledsham St. Mary's Church – View of the Ings loop from Ledsham

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