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View of a flowering meadow on the rolling Yorkshire Dales landscape, broken up with drystone walling on a blue sky sunny day.

Bellfields Pasture (c) John Potter

Family Guided Farm walk – Ground Nest Fest / Festival Bowland 2026

Location:
Lawkland Hall Farm, Lawkland, Austwick, Lancaster , LA2 8AT
Join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Forest of Bowland for a family-friendly farm walk to learn about some of the ground-nesting birds who call the farm home.

Event details

Meeting point

Lawkland Hall Farm, Lawkland, Austwick, Lancaster LA2 8AT

Date

Time
10:00am - 11:30am
A static map of Family Guided Farm walk – Ground Nest Fest / Festival Bowland 2026

About the event

Visit a working farm that is committed to protecting its ground nesting birds. Enjoy a short, guided walk to the bird hide and see if you can spot curlews, lapwings, and snipe that make the farm their home. Along the way, discover more about these special birds and join in with creative, family-friendly craft activities. 

The walk is fully accessible, including accessible parking and toilet facilities. 

Booking

Price

Free, booking is required to reserve your place

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only
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Mobility

Relatively flat ground, no stiles, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Any further access enquiries or support contact Tarja Wilson (Tarja.wilson@yorkshiredales.org.uk).

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Wheelchair access

Yes
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Hearing loop

No
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Parking information

There is free parking at the farm, with limited spaces directly outside the bird-hide.
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Facilities

Toilets
Accessible toilet