Far Ings NNR
Far Ings NNR comprises a series of former clay pits that have been flooded to create reed beds. As well as reedbeds the reserve contains a mosaic of rough grassland and scrub, open water and wetland habitats.
County: Lincolnshire
Main habitats: Coastal
Area: 65.8 Ha
Site map: Nature on the Map.
Although most NNRs are managed by Natural England, 88 are wholly or partly managed by other bodies approved by Council, under Section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The majority of the Far Ings NNR is owned and managed by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.
The reserve is the most important site for breeding bitterns in the UK outside of the Norfolk Broads. Marsh harrier, bearded tit and grey partridge also breed at the site. Wetland birds seen here include redshank, ringed plover, shelduck and dunlin.
Location and access
The reserve is on the south bank of the River Humber, 2 km north west of Barton Upon Humber (on the southern side of the Humber Bridge) and 10 km south west of Kingston Upon Hull. By car, access is via minor roads from the A1077. There is a car park on the reserve.
The nearest train station is in Barton Upon Humber, served by Northern Rail. Bus services from Barton Upon Humber along the A1077 are provided by East Yorkshire Motor Services.
A major trail, the Viking Way passes by the reserve's northern boundary and Barton Upon Humber is on Route 1 of the Sustrans National Cycle Network.
Facilities
The reserve has a visitor centre offering toilets and refreshment facilities. The centre is open on bank holidays, the weekends in summer and Sundays in winter.
Leaflets and interpretation panels are available for visitor information.
