Arnside & District Natural History Society: Trip to Martin Mere

About 1 hour 15 minutes drive – see below for details of WhatsApp for car sharing.

Meet at Martin Mere car park at 11 am (SD42759 14481; What3words: ///workroom.clerics.brimmed).

Entry free for members of WWT – we’re hoping to negotiate a reduced entry rate for non-members.

We should see a range of waders, geese and Whooper Swans.

There is a café.

Leader: Paul Trowell 01539564090, Society Contact Mike Warren 07777668769

Winter field trips 2025–2026

In the event of adverse weather conditions, please refer to the website on the evening before the trip to see if it has been cancelled.

In the interests of reducing our carbon footprint, the protection of habitats and landscape and limited parking we encourage members to car-share.

If you require a lift or are prepared to car-share, please contact Clare Shaw 07827 867188 who will add you to the Society’s WhatsApp group. Guidelines are on the contact page.

Please bring a packed lunch for all the field trips and wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Due to the sensitive nature of the sites no dogs are allowed on any of these walks.

Members and friends attend the field trips at their own risk and the Society cannot be held responsible for any accidents or incidents.