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Caerlaverock
- Visitor Guide |
| Address: | Caerlaverock
Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. |
| Postcode
| DG1 4RS |
| Telephone: | 01387
770200 |
| e-mail | info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk |
| Fax: | 01387
770539 |
| Essential kit: | Wellies
are essential if you're watching wading birds. Binoculars and scopes. Protective
camouflage clothing. Outdoor shoes. |
| Nature
watching: | Bird watching - many small and large
hides and lookout towers with bird books. Barnacle Geese events. Swan feeding
twice daily. Good views over Solway estuary from tower observatories.
The
Barnacle Geese start arriving at Caerlaverock in late September/October and by
December numbers are reaching their peak. Look for them on the surrounding films
during the daytime.
Badger watching - small cost. The Stars and
Stripes nights can be booked via the Wetland and Wildlife Trust - 01387 770200. |
| Access: | Most
areas suitable for visitors with disabilities - some muddy areas. Guide dogs welcome.
|
| Getting there: | Located
nine miles south east of Dumfries. Limited bus service from Dumfries to Caerlaverock.
|
| Opening times: | Open
daily 10am-5pm with some late openings for special wild events. Closed Christmas
Day. |
| Charges: | Adult
£4.40; Concession (Students, Senior Citizens) £3.60; Child £2.70.
Family Ticket £11.50. Children on school visits and kids under four are
free. |
| Facilities: | Small
cafe at Caerlaverock Wildfowl Centre. Shop. Events programme. |
