Freshfield Dune Heath Invertebrate Recording Day

Freshfield Dune Heath is a mixture of woodland, scrub and acidic grassland woven through a lowland dune heath: 9% of the national total of this incredibly rare habitat. It is the single largest lowland heath site in North West England.

On-street parking available.

Please note there are no toilets on site but there are a couple of coffee shops near Freshfield Train Station (approx. 15 min walk away from the site entrance).

Nearest train station: Freshfield - 15 min walk to meeting spot

Nearest bus stop: On Massam Road - Services to/from Formby - 8 min walk to meeting spot

​Please be aware that whilst we welcome invertebrate recorders of all experience levels, our recording days are not taught or guided sessions. (Check out our webinars/workshops here).

Events will be subject to cancellation if there is severe weather forecast.

Booking essential: Further details regarding meeting place etc. will be circulated before the day.