
A key aim of the project is an increasing involvement and understanding by people, both locals and visitors. Priorities are to increase the number of farmers joining the scheme, and people from the local community through volunteering, attending events and enjoying the area.
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Long Preston Floodplain Project Trail
Download our map which shows two walks in the area and the locations of the 6 Long Preston interpretations boards.
Events & Dates
Events & Dates to follow...
What You Can Do
- Enquire about your farm
Your farm may be eligible to join an Agri-Environment scheme as part of the project, contact Natural England for information. - Attend an event or activity – See Events and dates.
The aim is to make low key and appropriate use of the distinctive features of the landscape. Either walk yourself on the Ribble Way, one of the circular routes or attend a guided walk in the Events Programme.
- Arrange a school visit
The area provides an excellent educational resource for schools and lifelong learning providing a good example of how farming, wildlife and water management can be successfully integrated. Contact the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust fro more information www.ydmt.org
- Wildlife monitoring
Ongoing monitoring of birds, plants and habitat quality is vital to ensure the management is working. The local branch of the RSPB are involved in surveying the birdlife.
- Use a local business
The project is keen to support the use of local businesses in the area of Long Preston, Rathmell, Wigglesworth, Giggleswick and Settle. Please see the local area page.
Getting Involved:
If you are interested in the project and would like more information or to get involved please contact:
Gavin Thomas - Conservation Officer
Email: gavin.thomas@rspb.org.uk
Adrian Shepherd - Long Preston Floodplain Project Contract
Tel: 01729 840620 - Email: adrian.shepherd@rspb.org.uk
Dave Tayler
Tel: 015242 51002 - Email: david.tayler@ydmt.org
For Environmental Stewardship enquiries:
Graham Walsh
Tel: 0300 060 4188 -
Mobile: 07795 127554
Email: graham.walsh@naturalengland.co.uk
Jack Spees - Ribble River Trust
Tel: 01200 444452 -
Mobile: 07739 477174
Email: jack@ribbletrust.com

More Information

Useful Links
Record your bird sightings in
our area
www.eastlancsornithologists.org.uk
For information about the Long Preston area and community
RSPB Bird ID
Bird Identifier
Settle Community Website
Rathmell Community Website
Settle Tourist Information Centre
Natural England
Ribble River Trust
North Craven Historical
Research Group
North Craven Historical Website
Long Preston Gallery
Click here to view the gallery of the Long Preston Area.
Please click here to send us your photos of the Long Preston Area.
RSPB & BTO Bird Track
Help us to help the birds in our area, please visit Bird Track survey and get Long Preston on the birding map.
Project Audio
Full of lots of information to make your visit to Long Preston Floodplain Project fun and informative.
