Sportworks Transport Series Hitch Rack

Sportworks Transport Series Hitch Rack

Sportworks Transport Series Hitch Rack

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) was founded in 1946 by Sir Peter Scott. Originally named the Severn Wildfowl Trust, and confined to Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, it has since expanded to a membership of 200 thousand and into nine centres throughout the UK, with one in each of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the rest in England.

The total area of WWT wetlands comprises twenty square kilometres and includes Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Special Areas for Conservation and five sites of international importance under the Ramsar treaty. The main aim of the Trust is to save wetlands, which contain 40% of the world’s species yet are among the most threatened on the planet. To this end, it carries out breeding programs for rare birds, engages in projects in many countries and publishes the results of scientific research.

Washington Wetland Centre

Situated just south of the A1231 road, which links the A1 with the A19, Washington Wetland Centre opened in 1975. The Coast-to-coast cycle route passes the centre, so cycle racks are provided in the car park for cyclists who wish to break their journey here. There is access for disabled people and free wheelchair hire.