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Rainton FarmMore about the farmArrange a visit
Farm shop
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Ice cream shop & café

   Ayrshire cows
2

Ayrshire cows

  Sheep
3

Sheep

   Dry stone walls
4

Dry stone walls

   Ponds
5

Ponds

   Organic pastures
6

Organic pastures

  Woodland
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Woodland

  
Rainton Farm map Woodland Organic pastures Ponds Dry stone walls Sheep Ayrshire cows Ice cream shop & cafe Ponds

Ponds

The farm has some beautiful ponds where you can see mallard ducks and herons. Ponds are one of the easiest habitats to observe and understand.

Ponds are crammed with plants and animals, from masses of microscopic algae to roaming carnivorous fish. By avoiding artificial fertilisers and pesticides, organic farms help prevent pollution of these valuable habitats.

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» WATER FEATURES

Many farms will have water features, from rivers and ponds to saltmarsh and coastline.

We all depend on water and care must be taken to avoid polluting this valuable resource.
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