Gazen Salts Nature Reserve
Sandwich, East Kent
Photo: pam fray, CC BY-SA 2.0Gazen Salts is a peaceful community-run nature reserve on the edge of Sandwich, bordered on three sides by the River Stour. Around a mile and a half of footpaths wind past lakes, reed beds and a meadow, with roosting birds in winter. It suits a quiet hour's stroll for families and nature lovers.
Highlights
- Lakes, reed beds and meadow habitats
- Riverside setting on the Stour
- Winter bird roosts
- Short walk from Sandwich town centre
Good to know
- Dogs are not allowed on the reserve
- Run by volunteers, who post news and events on Facebook
Getting there
Gazen Salts Nature Reserve, Gazen Salts, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9HNParking: Pay and display car park beside the reserve, with disabled parking.
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