Oare Marshes Nature Reserve
Oare, North Kent
Image: Kent Wildlife TrustOare Marshes is a Kent Wildlife Trust reserve of grazing marsh, reedbed and saltmarsh on the Swale, internationally important for wading and wetland birds. Walk the circular footpaths and settle into the viewing hides to watch the birds come and go. It suits birdwatchers and walkers and takes an hour or more.
Highlights
- Internationally important site for migrating and wintering birds
- Bird hides along circular footpaths
- Grazing marsh, reedbed, open water scrapes and seawall
- Sussex cattle grazing all year round
Good to know
- Dogs must stay on a lead and on the public right of way
- Please do not cycle on the right of way
- Volunteer work parties on Mondays and Wednesdays can be noisy
Getting there
Oare Marshes Nature Reserve, Oare Marshes, near Faversham, Kent, ME13 0QDParking: Charged car park run by Kent Wildlife Trust; bicycle parking is available.
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