Rye harbour nature reserve
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

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A shingle and wetland reserve at the mouth of the river, with bird hides and long walking paths.

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NatureTime here: 2–4 h

On the map

Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, Rye Harbour, TN31 7FW

Quick facts

The reserve has many miles of path and five bird hides, and most of its land is shingle and mud.

Birds to look for include bittern, bearded tit, lapwing, curlew, redshank, ringed plover and little tern.

The Discovery Centre has a café and a shop, and the reserve itself is open all day, every day.

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