Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve
Farlington, Portsmouth
Photo: Hugh Venables, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Hugh Venables, CC BY-SA 2.0
A 123 hectare coastal nature reserve on Portsmouth Harbour, known for wading birds and wildfowl. A rough path runs about 2.5 miles around the outer sea wall.
Highlights
- Brent geese, wigeon and waders in winter
- Short-eared owls hunting over the reserve in winter
- About 2.5 miles of sea wall path
Good to know
- Dogs must be on a lead
- No cycling is allowed on the site or the sea wall
- The reserve is grazed by livestock, so follow the signs
Getting there
Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve, Solent Way, Portsmouth, PO6 1UNParking: Three car parks, with height barriers at 6 feet 3 inches.
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