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Description
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes is a fabulous mosaic of wetland habitats, including grassland, tall-herb fen, veteran hedgerows and scrub. This wetland is important for declining plant species such as early marsh orchid, devil's-bit scabious and ragged robin.
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Access
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes is located on the northwest side of Norwich, along the River Wensum. There are two entrances to the reserve from Marriott's Way - look out for signs. The Mile Cross gate entrance (1) is close to Sloughbottom Park (what3words: will.rang.latter). The Marlpit gate entrance (2) is close to Hellesdon Road (what3words: frosted.atom.remedy)
There is no dedicated parking for the reserve. The nearest car parks are Sloughbottom Park car park (NR3 2ES), Hellesdon Road Riverside Walk car park (NR6 5EG), Hellesdon Mill car park (NR5 0DA). Press a P on the map for directions to a car park. There are cycle racks at the Mile Cross gate and Marlpit gate entrances.
There is an accessible path through the reserve connecting the east and west main entrances and connecting to Marriott's Way. Several mown paths provide additional walks – all mown paths connect to the accessible path.