Descrição
Rainham Marshes protects 411 hectares of ancient, low-lying grazing marsh in the Thames Estuary. Its complex of wet grassland and ditches, together with grassland and scrub, supports many breeding and wintering birds. The reserve is easily reached due to excellent road and rail transport. Although most of the reserve is open water or wet grazing, there are also small areas of woodland. It attracts a wide range of water fowl and some passerines. Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis are usually present.
Detalhes
Acesso
Rainham Marshes nature reserve is located in Purfleet, adjacent to the Thames Estuary. Several trunk roads pass nearby and there is adequate parking at busy times. Press P on the map for directions to the car park. A long-distance footpath is adjacent to the reserve and nearby Purfleet station has a frequent rail service. Access within the reserve is on a level footpath and boardwalk that provides a circular route.
Terreno e Habitat
Floresta , Terras húmidas , Lago , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Campina , Camas de juncoCondições
Plano , Pantanoso , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
PrimaveraRota
Caminho largoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Cadeira de rodasAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
There are fixed opening and closing times: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm.
There are elevated views across some of the reserve. It's worth venturing onto the river wall and viewing the riverside - there's a one-way gate.
At present (October 2022), repairs are in progress to the boardwalk and it's not possible to complete a circuit of the reserve.