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Adur Estuary Nature Reserve

Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex
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At A Glance

This wild saltmarsh is just a few minutes walk from Shoreham-by-Sea. Make the short journey from the town centre and you'll discover a small reserve where saltmarsh meets mudflats, the perfect feeding and roosting site for waders and wildfowl. Access is restricted, but you can enjoy views from nearby footpaths

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    Suitable for

    Adults, Children & Dogs

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    Duration

    All day

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    Price from

    Free

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    Availability

    All year round

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1022603 Oystercatcher

Watch for Oystercatchers At any time of the year

Winter Plumaged Dunlin Feeding

Spot elusive Dunlins in the Spring-time

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Why this Destination is great for you.

  • Watch nesting wildlife from a local footpath 
  • Observe different species of birds which thrive in the mudflats and saltmarshes

Photos

1072636 Littleegret
Adur Estuary Autumn 2001 2731 009 Mudflat With Birdfootprints Across It
Adur Estuary Autumn Little Egret With Flatfish (1)
Adur Estuary Spring Adur Estuary
Adur Estuary Spring Breeding Plumaged Dunlin On Estuary
Adur Estuary Spring Ringed Plover Feeding
Adur Estuary Summer Adur Estuary At Sunset
Adur Estuary Summer Sandwich Tern Taking Off From Water
Winter Plumaged Dunlin Feeding

Facilities and additional information

  • Opening times: 

Nature reserve: open daily, at all times. Access is restricted, but you can enjoy views from nearby footpaths

  • Accessibility: Assistant dogs allowed, Nearest accessible toilets are in Shoreham-by-Sea
  • Equipment needed: Weather appropriate clothing
  • Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcome on the Footpath around the reserve
  • Parking : Free public car park at Adur District Council's recreational field north side of the A259, 10 m from site. Alternative 'pay-and-display' on the north side of Beach Road, Both car parks have height restriction barriers (6' 6'').

Location

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