Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 2.1 or 3.4m

Enjoy spectacular coastal views and saltmarsh lagoons with many, many water birds to be seen. Plus a fabulous new Discovery Centre.

Accessibility: Main path from car park and turning west is smooth surfaced and suitable for all users. Possible to borrow mobility scooter from Discovery Centre, booking required.

Parking: large free car park. Public transport: bus stop nearby on Harbour Road.

Walked, checked, measured and photographed: October 2020; additional photography Aug 2025.
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To follow an interactive map on your phone, install the free Map my Walk app and see our “How to” page. If you are following on your phone, remember that signal can be patchy in rural areas or dense woodland, we strongly recommend a printed map or screenshot backup.