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watching fallow deer emerge from the the from emerge deer fallow watching
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trusts, businesses and individuals that continue to give us their their us give to continue that individuals and businesses trusts,
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The RSPB is the country’s largest nature conservation charity, charity, conservation nature largest country’s the is RSPB The
during the chillier months. chillier the during rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks
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children. Access to the visitor centre is free to all. to free is centre visitor the to Access children.
and look for their fluffy chicks. fluffy their for look and
For non-members, it costs £6 for adults and £3 for for £3 and adults for £6 costs it non-members, For
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lapwings of displays acrobatic the at Marvel Entry to the nature trail is free for RSPB members. members. RSPB for free is trail nature the to Entry
Admission charges Admission
beautiful butterflies in our wildflower meadow. wildflower our in butterflies beautiful
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over Christmas and New Year. Year. New and Christmas over
and fierce dashing dragonflies. dashing fierce and Day. Please check our website for full opening hours hours opening full for website our check Please Day.
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beetles whirligig spot to ponds the by Stop The centre and trails are both closed on Christmas Christmas on closed both are trails and centre The
4.30pm) and the nature trails are open all year round. round. year all open are trails nature the and 4.30pm)
nature reserve nature
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The visitor centre is open 9.30am–5pm daily (café until until (café daily 9.30am–5pm open is centre visitor The
mysterious nightjars, flitting bats and twinkling twinkling and bats flitting nightjars, mysterious Opening times Opening
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Pulborough and Storrington. and Pulborough
of nightingales. of
By car: By the reserve is off the A283 halfway between between halfway A283 the off is reserve the
starring mellow blackbirds and the unique song song unique the and blackbirds mellow starring Pulborough Pulborough
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chorus dawn a of magic the Experience
for the request stop at the reserve entrance. entrance. reserve the at stop request the for
By bus: bus: By catch the Compass bus 100. Ask the driver driver the Ask 100. bus Compass the catch great time for you to explore. to you for time great
on the Arun Valley line (2 miles). miles). (2 line Valley Arun the on a and nature for time busy A
By train: By Pulborough is station train nearest the
Spring/summer Nearest town: Pulborough town: Nearest
How to get here get to How do to things Top Girl byEleanorBentall(rspb-images.com) We really look forward to coming. The staff and volunteers are fantastic, Take part with us we always learn lots and Family activities Take the Wild Challenge and come along to one of just love being outside! our family activities throughout the year including The Saunders Family. pond dipping, bug hunting and den building. In the summer, you can even camp in our wildflower meadow during the Big Wild Sleepout! Welcome Events Whether you’re a keen bird-watcher, general In the beautiful Arun Valley, nestled outdoor enthusiast or creative type, we have an at the foot of the rolling South event to suit you. Join us on a night-time stroll, Downs, RSPB Pulborough Brooks take part in a photography workshop or improve your knowledge of birdsong. is home to all kinds of wildlife. A celebration of nature In spring you can meander along gentle trails Come along to our seasonal festivals as we listening to beautiful birdsong, and in autumn celebrate the best of the UK’s wildlife including watch hungry birds raiding the berry-laden nightingale, fungi and wintery water birds. hedgerows. Views on the reserve open out across the wetlands with looping lapwings and For dates, prices and full details about all fluttering skylarks overhead. It’s the perfect our events, ask a member of the reserve team home for the thousands of ducks who visit us or visit rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks in winter. In summer, discover the fascinating creatures In this area… living on our newly-restored wooded heath. Encounter speedy green tiger beetles, listen for Other local attractions: endangered nightjar on summer evenings and RSPB Pagham Harbour, Chichester, watch fierce but beautiful dragonflies patrol the West Sussex, PO20 7NE boggy pools. Tel: 01243 641508 (23 miles) rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour Be sure to explore the visitor centre and browse A coastal haven for wildlife and people, where our shop, or indulge in a homemade sweet treat hundreds of birds move in and out with the tides. in our café. You can also enjoy a picnic in the Wildlife Explorer meadow next to our adventure RSPB Adur Estuary, near Shoreham play area. by Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5DA Tel: 01273 775333 (15 miles) Beautiful surroundings, great facilities and an rspb.org.uk/adurestuary abundance of wildlife make RSPB Pulborough Look out over the saltmarsh and mudflats Brooks a wonderful day out. to see the water birds including redshank and oystercatcher. Pulborough Brooks Finding your way around
To discover what makes RSPB Pulborough Brooks such a special place for nature, start Wooded Heathland Wetland trail exploring today. This gentle 2-mile circular trail explores the trail heart of the reserve. Allow at least two hours The trails will take you through some of the most The 1½-mile outer loop leads you through to walk the loop. important habitats on the reserve, past hundreds woodland and heath. Allow about an hour of homes for wildlife. The Wooded Heathland and and a half. There are four hides and two viewpoints along the Wetland trails are both permissive paths, subject River Stortrail, overlooking grassland, ditches and pools. to occasional change or closure for management As you wander along the sandy tracks, look out for Head to Fattengates Courtyard for a breath-taking or operational purposes. green tiger beetles and basking lizards. Pause at springtime birdsong concert and in summer, Black Pond to spot patrolling dragonflies before wander down the Zig-zag path and admire the Wrap up warm to experience the winter wetlands or heading through flower-carpeted woodland to wildflowers and myriad of insects they attract. take a leisurely stroll to search for incredible insects Hail’s View. Watch for tiny goldcrests and tits Take a short stroll to West Mead hide in the winter through the summer. Be sure not to miss nature’s feeding acrobatically amongst the pines, then for close-up views of the beautifully camouflaged virtuoso springtime singer, Pulborough Brooks is one wander up towards the Bronze Age barrow at snipe and, for a longer walk, head down to of the best places in the country to hear and see The Clump to enjoy views across the valley Nettley’s hide where you may hear the ‘plop’ elusive nightingales. and the South Downs. of a water vole in the ditches.
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Thousands of ducks taking to the air might mean a speedy Key peregrine is about. Jupp’s view Little Hanger hide Nettley’s hide Water Hanger view Grassland Winpenny Woodland hide Scrub Compost toilet
Heathland Experience an array of butterflies along this track. Check the trees To Pulborough Arable farmland Keep an eye Redstart corner for the scarce brown out for basking hairstreak. Visitor centre, shop and café adders along the Adder Alley in Fattengates the spring. They Wildlife Explorer meadow Courtyard Wiggonholt play area may even dance! Church Zig-zag Viewing point path
Parking
Picnic area West Mead hide Hide Peer into the ponds Public footpath to see newts in Wildlife Explorer spring and summer. meadow Seasonal trail
Look for weird The Wetland trail is steep and and wonderful A283 bumpy in places, therefore not fungi tucked recommended for wheelchairs. Two up amongst the motorised buggies are available to autumn leaves use free of charge and it’s strongly on the Wooded advised to book these in advance. Heathland trail. The Wooded Heathland trail is Public bridleway The Clump unsuitable for wheelchairs. Hail’s view For more information about the accessibility of RSPB Pulborough To Storrington Brooks, please visit rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks Black Pond To avoid disturbing wildlife, no dogs except registered assistance dogs are allowed on the Wetland trail. Black Enjoy stunning views and listen for churring Well-behaved dogs, and their Wood nightjar from the owners, are welcome on the Wooded ancient round barrow. Heathland trail. Please keep dogs on leads to avoid disturbing wildlife and Rackham Street The Triangle grazing livestock. Some sections of the wooded heath may be closed during the breeding season. Greatham Lane Map © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. RSPB licence 100021787.