RSPB Pagham Harbour Walking Trails
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RSPB The sheltered harbour at the heart of the reserve reserve the of heart the at harbour sheltered The attractions: local Other around the harbour’s edge. edge. harbour’s the around In this area… this In cultural heritage as you wander wander you as heritage cultural beautiful landscapes and a rich rich a and landscapes beautiful rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour You can enjoy a wealth of wildlife, wildlife, of wealth a enjoy can You of the reserve team or visit visit or team reserve the of great place to get away from it all. all. it from away get to place great about all our events, ask a member member a ask events, our all about Sussex coast, Pagham Harbour is a a is Harbour Pagham coast, Sussex For dates, prices and full details details full and prices dates, For undeveloped stretches on the the on stretches undeveloped One of the few remaining remaining few the of One more. out find to touch in get please – volunteers of team enthusiastic our joining by Harbour Pagham at home a nature give Help Welcome Get involved Get and crafts. and events, from pond dipping to nature-inspired arts arts nature-inspired to dipping pond from events, the year and take part in special “wild families” families” “wild special in part take and year the Follow seasonal trails, enjoy activities throughout throughout activities enjoy trails, seasonal Follow Family activities activities Family Gerry, Littlehampton Gerry, dream. dream. events. our of one fascinating history of Pagham Harbour by joining joining by Harbour Pagham of history fascinating it’s a wildlife enthusiast’s enthusiast’s wildlife a it’s Discover more about the incredible wildlife and and wildlife incredible the about more Discover Events with differing habitats habitats differing with Take part with us with part Take What a gem of a reserve... a of gem a What Top things to do How to get here Spring/summer Nearest town: Chichester By public transport: The nearest train station is A busy time for nature and a Chichester, 7 miles away. The 51 Link bus service great time for you to explore. stops outside the visitor centre. By car: From the A27 at Chichester take the 1 Hear your first cuckoo of spring and enjoy our B2145 south towards Selsey. Turn left approximately Pagham talented choir of warblers. 200 yards beyond Sidlesham into the visitor centre 2 Watch as rare little terns return to their beachfront car park. There is a small car park at Church Norton, nests with beaks full of sandeels. PO20 9DT. Harbour By bike: The visitor centre is the end of the Sustrans nature reserve 3 Search for new arrivals feeding in the pools or route 88 cycle path from Chichester. hopping round the bushes at this migration hotspot. RSPB Pagham Harbour 4 Meet fascinating creatures at a “wild families” event, then enjoy delicious, locally-sourced ice visitor centre cream. Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex, PO20 7NE Tel: 01243 641508 E-mail: [email protected] 5 Listen for the clash of dragonfly wings and admire beautiful butterflies. Opening times The visitor centre is open 10am–4pm daily, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The nature reserve’s Autumn/winter public footpaths and trails enjoy year-round open Five things not to miss access. Entrance to the visitor centre and car parks during the chillier months. are free (donations are gratefully received). rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour 1 Listen to honks, quacks, whistles and The RSPB is the UK’s largest nature conservation squeals as thousands of ducks and geese charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home. make their winter home here. Helping to give nature a home: 2 Enjoy watching flocks of birds against spectacular sunsets before retreating to the visitor centre for a hot chocolate. Unspoiled coastal wilderness 3 Go on a scavenger hunt during a bracing family walk along the beach. with wonderful wildlife 4 Spot the speedy peregrines or graceful short- A haven for Discover Let the birds eared owls as they search for their supper. wildlife and ever- come to you people all changing on the rising 5 Brave the wind and hold onto your hats, as The RSPB is a registered charity in England & Wales 207076, year round. nature at this tide. you search the waves for divers and grebes. in Scotland SC037654. Images: little egret by Richard Brooks, comma butterfly by Richard Revels, rich reserve. ruddy darter by Guy Rogers (all rspb-images.com) PAG-0636-18-19 135 Pagham Harbour Finding your way around Begin your adventure at our visitor centre where we can Discovery trail Church Norton North Wall trail tell you about the exciting Starting from the Visitor Centre, Starting out from the Salthouse, wildlife you could find and which allow an hour to explore this 1¾ trail our suggested walk covers 1,000 areas to avoid at high tide. miles interpreted circular loop. Allow an hour or so to explore metres one way, or it is 2 miles if Pagham Harbour is criss-crossed Discover the fascinating cultural this area. From Church Norton car you continue on to our visitor with public and permissive footpaths, and natural history of the reserve. park it’s 250 metres to the hide or centre along the public footpaths. 560 metres to the beach. taking in diverse wildlife, historical Take a peek over Sussex Wildlife This is a great trail for keen birders, features and magnificent harbour Trust’s Ferry Pool and see how many Perch on a bench to look across to overlooking the Breach Pool which views. We’ve suggested three of ducks and wading birds you can spot. Tern Island or head for Church Norton can be busy with waders and then our favourite walks, which take Wander along the historic tramway hide – it’s a hotspot for migrant and wandering past reedbeds noisy with in the reserve’s highlights. All of towards Sidlesham Quay to enjoy rare birds in spring and autumn. Stroll reed, sedge and Cetti’s warblers. our recommended walks can be panoramic views whilst looking for towards the beach and enjoy a bracing It’s a lovely spot for a peaceful stroll extended by following the footpaths elegant little egrets. Meander back walk along the shingle and the chance too with magnificent views and and connecting with paths to and through hedgerow-lined fields rich to see some seabirds. You can reach beautiful sunsets. from the visitor centre. with bird song in springtime and busy the visitor centre by following the In winter the incoming tide encourages with buzzing insects in summer. footpath along the west side of the vast flocks of brent geese and other There is an option to take a shorter harbour (1¾ miles one-way). wildfowl to fly overhead and gather loop (¾ mile) which is suitable for This footpath is not suitable for noisily in the fields behind. wheelchairs. wheelchair users. Key Sea Pasture Shingle Reedbed Intertidal mudflats Woodland Saline lagoons Intertidal saltmarsh Wild bird seed crop Visitor centre Hide Map © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. RSPB licence 100021787. Viewpoint R o Enjoy great views o across the harbour Car park kery Owl Lane and magical sunsets. Copse Discovery zone Ke ynor Breach Lane Pool Hazard warning Halsey’s Farm North Wall C Paths inaccessible at high tide hurch Salthouse Lane Pagham Public footpaths White’s Church M Creek Slipe d i Permissive footpaths a l l o L Field R a n y e Bill Way Cycle Route 88 e Sidlesham s l e Quay S Pagham Discovery trail 5 Lagoon 4 1 Yeomans 2 Church Norton trail B Field North Wall trail No access due to dangerous tidal currents Footpath to RSPB Medmerry Ferry and soft mud.