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What a gem of a reserve... Take part with us with differing habitats Events it’s a wildlife enthusiast’s Discover more about the incredible wildlife and fascinating history of Pagham Harbour by joining dream. one of our events. Gerry, Family activities Follow seasonal trails, enjoy activities throughout the year and take part in special “wild families” events, from pond dipping to nature-inspired arts and crafts. Get involved Welcome Help give nature a home at Pagham Harbour by joining our enthusiastic team of volunteers One of the few remaining – please get in touch to find out more. undeveloped stretches on the For dates, prices and full details Sussex coast, Pagham Harbour is a about all our events, ask a member great place to get away from it all. of the reserve team or visit You can enjoy a wealth of wildlife, rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour beautiful landscapes and a rich cultural heritage as you wander around the harbour’s edge. In this area… Other local attractions: The sheltered harbour at the heart of the reserve RSPB Medmerry. Start at RSPB Pagham fills and empties with the tide and changes Harbour Visitor Centre, PO20 7NE with each season. Marvel at the whirling flocks rspb.org.uk/medmerry of waders and the sounds of the brent geese One of the RSPB’s newest reserves, a great honking overhead in winter. In spring, search for place for walking, cycling and wildlife watching. new arrivals stopping off to rest and re-fuel, and listen as the reedbeds and hedgerows come alive Chichester Cathedral peregrines, with bird song. Look for greedy terns catching Chichester, PO19 1RX (7 miles) fish for their hungry chicks in summer. Marvel at urban wildlife as rare peregrines raise their young on the cathedral spire. Families can follow easy interactive trails, choose a longer adventure to the beach or encounter RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, mini-beasts through special events. Pop into the Pulborough, , RH20 2EL visitor centre for a warm welcome, the latest Tel. 01798 875851 (23 miles) wildlife sightings and a cup of tea. rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks This attractive inland reserve features a fantastic shop, café and wonderful wildlife all year round. 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

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B Field North Wall trail No access due to dangerous tidal currents Footpath to RSPB Medmerry Ferry and soft mud. Please do Channel not attempt to cross Medmerry Cycle Link West Side the harbour entrance. Ferry • For more information Pool Listen for noisy New warblers in the Island Pagham about the accessibility of Long Spit Pool reedbeds alongside RSPB Pagham Harbour, please the Long Pool. Tern visit rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour This pool is Island busy with bird 13th century • Land ownership within Pagham Harbour life especially St. Wilfrid’s Chapel Church is complex, with the RSPB managing large at high tides. is well worth a visit. Glebe Meadow Norton Spit parts of the nature reserve. Please keep to the public and permissive footpaths whilst Church Norton The best spot to take a exploring, take all litter home with you and seat and admire wading N be considerate of other footpath users, birds and little terns. landowners and local residents. • Dogs are welcome on the public and W E permissive paths. They should be kept The Severals under close control to avoid disturbing or 0.31 m 0.62 m worrying wildlife and other users. There 0 km 0.5 km 1 km S are limited “exercise areas” around the harbour – signage is in place at these In winter, this is a great place to sea-watch,to locations. Several bins are provided for look for divers, grebes the disposal of dog waste. and sea-ducks.