Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Location: TQ 941 189. Signposted off the Winchelsea to Rye road 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south east of Rye.

Facilities: Car park. Toilets (80m) with adapted facilities for disabled visitors. Four hides, two of which are accessible. The William the Conqueror pub (150m) has access for wheelchairs and toilet facilities.

Contact: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, 2 Watch Cottages Nook Beach Winchelsea, East Sussex.TN36 4LU. Tel: 01797 223862 email: yates@clara.net web page: www.naturereserve.ryeharbour.org/

Opening Hours & Admission:Admission Free: Visitor centre opened by volunteers 10 am - 5 pm (10 am - 4 pm October to March). Reserve open at all times.

Description: From the car park a private tarmac road leads to: Information Centre 450m, then first hide another 250m, second hide another 1500m. The second hide also has induction loop system fitted. These 2 hides give excellent close views of breeding seabirds, ducks and waders and much, much more. There is also circular route of another part of the reserve that is possible to take some wheelchairs ie it is not a hard surface. Rye - Camber Castle - Castle Water - Rye

Access: There is no dedicated Car Park and parking in the road can be difficult. One suggestion is to drop off any passengers at the start of the footpath where there is more room. See the website for improved access instructions and new or pending improvements !

Other developments: Plans in progress to improve road surface, have tactile signs, audio guide, convert other 2 hides for wheelchair access.

More information on website or send for free booklet with an A5 sae to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, East Sussex.TN36 4LU.

If you want to make further comments or need any other information, please contact us by email: dba.access@virgin.net