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Watch waders from the hides at Rye Harbour's shingle nature reserve
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
A free coastal reserve near Rye with miles of flat paths across shingle, saltmarsh and gravel pits, five birdwatching hides and a Discovery Centre cafe; winter brings big flocks of waders and ducks.
- Where
- Rye Harbour, East Sussex (day trip, ~65 miles) TN31 7TX
- Format
- Drop-in
- Cost
- Free
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