NB road closure information:
9pm Friday 11 to  6am Monday 14 April - A3 full weekend closure
The A3 will be closed in both directions between Junction 10 and Painshill Roundabout/A245.  For further information on diversions go to:
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-east/m25-junction-10/

OS: TR 014647
Post Code: ME13 0QA

Duration:  All day walk, bring lunch

 Leader:  Tony Cummins

Directions:  Take the M2 to junction 6, then A251 to Faversham, where it meets the A2(T), then turn left. After 1 mile turn right at roundabout just past Ospringe onto the B2045 to Oare Village. Turn left at the T junction in front of the boat yard, then right into a narrow road just behind the Village pub (Three Mariners), and proceed to the Reserve car park at the end (signposted Harty Ferry).  Car parking fee of £3.50 at weekends, can be paid in advance via RingGo.  Please note-the postcode above takes you to the Three Mariners pub.

Habitat:  Grazing marsh with freshwater dykes, open water scrapes, reedbeds, saltmarsh and seawall.

Attractions:  The Reserve has pathways around the edge of the marshes and the Swale banks, including some hides. Winter can be good for waders and occasional raptors. Spring and autumn are good for migrating waders and passerines. Breeding birds in the reed beds include reed and sedge warblers and bearded tits.

Amenities: There are no facilities at the Reserve, but at weekends between April and November the toilets at the nearby Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park may be available. Toilets also available at the superstore.

 Information:  https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/oare-marshes